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Recent Articles from Arkansas Catholic

Don’t let misconceptions cause faith to waver

By Abby Liebhaber, Published: April 26, 2024   

Throughout my life — 17 years —  I have quickly picked up on the fact that there are few forms of entertainment in a small town.  The options become even slimmer when you are referring to a small southern town in Arkansas. However,... More 

Seniors, whatever storms may come, Jesus will be there

By Theresa Hall, Published: April 26, 2024   

This is the time of year that I start thinking about all the seniors who will soon be graduating from high school.  For the last 17 or 18 years of their lives, they have counted on their parents or guardians to hold their hands as they began pre-k.... More 

Financial disagreements: To be unclear is to be unkind

Published: April 25, 2024   

Dear Dave,  I have a roommate, and we’ve shared the same two-bedroom apartment for about three years. During that time, we’ve always had an agreement that we would split the bills 50-50. But for the last several months, he’s been... More 

Studio 3:16 offers new approach to teaching religion

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: April 25, 2024   

Five Arkansas schools are testing out a new religion curriculum that is reimaging the way students learn about their faith.  Cross Boss Media, a Catholic media company that provides faith formation through entertainment, has created a curriculum... More 

After three decades, NLR principal plans to retire

By Katie Zakrzewski, Published: April 25, 2024   

Denise Troutman has seen a lot in 30 years as principal of North Little Rock Catholic Academy.  She’s seen the growth of her school community, the merger of two North Little Rock Catholic schools and renovations and construction. She has... More 

CHS athlete overcomes odds to reach collegiate goal

By Dwain Hebda, Published: April 24, 2024   

According to the NCAA, there is about a 7 percent chance that any given high school football player goes on to compete at the collegiate level.  Of the roughly 1 million football athletes in the U.S., the vast majority will see their organized... More 

John Calipari: UA basketball coach and devout Catholic

By Malea Hargett, Published: April 24, 2024   

With the hiring of John Calipari as head basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, the Catholic Church has a higher profile in Arkansas. Calipari, who formerly led the Kentucky Wildcats for 15 seasons, is taking over for Eric Musselman, who now... More 

'Cabrini' film tells story of saint with great faith

By Lauretta Brown, Published: April 23, 2024   

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini faced life-threatening health struggles and a crippling fear of water due to a near-drowning experience.  And yet, she founded an order of missionary sisters tending to the poor and orphaned in dangerous parts of New... More 

Bishop Taylor announces more pastoral appointments

By Arkansas Catholic Staff, Published: April 22, 2024   

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointments: Effective May 1 Rev. Mauricio Carrasco, appointed director of spiritual formation for the House of Formation in Little Rock (not prefect, as previously announced. Rev.... More 

Most U.S. Catholics approve of Pope Francis, Pew says

By Gina Christian, Published: April 22, 2024   

A new report shows most U.S. Catholics approve of Pope Francis, but his ratings have slipped in the past few years, marked by political divides. The findings were released by the Pew Research Center April 12 from a study that surveyed close to 12,700... More