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Hartnedy, Ashburn to be ordained May 27 - May 15, 2023 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain Deacons Nathan Ashburn and John Paul... |
Eveld to be ordained to diaconate May 19 - May 12, 2023 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the diaconate ordination Mass of Cody... |
7 seminarians further their discernment - May 12, 2023 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will install seven Diocese of Little Rock seminarians as... |
June 3 2023 Come and See Priesthood Discernment Retreat in Little Rock (CANCELED) St. John Catholic Center |
June 10 2023 Come and See Priesthood Discernment Retreat in Rogers St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
Aug. 5 2023 Taste of Faith Dinner |
The Office of Vocations and Seminarians aids in the discernment process of those who are interested in a vocation to the priesthood as well as those who have already entered a formation program. If you would like to talk with someone about becoming a priest, contact Father Jeff Hebert. Currently, the diocese has 17 seminarians, who not only come from Arkansas, but from Texas, Mexico and Vietnam as well. Most of these seminarians have been living in Arkansas for many years, but some are here in the United States for the first time. | Vocation Stories | House of Formation
In their own words, our seminarians describe how they have experienced God's call to discern priesthood. Read their stories. Or see the Letters from Seminary Series, FAQ about Priesthood, Steps to Priesthood or the download the 2022-23 Seminarian Poster.
God is answering our prayers. He is calling men to the priesthood and they are listening. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor has ordained 48 diocesan priests in the past 15 years. This includes eight in 2018 alone. With the increases in cost and seminarians, we need your help to form our future priests. Support seminarian and purchase a nice gift for family and friends by ordering Diocese of Little Rock Socks or make an online donation now. | Taste of Faith
Pray for Vocations and Seminarians
Pray the Diocesan Prayer for Vocations to help more men hear the Lord's call to priesthood. Or join the Mothers of Seminarians Prayer Watch to encourage all mothers and any interested Catholics to pray for the seminarians in the Diocese of Little Rock and their intentions every day.
The House of Formation gives seminarians and discerners a place to live and become acquainted with the four pillars of priestly formation — human, spiritual, pastoral and intellectual — as they seek the will of God for their lives. Discerners are men who have not yet become seminarians but live and study alongside seminarians in the House of Formation.
Hartnedy, Ashburn to be ordained May 27 - May 15, 2023 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will ordain Deacons Nathan Ashburn and John Paul... |
Eveld to be ordained to diaconate May 19 - May 12, 2023 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate the diaconate ordination Mass of Cody... |
7 seminarians further their discernment - May 12, 2023 Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will install seven Diocese of Little Rock seminarians as... |
June 3 2023 Come and See Priesthood Discernment Retreat in Little Rock (CANCELED) St. John Catholic Center |
June 10 2023 Come and See Priesthood Discernment Retreat in Rogers St. Vincent de Paul Church - Rogers |
Aug. 5 2023 Taste of Faith Dinner |