Since The Southern Guardian was established in 1911, the diocesan newspaper has reported on many large Catholic gatherings in Arkansas. Here is a list of the largest events hosted in the Diocese of Little Rock.
1. Father Ralph DiOrio’s prayer event, Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, 1986, 12,000 people
2. Mass in honor of Mother Teresa’s visit, Ray Winder Field, Little Rock, 1982, 5,429
3. (tied) Mass for regional Congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Travelers’ Field, Little Rock, 1950, 5,000
3. Marian Year holy hour, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock, 1954, 5,000
3. Sesquicentennial Mass, Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, 1994, 5,000.
3. Eucharistic Congress Mass, Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, 2005, 5,000
4. Renew Mass, Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, 1985, 4,000
5. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor’s ordination Mass, Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, 2008, 3,400
6. Bishop J. Peter Sartain’s ordination Mass, Robinson Auditorium, Little Rock, 2000, 2,600
7. (tied) First Catholic Youth Organization convention Mass, Little Rock, 1949, 2,000
7. Bishop Morris’ silver jubilee Mass, 1917, Little Rock, 2,000
