The Diocese of Little Rock is beginning its plans for the Holy Year, starting Dec. 29, according to coordinator Father Juan Guido. The Jubilee will open with Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock Sunday, Dec. 29. The congregation will assemble at 2:30 p.m. outside St. Edward Church for the rite of the opening of the holy door and process a half a mile to the cathedral. A bilingual Mass will be celebrated at 3:15 p.m. with the rite of opening of the holy door. After Mass, parishioners are invited to a reception in McDonald Hall.

Jubilee celebrations will be held June 14, 2025, at St. Raphael Church in Springdale and June 28, 2025, at Christ the King Church in Little Rock. The jubilee year will close Dec. 28, 2025, with a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Times have not yet been determined for these Masses, Father Guido said. For more information, contact Father Guido at frjuan@ctklr.org.

Camp Joshua, a pro-life camp for students ages 13-19, is set for July 26-28 at CrossHeirs Retreat Center in Humphrey. The three-day camp is designed to train students to be effective pro-life leaders and covers all the basics of pro-life issues in classes and hands-on workshops. Arkansas Right to Life director Rose Mimms said registration for Camp Joshua is now open and space is limited to 25 students. Some scholarships are available for students who would like to apply. For more information or to register, visit CampJoshuaAR.org or call (501) 663-4237.

La Diócesis Católica de Little Rock está comprometida a proteger a los niños y jóvenes. Si usted está enterado de algún abuso o ha sido abusado por clérigos, voluntarios o funcionarios de la Iglesia, por favor contacte a la Diócesis de Little Rock al (501) 664-0340 y a la Línea de Ayuda del Estado de Arkansas para Crímenes contra Niños al (800) 482-4964. Para asistencia pastoral, por favor contacte a los Coordinadores de Asistencia para Víctimas de la Diócesis de Little Rock al (501) 664-0340.

The Diocese of Little Rock is committed to protecting children and young people. If a child is in immediate danger, please call 911. If not in immediate danger, please call the State of Arkansas Hotline for Crimes Against Children at (800) 482-5964. After contacting the civil authorities, please follow these steps:

• If your report is regarding abuse by a bishop, go to Report Catholic Bishop Abuse.
• If your report is regarding abuse by a priest, deacon, religious or other member of Church personnel, please contact Deacon Matthew Glover, chancellor for canonical affairs, at mglover@dolr.org or call him at (501) 664-0340, ext. 361. For victim assistance, contact Laura Gottsponer, LCSW, victim assistance coordinator, at lgottsponer@dolr.org or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext. 425.
• If you prefer to report abuse to the diocese by mail, please send a letter to Laura Gottsponer, LCSW, victim assistance coordinator or Deacon Matthew Glover, chancellor for canonical affairs.

Laura Gottsponer, LCSW
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Diocese of Little Rock
P.O. Box 7565
Little Rock, AR 72217-7565

Deacon Matthew Glover
Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
Diocese of Little Rock
P.O. Box 7565
Little Rock, AR 72217-7565

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