BISHOP TAYLOR'S LETTERS REGARDING COVID-19

Please, read here the statement of the Bishop regarding the COVID19 Vaccinations

 Please find attached the letter of the bishop to the people of the Diocese of Little Rock in which he lifts the suspension of the Sunday Mass obligation, effective October 1, 2020.  ... READ MORE THE LETTER OF THE BISHOP BY CLICKING HERE

Mass Check-list amid COVID-19 restrictions

• Priest wears mask until just before Mass starts. Only he has mask off during Mass.

• Priests does not greet people before Mass.

• People sanitize hands upon entering Church.

• No one admitted above age 10 who does not have a mask on.

• No holy water in the holy water fonts.

• Ushers prop open the doors or hold them open so people do not touch them.

• Ushers direct people to seats, redirect people when 25% occupancy reached 6’ apart.

• Disinfectant wipes in pews, people wipe their ... READ MORE

Mass Check-list amid COVID-19 restrictions

• Priest wears mask until just before Mass starts. Only he has mask off during Mass.

• Priests does not greet people before Mass.

• People sanitize hands upon entering Church.

• No one admitted above age 10 who does not have a mask on.

• No holy water in the holy water fonts.

• Ushers prop open the doors or hold them open so people do not touch them.

• Ushers direct people to seats, redirect people when 25% occupancy reached 6’ apart.

• Disinfectant wipes in pews, people wipe their ... READ MORE

To the people of the Diocese of Little Rock 

Today Governor Hutchinson issued guidance regarding the resumption of public worship on a limited basis in Arkansas.  While this is welcome news, the Mass brings with it special challenges regarding the distribution of the Eucharist, which requires direct contact with the recipients.  In order to benefit from this partial reopening of public worship, I authorize the resumption of the public celebration of the Mass starting the weekend of May 16-17, or earlier if ... READ MORE