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New Catholics 2008

Published: March 22, 2008

Click on a headline below to read selected stories from the special 2008 New Catholics section which appeared in the March 22, 2008, issue of Arkansas Catholic.

New faith pulls Hot Springs family together
The Morrison and Morgan families took a long journey over multiple obstacles to find the Catholic faith. But now they've overcome and their recent double wedding prepared them to enter the Church at Easter.

Making peace with God: Little Rock candidate to join father's church
Kimberly Simmons of Little Rock, was raised in two traditions: her mother was Baptist and her father was Catholic. She grew up attending both churches -- but mostly her mother's. However, at 16, things changed with the death of her mother ...

Couple's search for true church leads them to Catholicism
"I thought, 'I am actually Catholic, but maybe I can be Catholic in my heart and not actually join the Catholic Church.'"

Springdale parish has two RCIA programs to serve needs
St. Raphael Church may be the largest parish in the state, but that didn't deter Theresa Ponder when she decided to join the Church ...

Why I am becoming Catholic

For the complete contents of Arkansas Catholic's March 22 issue, including a complete list of new Catholics joining the Church, see the print or complete online edition. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an issue!