About
Taste of Faith
Taste of Faith began in 2010 as a dinner to raise money to pay for seminarian education in the Diocese of Little Rock. Over time, one dinner grew into multiple dinners held in all four regions of Arkansas.
In-Person Event
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taste of Faith dinners were combined into one, livestreamed event that was watched online in 2020-21. Last year, as society slowly returned to normal, we went back to hosting this event in person at the Statehouse Convention Center. But you can still watch it online if unable to come in person. Watch anytime on YouTube.
"I am simply amazed by God’s attention and care for our diocese. He is truly providing for us just as a generous Father would! He is calling out to these young men, and, in the midst of a world filled with noise, they have heard and responded to the shepherd’s voice with their own generous gift of themselves. Imagine what God might be saying to you!"
— Father Jeff Hebert, Vocations Director
Get to Know Us
Being Called?
If you think God might be calling you to discern the priesthood, read our FAQ, see the steps to priesthood or call Father Hebert at (501) 664-0340.
House of Formation
College seminarians live in community with the vocations director and prefect and celebrate Mass, take classes, share meals and prayer.
Pray With Us
Join us in praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life with our Diocesan Prayer for Vocations written by Bishop Anthony B. Taylor.
Seminarians
Learn about the men in formation for the priesthood for the Diocese of Little Rock by reading their vocation stories in English or Spanish.
God is Providing
Our 46 new priests make up nearly half of all diocesan priests currently in active ministry in the Diocese of Little Rock.
Faithful Giving
The people of the Diocese of Little Rock have invested more than $5 million to provide an education to our seminarians through Taste of Faith events in the past 13 years. After all the contributions were counted, $587,000 was donated in 2022.
Ongoing Need
To educate one seminarian costs $36,000 per year. This includes tuition, room and board, health insurance and other needs. Please help us form our future priests by donating now.
Taste of Faith is a fundraising event to raise money for seminarian education in the Diocese of Little Rock. It is sponsored by the Stewardship and Development Office. For more information, contact Dianne Brady, director, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 391. © Copyright 2023 Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207.
