Renovations of Byrne Hall begin Sept. 14

Renovations of Byrne Hall on the St. John Catholic Center campus in Little Rock will begin Sept. 14, thanks largely to support from CASA donors. The renovation will provide more meeting, office and storage space on campus. The building will include a warming kitchen for preparing and serving food. While renovations are ongoing, the Harrison Street entrance to the campus will be closed. During the yearlong construction, everyone will enter through the main gate on N. Tyler Street. As Bishop Anthony B. Taylor noted in his recorded CASA homily delivered Feb. 7-8, More

Bishop issues clergy change Sept. 2

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor announced the following pastoral appointment, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, for the Diocese of Little Rock. Effective Sept. 2, 2026: Rev. John Paul Hartnedy, relieved of his responsibilities as associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Smith and Our Lady of the Ozarks Shrine in Winslow, to begin an indefinite leave of absence. Father Hartnedy no longer has faculties to conduct priestly ministry. More

Enroll now to be a certified catechist

Catechist certification is a process for catechists in parishes and schools that ensures that those who teach the Catholic faith have the necessary understanding and knowledge to share the faith with those they teach. In 2023, the Faith Formation Office created a program for adults to become certified online. The 20-lesson program offers video instruction presented by clergy, religious and laity from the Diocese of Little Rock. Complete with a study group and renew annually through learn.dolr.org. The lessons can be completed at any pace or sequence More