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Subiaco Academy held its graduation May 16 at Subiaco Abbey. Victor Mendoza, Class of 2006 and managing partner of Legado Capital Advisors, served as guest speaker.

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The commencement ceremony for Ozark Catholic Academy was held May 16 at St. Joseph Church in Tontitown, featuring State Sen. Clint Penzo as the graduation speaker, Karianne O'Shaughnessy as valedictorian, and Clare Pohlmeier as salutatorian.

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Addie Hilliard, 18, a senior at Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock, has achieved AP Scholar with Distinction, maintaining fifth in her class with 14 AP and eight honors courses.

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Mount St. Mary Academy hosted its graduation May 19 at Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock.

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Sacred Heart High School held its graduation May 17 at Sacred Heart Church in Morrilton.

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Thirty-two students graduated from St. Joseph High School during a ceremony May 10 at St. Joseph Church.

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Catholic High School in Little Rock held its graduation May 15, with seniors Scott Davis, William Garmon, and Cash Pierce serving as speakers.

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Autumn Skinner, a recent graduate of St. Joseph School in Conway, strengthened her faith through school and Catholic youth ministry following her mother Valarie Skinner’s death on Jan. 4, 2023.

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Joshua Osborne, 25, was ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor May 23 at St. Joseph Church in Conway.

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The Christ the King School Chess Club in Fort Smith, coached by Father Brian Cundall, secured second place at the 13th Annual Evans' Youth Chess Championship, held May 14 at the Evans Boys and Girls Club of Fort Smith, where 170 students from 14 schools competed.

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St. Joseph Church in Conway hosted a St. Paul Street Evangelization booth May 1-3 at Toad Suck Daze, the city’s annual festival attracting over 100,000 attendees.

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Tim Ezzi, a 1972 graduate, and his son Todd Ezzi, a 1998 graduate, have both served Catholic High School in Arkansas as teachers, coaches, and athletic directors.

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St. John Newman University Parish hosted a Eucharistic procession at Arkansas State, drawing 25 students, faculty, and parishioners. The event aimed to bring Christ to the campus and offer students an opportunity to learn about Catholicism.

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Angie and Dwayne Capps, parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Pocahontas and St. John the Baptist Church in Engelberg, received the Bishop's Service Award for 17 years of volunteering in Catholic youth ministry, assisting with lesson plans, meals and diocesan events.

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The Sons of St. Patrick, a newly formed group at Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith, meets weekly for Bible study and faith formation.

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Join Arkansas Catholic September 27-October 8, 2027, on a pilgrimage to Greece and Ephesus, exploring key New Testament sites. An informational meeting is scheduled for this Sunday, May 31 at St. Edward Church in Texarkana. RSVP to the meeting at https://t.co/MAtRaw9ALm

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In this "From the Bishop" column, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor explains that Jesus the Good Shepherd calls his followers to discipleship. Those who recognize his voice and follow him find a home of love and protection.

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Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following appointments.

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St. Joseph High School in Conway held its senior awards program May 6, recognizing college scholarships, academic honors and athletic achievements.

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Eleven students from Mount St. Mary Academy in Little Rock have been selected for three prominent Arkansas summer programs for high school students.