The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
Arkansas Catholic received two national awards from the Catholic Media Association June 10 during a virtual awards program. Editor Malea Hargett earned honorable mention for best editorial on a local issue for her editorial titled “Hate crimes law... More 
Early on Sunday mornings as a teenager in Philadelphia, James Fanrak and a few other knights of the altar -- now called altar servers -- would wait on the corner for Father Buckley to pick them up to serve at two Masses, one at Sacred Heart Home for the... More
Just three days before her June 12 wedding, Ruby Varela flashed a wide smile, saying that out of all the day's anticipated festivities, she was most looking forward to walking down the aisle.
“Nobody knows I'm going to really walk... More
The Diocese of Little Rock’s youth ministry program restarted June 6 with an outdoor youth rally, Glory on the Grounds, at St. John Center in Little Rock. All diocesan statewide youth events, including the state convention and Search retreats, have... More
Here are some of the stories you missed if you didn't read Arkansas Catholic's June 12 issue. Some of the stories and columns in Arkansas Catholic appear only in the print and free digital editions. To read what you're missing, subscribe today.
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During Arkansas’ summer, Catholics brace themselves for 100-plus-degree days, giant mosquitoes and for some, saying goodbye to their favorite pastor or associate pastor.
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor typically announces priest assignment changes... More
FORT SMITH -- Father John Antony spent his 25th year as a priest dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and learning new ways to minister to his parishes.
“In the last 25 years, I learned that priests can only offer the people two things: the sacraments... More
Arkansas Catholic seeks a full-time business manager to handle business operations, including advertising, circulation, bookkeeping and other office duties. Qualified applicants must be practicing Catholics and have at least three years of experience... More
Arkansas Catholic seeks a part-time digital media specialist responsible for producing, coordinating and updating content for the Arkansas Catholic website, newsletter and social media accounts. Applicants must be practicing Catholics and have at least... More
Why You Want to Know Mary Charlton: Since moving to Fort Smith and joining Christ the King Parish 31 years ago, Charlton has served as a sacristan, lector, eucharistic minister and parish council member. She designs, delivers and sets up the floral arrangements... More
