On Wednesday, 17 February, the Diocese will take up the annual Ash Wednesday Collection. 100% of the funds collected will be used to support missionary work that serves Catholic parishes and communities in Arkansas. The Ash Wednesday Collection supports the evangelization mission of the Church in Arkansas. This includes providing priests, religious and lay personnel to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ as they serve among the people of our diocese who lack the financial resources to support fully the priests, religious and lay personnel who serve them.