Thank You!
The Generosity of the People
of God is Incredible!
Taste of Faith dinners were held in Little Rock, Jonesboro and Hot Springs Village in 2024. Nearly $700,000 was raised for seminarian education in the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock through this effort. We are truly grateful for all those who made this possible including our wonderful sponsors!
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, Taste of Faith was combined into one, livestreamed event that was watched online in 2020-21. We went back to hosting an in-person dinner in Little Rock in 2022. This year, we added a second location. We no longer livestream this event, but it is recorded so you can watch at a later time through our YouTube channel.
"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 48 new priests make up more than half of all diocesan priests currently in active ministry in the Diocese of Little Rock.
Faithful Giving
The people of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock have invested nearly $6 million to provide an education to our seminarians through Taste of Faith events in the past 14 years. After all the contributions were counted, nearly $700,000 was donated in 2024.
Ongoing Need
To educate one seminarian costs $41,000 per year. This includes tuition, room and board, health insurance and other needs. Please help us form our future priests by donating now.
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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 Kelly Wewers, director, at (501) 664-0340, ext. 391. © Copyright 2024 Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler St., Little Rock, AR 72207.
