The Official Newspaper of the Diocese of Little Rock
Grateful for God's gifts and the joy of communion, Catholics bring food to life's celebrations.
With the possible exception of Lenten fish fries, the spaghetti dinner may be the most-beloved, longest-lived and best-attended of parish events in the Diocese of Little Rock.
From one end of the state to the other, in parish centers and Knights of Columbus halls, spaghetti is served up doused in sauce or naked and garlic-buttery, crowned with meat or dusted with cheese. Quick and simple, it is satisfying fare — heritage on a plate — served More... 
Many parishes and schools have developed a following for their special dinners and food items they make and sell. Stop by these events to sample some tasty treats. Because so many Lenten meals are offered, those were not included in this list.
For even more events click here for the full calendar of events from the diocesan website.
Camden
St. Louis Church
Spaghetti Supper
Saturday, Sept. 28, 5-7:30 p.m.
Must taste: Spaghetti
Conway
St. Joseph Church
Knights of Columbus Fall Festival
Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 More...
FAYETTEVILLE — It has all the ingredients for a reality show. A priest who sings and prepares gourmet cuisine serving at a parish in the mountains of Arkansas sounds like the perfect combination of “America’s Test Kitchen” and “American Idol.” This could be the next big thing.
Father Shaun Wesley, the newly appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church in Fayetteville, just arrived in August to serve at his new parish and school.
And wherever Father Wesley goes, More...
If someone were to swap out your favorite baked item with one of Dempsey Bakery’s, chances are you’d never know the difference.
But work the equation the other way for someone with a food allergy or food intolerance and the results are decidedly different. Depending on the individual, getting hold of the wrong food can mean at least digestive problems and at worst, breathing or neurological failure.
Paula Dempsey, a member of Our Lady of the Holy More...
The commands given by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper continues God’s saving plan for humanity, reminiscent of the instruction God gave to Adam and Eve: “Take, eat, drink and remember … to eat the blessed fruit, not the forbidden!”
For God, eating is a part of a person’s prayer. Food is the instrument of grace. Consider the Eucharist and all it signifies. Vertically speaking, proper bread and wine establish a covenant between God and man, while horizontally providing a More...
Featherbed Rolls and Tamales
Immaculate Conception Church, Fort Smith
The parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church boast not one, but two delicacies that have people flocking to the parish bazaar and festivals.
The first weekend in November, guests line up at the church bazaar for the Ladies Auxiliary’s famed featherbed yeast rolls. Two works days are dedicated to baking the rolls, which are rolled up like croissants. During each of those days, 96 dozen of twice-raised delicacies emerge piping More...
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