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Recent Articles from Arkansas Catholic

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 

Winning directory photo honors Our Lady of Guadalupe

By Emily Burgin Roberts, Published: April 19, 2024      

A colorful relief sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe in an arched niche at St. Stephen Church in Bentonville was captured in a winning photo by C. Jacob Greeling of Bella Vista. Arkansas Catholic's annual photo contest selects an image for the cover... More 

Marriage Preparation Calendar

By Arkansas Catholic Staff, Published: April 18, 2024   

2024 April 27: Pre-Cana/Convalidation Day (Spanish) May 18: Virtual Pre-Cana Day June 22: Virtual Pre-Cana Day July 21-27: National Family Planning Awareness Week Aug. 24: Virtual Pre-Cana Day Sept. 21: Virtual Convalidation Day Oct.... More