Five to be ordained deacons in May

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain five seminarians to the transitional diaconate in May, which is a major step toward priestly ordination. They are Quinton Thomas, Duwan Booker, Joseph Minh Phong Nguyen, Tuan Do and Christopher Elser. These men attend St. Meinrad Seminary, in St. Meinrad, Indiana, in preparation for priestly ordination for the Diocese of Little Rock in 2025. All are invited to attend these events. The diaconate ordination Mass for Quinton Thomas will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Jonesboro. A reception More

Seminarians take steps to priesthood

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor is installing six Diocese of Little Rock seminarians as candidates, lectors and acolytes as part of their journey toward priesthood during special Masses in May at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock. All are invited to attend. The bishop will celebrate the Admission to Candidacy Mass Sunday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. for seminarians Pedro Alvarez, Andrew Schaefer and Steven Wilson. A reception will follow in McDonald Hall. The admission to candidacy will be conferred on those who have demonstrated the necessary qualifications for More

May crowning honors Mary's royal office

In popular Catholic tradition, Mary's coronation in heaven is often reenacted during the month of Mary in May crownings. Typically children, often those who recently received their first holy Communion, carry roses and place them at the feet of a statue of Mary while placing a crown of roses on top of Mary's head. There are also numerous songs, poetry, artworks and prayers depicting Mary's queenship. Many Catholic parishes and schools in Arkansas observe this tradition in the first week of May. Contact a school or parish directly to see if this event is being held in your area. More