Catholic Retreats and Conferences in Arkansas

The following events for youth and adults are intended for statewide participation. For more information, visit the website or see the contact information listed for each event below. See also Catholic Retreat and Meeting Centers.

Updated Jan. 26, 2026

Arkansas Catholic Men’s Conference

This daylong event is held in February on the Saturday before the super bowl at Christ the King Church in Little Rock for men statewide. It includes Mass, featured speakers, the sacrament of reconciliation, eucharistic adoration and fellowship. For more information, visit the conference website or Facebook page.

Women of Hope: A Day of Retreat

This daylong event is held at the end of January or first of February at Christ the King Church in Little Rock for women statewide. It includes Mass, the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, presentations, music and lunch. An additional evening of reconciliation and adoration is also offered the night before the retreat. For more information, visit the retreat website womenofhopear.org.

Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference

This three-day event held in July offers activities for children, youth and adults. It include Mass, talks, praise and worship, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of reconciliation and healing service. For more information, visi the conference website.

Diocesan Hispanic Charismatic Renewal Conference

This three-day event held in October offers activities for Spanish-speaking children, youth and adults. It include Mass, talks, praise and worship, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the sacrament of reconciliation and healing service. For more information, visit Renovacion Carismatica Arkansas on Facebook.

Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Youth Conference

This daylong event in Spanish is open to youth ages 13 to 17 and held each summer. It includes talks, praise and worship, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and more. For more information, contact Renovación Carismática Juvenil Arkansas on Facebook.

Catholic Campus Ministry Retreat

This three-day retreat for college students is held in October on the grounds of St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock. It includes talks, praise and worship, small group discussion, Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and sacrament of reconcilation. For more information, email the diocese's Catholic Campus Ministry Office or call (501) 663-0340.

Catholic Youth Convention, Summer Institute and More

The diocese's Catholic Youth Office offers several faith formation events for youth statewide in grades 7-12. Visit the Catholic Youth Office for more information.

Ignatian Silent Directed Retreat

Adult participants may choose from a three-day or five-day silent retreat in February or March that includes daily, individual spiritual direction. For more information, contact Father Ruben Quinteros at dolr.silentretreat@gmail.com.

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Catholic Retreat and Meeting Centers

To learn more, including how to make a reservation or schedule an event, please contact the facility directly using the contact information below.

Coury House Retreat Center

Coury Guest House is an apostolate of Subiaco Abbey, a Catholic Benedictine monastery. A variety of retreat options are available. Visit the website to learn more.

405 N. Subiaco Ave.
Subiaco, AR 72865
Phone: (479) 934-1290
Fax: (479) 934-4040
Bookstore Phone: (479) 934-1292
E-mail: couryhouse@subi.org
Website: Subiaco Abbey
Director: Father Patrick Boland, OSB

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Hesychia House of Prayer

This retreat center is a ministry of the Benedictine sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith. Hesychia House of Prayer Hermitage retreats are self-guided, with the sisters available for spiritual direction if desired. Visit the website to reserve a cabin surrounded by the Ozark mountains. 

204 Saint Scholastica Rd.
New Blaine, AR 72851
Phone: (479) 685-4491
E-mail: hesychia@stscho.org
Website: seektheholy.org
Facebook/Instagram: @Hesychiahouseofprayer

Director: Sr. Lisa Atkins, RSM
Assistant Director: Sr. Anita DeSalvo, RSM

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St. John Catholic Center

2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207
P.O. Box 7565, Little Rock, AR 72217
Phone: (501) 664-0340
Website: dolr.org
Director: Dc. Tim Costello
Administrative Assistant/Reservations Coordinator: Paola Ricaurte
Fitzgerald Hall Resident Manager: Dc. Marc Rios
Maintenance and Grounds Specialists: Eduardo Peralta, Jake Evans

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Vincentian Lay Mission Center

401 N. Redwood St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone: (501) 351-0856
Executive Director: Guillermo Bruzatori (catecismo@saintannenlr.org)

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