Official Website of the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Calendar of Events
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 |
Easter Monday Catholic schools closed |
| April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026 |
2026 Catholic Youth Convention DoubleTree Hotel - Little Rock |
| April 12, 2026 |
Divine Mercy Sunday All Parishes |
| April 14, 2026 - April 16, 2026 |
Spring Education Days for Clergy St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| April 17, 2026 - April 18, 2026 |
2026 Women's Religious Discernment Retreat in Little Rock St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026 |
Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa All parishes |
| April 25, 2026 |
Pre-Cana/Convalidation Day in Spanish St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| April 29, 2026 |
Just Love Outreach Meal and Pantry Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Booneville |
| May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| May 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026 |
St. Mary Church Rummage Sale St. Mary Church - Mountain View |
| May 1, 2026 |
Serra Club of Central Arkansas First Friday Mass and Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| May 2, 2026 |
Cinco de Mayo Festival in Clarksville Holy Redeemer Church - Clarksville |
| May 9, 2026 |
Parish Catechist Formation Day in Jacksonville St. Jude the Apostle Church - Jacksonville |
| May 10, 2026 |
Mother's Day Nationwide |
| May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| May 15, 2026 - May 16, 2026 |
Christ the King 99th Annual Carnival in Fort Smith Christ the King Church - Fort Smith |
| May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026 |
Catholic Communication Campaign All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026 |
Search Team Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| May 17, 2026 |
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Observed) All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| May 19, 2026 |
Mount St. Mary Academy Graduation 2026 Robinson Center - Little Rock |
| May 22, 2026 |
Last Day of School Catholic schools of Arkansas |
| May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026 |
Búsqueda #56 (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| May 23, 2026 |
2026 Universal Food Festival in El Dorado Holy Redeemer Church - El Dorado |
| May 24, 2026 |
Pentecost Sunday All Parishes |
| May 25, 2026 |
Memorial Day Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed |
| May 27, 2026 |
Just Love Outreach Meal and Pantry Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Booneville |
| May 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026 |
EPJ Encounter #35 (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| May 29, 2026 - May 30, 2026 |
2026 Sacred Heart Church and School Bazaar Sacred Heart Church - Morrilton |
| June 5, 2026 - June 7, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend (Spanish) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| June 5, 2026 |
Serra Club of Central Arkansas First Friday Mass and Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| June 7, 2026 |
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) All Parishes |
| June 7, 2026 |
Corpus Christi Procession in Harrison Mary Mother of God Church - Harrison |
| June 7, 2026 |
Search Team Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| June 14, 2026 |
Father's Day Nationwide |
| June 14, 2026 |
Search Team Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| June 19, 2026 |
Juneteenth Diocesan offices closed |
| June 20, 2026 - June 21, 2026 |
Church in Latin America Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| June 21, 2026 | First Day of Summer |
| June 21, 2026 |
Search Team Meeting (Parents' Day) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| June 24, 2026 |
Just Love Outreach Meal and Pantry Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Booneville |
| June 24, 2026 |
St. John the Baptist Feast Day Mass, Picnic and Games St. John the Baptist Church - Cabot |
| June 26, 2026 - June 28, 2026 |
Search #158 St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 3, 2026 |
Independence Day (observed) Nationwide - Diocesan offices closed |
| July 11, 2026 - July 12, 2026 |
Peter's Pence Collection All Parishes |
| July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026 |
2026 Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026 |
2026-27 Youth Advisory and Adult Advisory Councils Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| July 29, 2026 |
Just Love Outreach Meal and Pantry Our Lady of the Assumption Church - Booneville |
| Aug. 7, 2026 - Aug. 9, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Aug. 8, 2026 |
2026 Taste of Faith Dinner TBD - TBD |
| Aug. 15, 2026 |
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Not a holy day of obligation to attend Mass this year |
| Aug. 15, 2026 - Aug. 16, 2026 |
Catholic Home Missions Appeal All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Sep. 7, 2026 |
Labor Day Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed |
| Sep. 11, 2026 - Sep. 13, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 18, 2026 - Sep. 19, 2026 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Sep. 19, 2026 - Sep. 20, 2026 |
Catechetical Sunday All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Oct. 2, 2026 - Oct. 4, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 16, 2026 - Oct. 18, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Retreat (English) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Oct. 17, 2026 - Oct. 18, 2026 |
World Mission Sunday All Parishes |
| Oct. 23, 2026 - Oct. 24, 2026 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 1, 2026 | Solemnity of All Saints |
| Nov. 6, 2026 - Nov. 8, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 13, 2026 - Nov. 14, 2026 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 14, 2026 |
Pre-Cana/Convalidation Day in Spanish St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Nov. 21, 2026 - Nov. 22, 2026 |
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Nov. 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Nov. 26, 2026 - Nov. 27, 2026 |
Diocese of Little Rock Thanksgiving Holidays Diocesan offices closed |
| Nov. 29, 2026 |
First Sunday of Advent All Parishes |
| Dec. 4, 2026 - Dec. 6, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Dec. 5, 2026 - Dec. 6, 2026 |
National Retirement Fund for Religious Collection All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Dec. 8, 2026 |
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy day of obligation - Diocesan offices closed |
| Dec. 11, 2026 - Dec. 13, 2026 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Retreat (Spanish) Coury House Retreat Center - Subiaco |
| Dec. 18, 2026 - Dec. 19, 2026 |
School of Spiritual Direction Weekend St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Dec. 24, 2026 - Dec. 25, 2026 |
Christmas Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
