Diocesan News and Events

 The Diocese of Little Rock seeks a Human Resources Specialist to ensure compliance and perform hands-on administration of FMLA, WC, FLSA and other employment statutes and processes, and provide employment-related advice to pastors, principals and administrators.  This full-time position requires a practicing Catholic with human resources or related degree and/or extensive work experience in this area and offers competitive pay and benefits including health insurance, paid time off and retirement plan.  To apply, email a cover letter and resume to Jean Heslip, Human Resources Director, at jheslip@dolr.org or call (501) 664-0340 for more information.  090725

A gift to you from the Diocese of Little Rock. Create a legally-binding will to ensure peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones at no cost to you. Nearly 68% of Americans do not have an up-to-date will, missing an essential act of personal and financial empowerment. Begin or update your estate plan with FreeWill. Using their free online tool you can: Make a will in as little as 20 minutes, at no cost, care for loved ones and craft a plan for your assets, and create a planned gift to support the Church’s work to build God’s Kingdom in Arkansas. A flyer (English and Spanish) are located next to exterior doors where you can scan a QR code or visit: FreeWill.com/dioceseoflittlerock. 

This year’s golf tournament benefiting Catholic Charities of Arkansas will be Monday, October 13 at Rebsamen Golf Course in Little Rock.  The cost of a four-person team is $600 and includes food, refreshments, and on course beverages. Tee time is 1:00 p.m. for a shotgun start and scramble format.   Team prizes will be flighted and contests will include hole-in-one and longest drive.  If golf is not your game, consider being a $150 sponsor for a priest to play or a hole sponsor for $500.  You can register your team or make a donation/sponsorship pledge online at birdease.com/ccagolf.  For more information, contact Megan Moore at mmoore@dolr.org or by calling (501) 664-0340, ext. 379.  Thank you for supporting Catholic Charities of Arkansas. 090725

Join Arkansas Catholic April 19-30, 2027, on a pilgrimage to Greece and Ephesus, where we will walk in the footsteps of St. Paul, St. John the Evangelist, and, according to tradition, even the Blessed Virgin Mary. Father Mauricio Carrasco, director of spiritual formation for the House of Formation, will be THE spiritual director.

You will visit:

• Philippi, where St. Paul baptized Lydia, Europe’s first Christian

• Athens, where St. Paul preached at the Areopagus

• Corinth, where St. Paul lived and wrote

• Ephesus, where St. John wrote the Gospel and St. Mary spent her final years

Daily Mass, Scripture reflections and fellowship will enrich each step. If you’ve longed to grow closer to God through religious travel — this is your chance. 

To learn more, an informational meeting will be held Sunday, September 7 at 5 p.m. at St. John Center in Little Rock. RSVP at https://bit.ly/greecepilgrimage. 

A $100 discount is available for those who book by October 30. Download the brochure at arkansas-catholic/pilgrimage. For more information, contact Kathy Primm of Sue Smith Vacations at (501) 771-0987 or kathy@suesmithvacations.com.