Catholic Retreats and Conferences in Arkansas

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

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.

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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.

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Catholic Charismatic Events

Arkansas Catholic Charismatic Conference

This three-day event is held in July and 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.

Conferencia Diocesana de Renovación Carismática Católica

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.

Conferencia Juvenil Carismática Católica de Arkansas

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.

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Cursillo

Cursillo is offered for women and men in English and Spanish in Arkansas. Cursillo begins with a four-day retreat that includes talks, prayer, small group discussion, Mass and more. Following the initial weekend, participants are divided into small groups to meet on an ongoing, weekly basis. All applicants must be sponsored by someone who has previously attended a Cursillo weekend. Visit the Cursillo Office for more information.

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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.

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Catholic Youth and Young Adult Events

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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.

Busqueda and Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil

The diocese's Hispanic Ministry Office offers faith formation events specifically for Spanish-speaking youth ages 14 to 27. Visit the Hispanic Ministry Office for more information.

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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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