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Recent Articles from Arkansas Catholic

How to help troubled sibling with prayer and guidance

Published: March 28, 2024   

Dear Dave,  I’m worried about my younger brother, and I need some advice. He’s divorced and has a son, and lately, it seems like he only wants to be a dad when it’s convenient. On top of this, he’s very irresponsible with... More 

Why am I becoming Catholic? RCIA students share journey

By Arkansas Catholic Staff, Published: March 28, 2024      

This year, 685 people are entering the Catholic Church in Arkansas. Several of these candidates and elect shared with Arkansas Catholic why they’re joining the Church. There were so many responses that we couldn’t fit them all in our printed... More 

685 Arkansans prepare to join Catholic Church at Easter

By Arkansas Catholic Staff, Published: March 28, 2024   

During the Easter Vigil Mass, 685 people will enter the Church through baptism or by making a profession of faith. The elect, formerly known as catechumen, have not been baptized. They will receive baptism, confirmation and first Communion. Candidates... More 

Parochial schools can nudge some students to convert

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: March 28, 2024      

Sometimes, when Protestant students attend parochial school, they feel the Holy Spirit lead them to enter the Catholic Church. With more than 650 Arkansans preparing to enter the Church this Easter season, three students shared their faith journeys as... More 

Total solar eclipse: Get thee to the path of totality

By Deacon Jason Pohlmeier, Published: March 27, 2024   

I once heard a priest talk about “the shock of non-being.” At certain moments in life, we realize we are part of something so much bigger than ourselves, so far beyond our comprehension, that we are struck with the frightening reality that... More 

Catholic communities preparing for total solar eclipse

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: March 27, 2024   

Catholic schools, churches and organizations say the total solar eclipse sweeping across Arkansas April 8 is generating a lot of excitement. With the peak zone being a diagonal swath across the state, it will be very busy with tourism and special activities.  The... More 

Things I learned before and after viewing 2017 eclipse

By Deacon Jason Pohlmeier, Published: March 27, 2024   

Follow these tips to have a safe and enjoyable total solar eclipse. I have gathered these tips before and after seeing the total solar eclipse in Missouri Aug. 21, 2017. Travel to the path of totality: The difference between a total eclipse and... More 

Pope: Wars should be resolved through nonviolence

By Bishop Anthony B. Taylor, Published: March 26, 2024   

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued this statement March 25 regarding Pope Francis’ “white flag” comments March 9.   Not a few people were perplexed by Pope Francis’ comment in an interview with Swiss broadcaster RSI, taken... More 

Coordinators want new pilgrimage culture for Americans

By Maria Wiering, Published: March 26, 2024   

In March 2017, Will Peterson and his friend David Cable stepped out Peterson's front door in Lexington, Ky., to begin a pilgrimage. Their destination was the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemani, some 70 miles away. The journey is 75 minutes by car along... More 

Bishop Taylor announces new pastoral appointments

By Arkansas Catholic Staff, Published: March 25, 2024   

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments.   Effective April 8 Rev. Martin Dara, a priest of the Diocese of Nellore, appointed associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. Rev. Kiran... More