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Recent Articles from Arkansas Catholic

Providence Park makes village for Little Rock homeless

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: June 14, 2024      

Every morning as Errin Stanger unlocked the front doors of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in downtown North Little Rock, she found herself talking with the homeless people who gathered under the building’s awning for shelter.  Stanger,... More 

Don't go into debt to pay for parents' anniversary party

Published: June 13, 2024   

Dear Dave, I’m trying hard to get control of my money and get out of debt, but I had a situation come up the other day, and I really don’t know what to do. I’m one of four brothers, and our parents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary... More 

New diocesan development director followed God’s call

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: June 13, 2024   

Kelly Wewers has excelled in her career by following two things — the numbers and God’s will.  The daughter of a banker, Wewers knew since she was a teenager that she was destined for a career in finance.  “From the time... More 

Catholic photographer makes pilgrimage to Little Rock

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: June 12, 2024      

Andrew Masi had never been to Arkansas before June 9. With his visit, Masi is one step closer to reaching his goal of photographing every Catholic cathedral and basilica in the United States.  Masi has been to 36 states on a mission to photograph... More 

Get youth involved in Church life, faith

By Matthew Lamb, Published: June 11, 2024   

I have often heard about the lack of youth involvement in the Church. I see the truth in this statement. Most people my age are more consistent in social media posts than in prayer. This apathy of the younger generation is quite apparent.  However,... More 

Jesus owner but delegated responsibility to us

By Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, Published: June 11, 2024   

My grandfather founded a small meat packing business in Fort Worth (Taylor Dressed Beef) and worked at it very hard for many years.  He had to make many sacrifices in order to succeed, worked long hours, going in to work very early every morning,... More 

Acutis' canonization news has devotees 'over the moon'

By Gina Christian, Published: June 10, 2024   

News that an Italian teen could soon be canonized — the first from the "millennial" generation — has enthralled his devotees in the U.S. On May 23, Pope Francis formally recognized a second miracle attributed to the intercession... More 

'Amazing' encounters reported on Eucharistic pilgrimage

By Maria Wiering, Published: June 10, 2024   

As a Eucharistic procession made its way May 28 through Victoria, Texas, a 20-something man sitting on the side of a street caught Charlie McCullough's attention.  McCullough stopped to talk with him, explaining what was going on: The procession... More 

Tornadoes impact parish communities in NWA

By Alesia Schaefer, Published: June 7, 2024   

ROGERS — Seven tornadoes developed in northwest Arkansas early May 26 with the widest in Arkansas history being recorded in Decatur measuring at 1.8 miles wide. Decatur’s tornado was also the worst with an EF-3 strength of 145-155 mile per... More 

Marian grotto in Fort Smith rebuilt after car crash

By Maryanne Meyerriecks, Published: June 6, 2024   

FORT SMITH — St. Boniface Church celebrated Mother’s Day May 12 by dedicating a rebuilt grotto for the Blessed Mother. The original grotto had been leveled in a car accident 10 months earlier.  “Last July 27, right before the... More