Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal began in 1990 to provide critical funding for the pastoral, educational and social needs of our diocese. Through the generosity of Catholics in the Diocese of Little Rock, we have been able to help the poor, developing parishes and our Catholic schools to continue their ministries in promoting the teachings of Jesus. Donations have also helped to educate deacons, lay ministers and seminarians from across the state as well as make all ministries of the diocese a success. To learn how to give to CASA, see Options for Giving or Contact Us.

2012 CASA asks you to 'Open Your Hearts in Welcome'

The 2012 Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal begins Feb. 4-5 in parishes across the state. A recorded homily from Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will be played at all Masses in English and Spanish. Pledge cards will be handed out asking parishioners to meet this year's $2 million goal. CASA supports various diocesan, parish and school programs. This year's theme, "Open Your Hearts in Welcome," comes from and ties into the initiative Bishop Taylor launched last September that identifies his top four priorities to focus on through March 2013.

Listen to Bishop Anthony B. Taylor's CASA homily

In his homily, the bishop stresses the need for Arkansas Catholics to donate to CASA so the goals of his "Open Your Hearts" initiative can come to fruition. "Your donations to CASA support many diocesan and parish programs that would not be possible without your support, for example: youth and campus ministry, the Clergy Welfare Fund, used to support our retired and infirmed priests who are no longer in the active ministry, and grants to schools and religious education programs. CASA also pays part of the education of our seminarians."

These resources detail the campaign's purpose, goals and explains how donations are used.

These resources are available to help parishes in promoting the campaign.