Official Website of the
Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Calendar of Events
| Dates | Event |
|---|---|
| Nov. 14, 2020 - Oct. 31 |
2020-21 Catholic Schools Scholarship Appeal All Parishes - Statewide |
| Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8 |
Universal Year of St. Joseph Worldwide |
| Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8 |
Año Universal de San José Todas las Parroquias |
| Dec. 21, 2020 - Jan. 4 |
Christmas Holidays for Catholic Schools Catholic schools across Arkansas |
| Jan. 1 |
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (New Year's Day) Holy day of obligation - Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed |
| Jan. 2 - Jan. 3 |
2021 Come and See Priesthood Discernment Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 3 |
Epiphany of the Lord All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Jan. 5 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 9 |
35th Annual Men's Club Shrimp and Oyster Dinner Our Lady of the Holy Souls Church - Little Rock |
| Jan. 9 |
35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Mass Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
| Jan. 9 |
2021 Parish Catechetical Leaders' Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 10 |
YAC Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 10 |
Baptism of the Lord All Parishes |
| Jan. 13 |
Digital Gatherings: Reinventing Fundraising in 2021 Online, through the Whova app or website |
| Jan. 13 |
St. Peter Church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass St. Peter Church - Pine Bluff |
| Jan. 15 - Jan. 17 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend (English) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 16 |
2021 Hearts for Life Virtual Conference Online via Zoom |
| Jan. 16 - Jan. 17 |
2021 Weekend for Life DoubleTree Hotel - Little Rock |
| Jan. 17 |
St. Bartholomew Church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass St. Bartholomew Church - Little Rock |
| Jan. 17 |
St. Augustine Church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass St. Augustine Church - North Little Rock |
| Jan. 17 |
2021 Mass for Life Cathedral of St. Andrew - Little Rock |
| Jan. 18 |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed |
| Jan. 21 - Jan. 29 |
2021 Nine Days for Life Nationwide |
| Jan. 22 - Jan. 24 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend (Spanish) Coury House Retreat Center - Subiaco |
| Jan. 22 |
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children All Parishes - Nationwide |
| Jan. 22 - Jan. 24 |
Virtual Monastic Experience Online |
| Jan. 23 |
Pre-Cana Day St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 28 - Jan. 31 |
Virtual Retrouvaille Weekend Online |
| Jan. 29 - Jan. 31 |
Marriage Encounter in Spanish St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Jan. 30 - Jan. 31 |
Black and Indian Missions Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Jan. 30 |
Cardinal O'Connor Virtual Conference on Life Online via Zoom |
| Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 |
2021 National Catholic Schools Week Nationwide |
| Feb. 2 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 2 |
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord All Parishes |
| Feb. 2 |
World Day for Consecrated Life Celebrated in Parishes Feb. 6-7 |
| Feb. 3 |
Memorial of St. Blaise All Parishes |
| Feb. 5 |
Mount St. Mary Academy Founders Day and 170th Anniversary Mount St. Mary Academy - Little Rock |
| Feb. 5 - Feb. 7 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend (English) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 6 |
YAC Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 6 - Feb. 7 |
2021 Catholic Arkansas Sharing Appeal All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Feb. 6 |
2021 Virtual Arkansas Catholic Men's Conference Online |
| Feb. 7 |
2021 Diocesan Confirmation Retreat St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 7 - Feb. 14 |
National Marriage Week Nationwide |
| Feb. 12 - Feb. 14 |
Region 10 Virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter Online |
| Feb. 13 |
Mardi Gras Casino Night and Silent Auction First National Bank Community Center - Paris |
| Feb. 14 |
World Marriage Day Worldwide |
| Feb. 14 | St. Valentine's Day |
| Feb. 15 |
Presidents' Day Diocesan offices and Catholic schools closed |
| Feb. 17 - April 1 |
CRS Rice Bowl Campaign Nationwide |
| Feb. 17 |
Ash Wednesday Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Feb. 17 |
Ash Wednesday All Parishes |
| Feb. 18 |
Rite of Election in Jonesboro Blessed Sacrament Church - Jonesboro |
| Feb. 19 - Feb. 21 |
Diocesan Council for Black Catholics Adult Retreat Coury House Retreat Center - Subiaco Abbey |
| Feb. 20 - Feb. 21 |
Aid to the Church in Central and Eastern Europe All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Feb. 20 |
Rite of Election in Rogers St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
| Feb. 21 |
Rite of Election in Little Rock Christ the King Church - Little Rock |
| Feb. 21 |
First Sunday of Lent All Parishes |
| Feb. 22 |
Rite of Election in Texarkana St. Edward Church - Texarkana |
| Feb. 26 - Feb. 28 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend (Spanish) Coury House Retreat Center - Subiaco |
| Feb. 26 - Feb. 28 |
Retrouvaille St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 27 |
Convalidation Day St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 27 - Feb. 28 |
2021 Arkansas Catholic Subscription Drive All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| Feb. 28 |
YAC/AAC Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| Feb. 28 |
51st Annual Spaghetti Dinner Immaculate Conception Church - Fort Smith |
| March 2 |
Calix Society of Central Arkansas Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| March 5 - March 7 |
Permanent Diaconate Formation Weekend (English) St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| March 6 |
Pre-Cana Day Christ the King Church - Fort Smith |
| March 13 - March 14 |
Catholic Relief Services Collection All Parishes - Diocese of Little Rock |
| March 14 |
Daylight Saving Time Begins Nationwide |
| March 14 |
YAC/AAC Meeting St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| March 17 |
St. Patrick's Day All Parishes |
| March 18 |
Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of Mary All Parishes |
| March 20 | First Day of Spring |
| March 20 |
Pre-Cana Day St. John Catholic Center - Little Rock |
| March 22 - March 26 |
Spring Break for Catholic Schools Catholic schools of Arkansas |
