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Partner with St. Nick for Catholic Charities - Dec 3, 2021 St. Nicholas Partners is an annual Advent appeal to raise money for the ministries... |
Bishop McDonald Golf Classic is Oct. 18 - Sep 21, 2021 The 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic will be Monday, Oct. 18, at... |
One Church partner is St. Andrew, Danville - Sep 20, 2021 Each September a church in Arkansas is chosen to benefit from One Church:... |
Calendar of Events
| Jan. 1 - Jan. 31 Poverty Awareness Month Nationwide |
| Feb. 1 Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| March 1 Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| March 2 - April 14 CRS Rice Bowl Campaign Nationwide |
| March 26 - March 27 Catholic Relief Services Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
Arkansas Catholic
Catholic Charities of Arkansas Mission
The mission of Catholic Charities of Arkansas is rooted in the challenge of the Gospel: to serve with dignity and respect persons who are poor or marginalized; to advocate on behalf of the most vulnerable; and to actively promote charity, justice and the sanctity of life in the Church and in the community. We strive to accomplish this mission through our ministries and programs in the Diocese of Little Rock. | Donate | Contact Us | Facebook
Click on the button above to make a general, online donation to Catholic Charities of Arkansas, or use the drop down menu to select a specific program for your donation. For more information, contact Megan Moore, at Catholic Charities of Arkansas, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 379.
Ministries and Programs
Calix Society of Central Arkansas
A ministry for alcoholics in recovery and their families to come together for support and spiritual healing. The group is Catholic, guided by a chaplain and open to all faiths. Calix, pronounced “kaylicks," is not a substitute for Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon or any other 12-step program. For more information, e-mail calix@dolr.org or attend a meeting.
Arkansas-licensed child placement agency that is available to serve birthparents and adoptive parents interested in adoption. To inquire about adoption, contact us.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Administers small, local grants for this anti-poverty and social justice program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. To apply, go to CCHD Grant Application.
Catholic Charities Immigration Services — Little Rock
Provides low-cost immigration counseling and support to families and individuals who are eligible for immigration benefits and cannot afford private assistance. Find out how to Make an Appointment.
Unite Arkansas in Faith and Mission
We invite you to join Catholic Charities of Arkansas' newest initiative. One Church: Unite Arkansas in Faith and Mission supports a rural mission in our diocese that needs a leg up to become a thriving community. Arkansas Catholic parishes may choose to support this effort in various ways, from a second collection to a fundraiser through the youth group. Families are invited to make an online gift or mail a check to Catholic Charities of Arkansas, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207. (Leer en Español.)
Catholic Charities Immigration Services — Springdale
Provides low-cost immigration counseling and support to families and individuals who are eligible for immigration benefits and cannot afford private assistance. This includes help for Victims of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence. Open for walk-in consultations every Tuesday beginning at 8 a.m. Learn more.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Our local diocesan office raises awareness of Catholic Relief Services’ work and provides information on ways people can become involved. Catholics in the diocese support this program through CRS Rice Bowl and the annual CRS Collection, both during Lent.
The Faith Community Nursing program in the Diocese of Little Rock is coordinated by Deborah Meiklejohn, MNSC, RN. Through this ministry, she offers training and resources to parishes in Arkansas that want to offer faith community nursing in their communities. Learn more.
Parish-based ministries provide ways to live out the Church’s social teaching, which calls us to recognize the fundamental dignity of all human life in every state. The parish outreach liaison works with parishes to develop such ministries through general education, workshops and by helping parish on a specific ministry. See also, Family Assistance Program, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response or St. Dymphna Society.
Bishop McDonald CCA Golf Classic
This annual tournament is the primary fundraiser for the ministries and programs of Catholic Charities of Arkansas. It was named in honor of the late Bishop Andrew J. McDonald who served as shepherd for the Diocese of Little Rock from 1972 to 2000. It was during his tenure that Catholic Charities of Arkansas was established. The McDonald Center, which is home to the offices of Catholic Charities, is also named in his honor. For information about registering your team or sponsorship the next tournament, Contact Us.
Oversees a volunteer-based ministry that responds to the spiritual needs of those who are incarcerated in Arkansas prisons and jails. See locations for Prison Ministries in Arkansas or Resources to Help Those Re-Entering Society.
Provides services and assistance to refugees, asylees, special Immigrants from Iraq and Afghanistan (SIVs) Cuban parolees and victims of trafficking. To learn more about our services, contact us. See also, How Refugees Get to Arkansas or Ways You Can Help.
Educates and promotes Catholic social teaching and advocates on behalf of the Diocese of Little Rock by interacting with state representatives and senators to inform them of the Church’s position on pending state legislation. To learn more, see Why is the Church Involved?
Serves people 18 years and older who are unable to afford routine health care through professional volunteers who provide screenings, limited primary care and health-related education. See also, Dermatology Clinic or Diabetic Eye Clinic.
Jesus said: "'A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. ... But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, 'Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.'" Jesus then asked a scholar of the law: "'Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?'" The man answered: "'The one who treated him with mercy.' Jesus said to him: 'Go and do likewise.'" — Luke 10:29-37
Click on the button above to make a general, online donation to Catholic Charities of Arkansas, or use the drop down menu to select a specific program for your donation. For more information, contact Megan Moore, at Catholic Charities of Arkansas, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 379.
Resources
What's New
Partner with St. Nick for Catholic Charities - Dec 3, 2021 St. Nicholas Partners is an annual Advent appeal to raise money for the ministries... |
Bishop McDonald Golf Classic is Oct. 18 - Sep 21, 2021 The 2021 Bishop McDonald Memorial Golf Classic will be Monday, Oct. 18, at... |
One Church partner is St. Andrew, Danville - Sep 20, 2021 Each September a church in Arkansas is chosen to benefit from One Church:... |
Calendar of Events
| Jan. 1 - Jan. 31 Poverty Awareness Month Nationwide |
| Feb. 1 Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| March 1 Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center |
| March 2 - April 14 CRS Rice Bowl Campaign Nationwide |
| March 26 - March 27 Catholic Relief Services Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
