The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
Want to discover your Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors? Many people believe that researching Irish ancestors is impossible because of the destruction of the Public Record Office in 1922. While many records were destroyed, others survived and large collections... More 
Elizabeth G.Kaufman, 95, of Conway, died Feb. 17. She was born Dec. 17, 1924, to Clara Schmidt and Aloys Gottsponer.
Elizabeth attended nursing school at St. Vincent’s Infirmary in Little Rock. Elizabeth was a retired nurse, farm owner... More
William Circy Cummings, Jr., 90, of Jacksonville, died Feb. 15. He was born July 17, 1929, in Lone Grove, Oklahoma, to William Circy Cummings, Sr., and Ivila Morrison Tucker Cummings. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 55 years,... More
I was astonished at the cartoon in the Feb. 1 issue of Arkansas Catholic. Clearly someone in the Diocese of Little Rock disapproves of the British leaving the European Union. But is this appropriate matter for a diocesan newspaper? Many people... More
St. Joseph Center's Annual Fundraiser includes a delicious dinner on the beautiful grounds, craft beer, signature cocktail, farm tours, silent auction, and live music by Almost Infamous. Tickets available soon. Follow us on facebook at... More
Mary Frances Brackett, 99, a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Pocahontas, died Jan. 12. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie Orintas of Little Rock; her son, Burke Brackett of Rogers; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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A pre-Lenten retreat and praise and worship led by Randall Pierce and Mary Jane Sims will be held Feb. 23 followed by presentation by Debbie Eckert of St. Joseph Church in Conway. The event is sponsored by St, Mary's women's group,... More
I read a blog about the song "MARY DID YOU KNOW?" A beautiful song that was called horrific for it put Mary down, I guess. In a way it did, for Mary, when she said yes, did know this was the Son of God, her Savior, our Savior, the... More
"Laissez les bons temps rouler!" Holy Rosary School in Stuttgart is pleased to host its 2020 Mardi Gras Dance & Fundraiser February 15 in the parish center. There will be food, dancing, and a chance to win great prizes! For tickets,... More
Frank James Jamroz, 88, a member of St. Paul Church in Pocahontas, died Dec. 29. He is survived by three sons: Ronald Jamroz of Winona, Mo., Wayne Jamroz of Lowell, Ind. and Jeffrey Jamroz of San Diego, Calif.; three grandchildren, and a brother,... More
