The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
JONESBORO — As a child in the Philippines, Dixie Caballero grew up participating in the Sinulog, a ritual prayer-dance honoring Señor Santo Niño or the Child Jesus. It is a tradition she is now passing on to her 6-year-old daughter... More 
A roar went up on the state Capitol grounds and echoed off of surrounding buildings Jan. 23, when Gianna Jessen, featured speaker for the 45th Annual March for Life, led the crowd in a shout of victory.
“We won! We won in his name! The people... More
Annalise Stacey chuckles knowingly when asked about how far the Ozark Catholic Academy dance program has come in just three years, years coinciding with the junior’s time at the school. From pandemic restrictions in her freshman year to lack of... More
National Football League fandom is a many-splendored thing. Unlike college football, which tends to galvanize the majority of fans in a given geographic area, NFL teams tend to cultivate a more national following. Thus in Arkansas, while Dallas and New... More
With the hook of his crosier, Bishop Francis Malone reached into his former parish in Arkansas and snagged one of his prized sheep when he hired Karla Alvarez as the director of multicultural ministry for the Diocese of Shreveport.
“Laurie Nick,... More
The sanctuary of the Cathedral of St. Andrew was filled with peace and promise Saturday, Jan. 14 during the 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Mass sponsored by the Diocesan Council for Black Catholics.
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor concelebrated... More
For 20 years, Mark Bausom has been the man behind the menu for about 40 Search weekends, the diocesan youth retreat that has helped teenagers grow in their relationships with Christ.
Just like Jesus’ example of feeding the multitudes and... More
Respect Life events in the Diocese of Little Rock and across the country will take on a different meaning this year. Participants will mournfully remember the millions of babies lost to abortion on this 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's... More
He had starts and stops on his journey to religious life, but Brother Gabriel Jannise, OSB, said he has finally found peace after making his solemn profession as a Benedictine monk Jan. 4 at Subiaco Abbey.
Born Samuel Jannise to Deacon John and Dorothy... More
With Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s death on New Year’s Eve, many around the world questioned how he will be remembered — as a preeminent theologian; as a major influence on the Vatican for a half century; for his efforts to reach... More
