Arkansas Catholic

Preparing artifacts for preservation

Preservation resources on the Web

Sometimes it's negligent to not take risks

Immigration office gets $450,000

A renewed federal grant for $450,000 will allow the Catholic Charities Immigration Services offices in Springdale and Little Rock to continue helping immigrant survivors of domestic abuse.

CCHD cut off funds before voter issues arose

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development cut off funding earlier this year to the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, known as ACORN, for reasons unrelated to the organization's current troubles over voter registration. No funds from the 2007 CCHD collection went to ACORN, and none will be sent from the 2008 collection.

Conservator offers tips on time capsules, preserving paper

The church and school of St. John the Baptist in Hot Springs recently completed the celebration its centennial year. One of the activities was the opening of a time capsule that was put in the church's cornerstone when the present building was completed in 1910.

Katrina survivor hopes to help with New Orleans' recovery

Marvalyn Stevens, or "Marlo," as friends call her, has spent much of her life caring for people, particularly the sick.

Also in Arkansas Catholic's Nov. 22 issue

The following are among stories and columns that appeared only in the print and complete online editions of Arkansas Catholic.

Serving immigrants is a moral issue

Bishop Taylor hopes immigration letter will inform Arkansans

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor held a press conference to introduce his first pastoral letter, "I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me: A Pastoral Letter on the Human Rights of Immigrants," Thursday, Nov. 6. In a prepared statement, he said, "This is an issue that's very close to my heart. It's also an issue that's very important to Catholics in Arkansas."

First St. Joseph Helpers banquet raises $65,000 for ministry

St. Joseph Helpers, a crisis pregnancy center in Little Rock, unveiled its new fundraising and ministry goals during a banquet Oct. 28 at the Embassy Suites.

New, Hispanic Knights of Columbus council making history

St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers became the first Catholic church in Arkansas to have a Spanish-speaking charter for the Knights of Columbus.

Also in Arkansas Catholic's Nov. 15 issue

The following are among stories and columns that appeared only in the print and complete online editions of Arkansas Catholic.

After death? Heaven, hell or purgatory

Organizer inspired by 'spirit of cooperation' at Sharefest Nov. 1

Catholics from 17 parishes and organizations in Pulaski County, Benton and Conway got together Nov. 1 at St. Joseph Home in North Little Rock to spruce up the 98-year-old building and grounds. They were joined by local non-Catholics who also care about the historic campus.