The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
Friends, family and parishioners of Father Peter Quang Le knew the obstacles he faced on his 27-year journey to the priesthood.
They celebrated with the associate pastor at Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Barling on his 25th anniversary as a priest... More 
In Arkansas, it is rare to find a community built around the Church, but that is one of the things that sets Little Italy in central Arkansas uniquely apart.
On Aug. 5-7, parishioners, descendants of Little Italy’s founding families and the community... More
Deacon John “Bo” McAllister, former chancellor for canonical affairs for the Diocese of Little Rock until his retirement in 2015, died unexpectedly at the VA Hospital in Little Rock Aug. 3. He was 75
McAllister, a graduate of Arkansas... More
Pope Francis plans to make his long-awaited visit to Ukraine before his trip to Kazakhstan in September, said Andrii Yurash, Ukraine's ambassador to the Holy See.
In a series of tweets posted Aug. 6 after meeting with the pope, Yurash said the... More
Saying "superficial" marriage preparation programs leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to cope with the struggles that arise in every marriage, Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong "marriage... More
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In his first public comments since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision that legalized abortion, Justice Samuel Alito said writing the ruling was an "honor."
Delivering a July 21 keynote address at a gala dinner... More
As early as primary school, Polycarp Ssebbowa knew he wanted to become a priest. He mentioned that inkling to his pastor, who became his mentor. He fulfilled his wish on Aug. 15, 1997, when he was ordained a priest in his native Uganda.
Next month,... More
“Disbelief.” That’s how Shelley Lewis, executive director of the Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center in Little Rock, described learning the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.
“It... More
With a series of “I dos,” Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier was married to the Diocese of St. Augustine during his episcopal ordination July 22 at St. Joseph Church in Jacksonville.
His parents, Deacon Tom and Sharon Pohlmeier of St. Joseph Church... More
More than 80 pilgrims from Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee and New Mexico traveled to Europe in June and July to participate in Arkansas Catholic’s pilgrimage to see the world-famous Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. Leading the first tour June... More
