Convalidation classes are offered for couple who are married civilly (outside the Catholic Church) and wish to have a sacramental marriage within the Church. With the approval of your pastor, please register for a Convalidation Class at least one week prior to the event. Our next will be offered online on February 25, 2023. Please register at REGISTER or call the Family Life Office at (501)664-0340 for additional information.
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Lawmakers discussed several bills addressing wildlife management policies and rural water infrastructure during an April hearing led by Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman. Proposed measures included changes regarding polar bear trophy imports, invasive species control programs, cormorant population oversight frameworks, and feasibility studies for new regional water systems.
The U.S. House approved legislation aimed at simplifying permits for geothermal projects on non-federal land. Supporters say it could lower costs and strengthen U.S. energy independence.
A House subcommittee reviewed how the federal permitting process affects natural resource development in Indian Country during an oversight hearing held Apr. 22. Leaders discussed ongoing challenges faced by tribes seeking economic growth through resource management.
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