Official Website of the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Calendar of Events
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| April 14 - July 14 |
U.S. Citizenship Classes Presented by Catholic Charities of Arkansas in Little Rock St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 1 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (Spanish) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| July 3 |
Independence Day (observed) Nationwide - Diocesan offices closed |
| July 4 |
We Hold These Truths: Semiquincentennial of the United States Nationwide |
| July 6 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 11 - July 12 |
Peter's Pence Collection All Parishes |
| July 13 - July 17 |
2026 Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) (REGISTRATION CLOSED) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 15 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (English) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| July 19 |
Sister Mary Francis Amanfo, DDL, 50th Jubilee Mass in Little Rock Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church - Little Rock |
| July 19 - July 25 |
2026 Natural Family Planning Awareness Week Nationwide |
| July 24 - July 26 |
2026 Diocese of Little Rock Deacon Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 24 - July 26 |
2026 Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference Holiday Inn - Springdale |
| July 25 - July 26 |
2026-27 Youth Advisory and Adult Advisory Councils Retreat C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center - Little Rock |
| July 26 |
Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary All Parishes |
| July 28 |
Feast of Blessed Stanley Rother, Martyr All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| July 29 - July 30 |
Catholic School Principals Retreat Coury House Retreat Center - Subiaco |
| July 29 |
Just Love Outreach Meal and Pantry Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Booneville |
| Aug. 1 |
2026 Taste of Faith Dinner in Pocahontas St. Paul the Apostle Church - Pocahontas |
| Aug. 3 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Aug. 4 - Aug. 5 |
2026 Interdiocesan Tribunal Workshop St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Aug. 5 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (Spanish) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| Aug. 6 |
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord All Parishes |
| Aug. 7 - Aug. 9 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Aug. 8 |
2026 Taste of Faith Dinner in Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center - Little Rock |
| Aug. 12 |
First Day of School Catholic schools of Arkansas |
| Aug. 15 |
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Not a holy day of obligation to attend Mass this year |
| Aug. 15 - Aug. 16 |
Catholic Home Missions Appeal All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Aug. 19 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (English) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| Aug. 22 |
Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary All Parishes |
| Aug. 25 - Nov. 10 |
Fall U.S. Citizenship Classes Presented by Catholic Charities of Arkansas in Little Rock St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Aug. 29 |
Virtual Pre-Cana Day (English) Online Event |
| Sep. 1 - Sep. 11 |
Raise Craze at Our Lady of Fatima School in Benton Our Lady of Fatima School - Benton |
| Sep. 2 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (Spanish) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| Sep. 7 |
Labor Day Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed |
| Sep. 9 |
Rosary Rally for School Athletes St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 11 - Sep. 13 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 13 |
Youth Advisory Council Monthly Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 14 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 14 |
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross All Parishes |
| Sep. 16 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (English) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| Sep. 18 - Sep. 20 |
Búsqueda #57 Team Retreat and First Meeting (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 18 - Sep. 19 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 19 |
Virtual Convalidation Day (English) Online Event |
| Sep. 19 - Sep. 20 |
Catechetical Sunday All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Sep. 24 - Sep. 27 |
Cursillo Weekend for Women (English) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 25 |
Arkansas Catholic Schools Professional Day for Educators Christ the King School - Little Rock |
| Sep. 26 - Sep. 27 |
Search #159 Team Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 29 |
Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, archangels All Parishes |
| Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 |
Respect Life Month in Arkansas All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Oct. 1 |
Open House for Prospective Families at Christ the King School in Little Rock Christ the King School - Little Rock |
| Oct. 2 - Oct. 4 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 2 |
32nd Annual Red Mass in Little Rock Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
| Oct. 4 |
2026 Respect Life Sunday Mass, Rosary, Adoration and Procession for Life Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock, St. Edward Church - Little Rock, Shrine of Divine Mercy - Little Rock |
| Oct. 4 |
Respect Life Sunday Nationwide |
| Oct. 4 |
99th Annual Italian Festival at St. Francis in Little Italy St. Francis of Assisi Church - Roland (Little Italy) |
| Oct. 5 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 7 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (Spanish) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| Oct. 9 |
Catholic Charities of Arkansas Golf Tournament Rebsamen Golf Course - Little Rock |
| Oct. 10 |
Búsqueda #57 Team Second Meeting (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 11 |
Search Team Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 15 |
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences Catholic schools closed |
| Oct. 16 - Oct. 19 |
Catholic Schools Fall Break Catholic schools closed |
| Oct. 16 - Oct. 18 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Retreat (English) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 16 - Oct. 18 |
From the Garden: St. Bruno Retreat at Little Portion Little Portion Hermitage and Monastery - Berryville |
| Oct. 17 |
Virtual Pre-Cana Day (English) Online Event |
| Oct. 17 - Oct. 18 |
World Mission Sunday All Parishes |
| Oct. 18 |
Search Team Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 21 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (English) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
| Oct. 23 - Oct. 24 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 23 - Oct. 24 |
EPJ Re-Encounter (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 25 |
Youth Advisory Council Monthly Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 1 |
Search Team Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 1 |
Solemnity of All Saints All parishes |
| Nov. 2 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 4 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting in Hot Springs (Spanish) St. Mary of the Springs Church - Hot Springs |
