In the Arkansas Catholic this past week, Bishop Taylor spoke of his priorities for the Diocese of Little Rock for the next 18 months. These included the implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal, the implementation of the Diocesan requirement of training engaged couples, Natural Family Planning, and renewed efforts to welcome various newcomers to our state. These newcomers, he said, include immigrants, new Catholics, retirees and other Catholics who have relocated to our state, as well as fallen-away Catholics.
While I look forward to the efforts we will put forth to prepare us for the new English translation of the Roman Missal, I believe that there are many opportunities in Hot Springs Village to reach out to fallen-away Catholics. I hope and pray that you will assist me in an outreach to these individuals in the hope of bringing them back to the full life of the Church. The blessings of such efforts can be many.
While I look forward to the efforts we will put forth to prepare us for the new English translation of the Roman Missal, I believe that there are many opportunities in Hot Springs Village to reach out to fallen-away Catholics. I hope and pray that you will assist me in an outreach to these individuals in the hope of bringing them back to the full life of the Church. The blessings of such efforts can be many.