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

12 Spiritual Directors Certified in 2026

After three years of formation, 12 people were certified as spiritual directors in May through the School of Spiritual Direction for the Diocese of Little Rock. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrated a special Mass May 17 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock for the students, their families and other program participants. Six laywomen and six deacons from across Arkansas make up the newly certified. They are: Benton, Our Lady of Fatima Church: Taffy Council; Conway, St. Joseph Church: Yolanda Berumen, Nancy Unverferth and Molly Walchuk; Fort Smith, Immaculate More

Father John Oswald, 90, died June 10

Father John Connell, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Little Rock, released the following letter regarding the death of Father John Oswald on Thursday, June 11, 2026. "Dear Priests, Deacons, and Diocesan Employees: With faith and hope in the promise of eternal life in Christ Jesus, I announce the death of Father John Oscar Oswald. Father John died peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, including Msgr. Richard Oswald. He is survived by a sister More