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Torres named Lumen Christi Award finalist

Jaime Torres, associate Hispanic ministry director for the Diocese of Little Rock, was named one of 12 finalists for the 35th Annual Lumen Christi (“Light of Christ”) Award. As a finalist, Torres will be given a $5,000 grant for his ministry.

St. Joseph School in Pine Bluff to remain open

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced May 10 during St. Joseph School's high school graduation that he will give a "year of grace" to the school to remain open for the 2012-13 school year.

State's last black Catholic school to close

St. Peter School in Pine Bluff will close its doors May 25 after 123 years of educating students in the community.

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