Missionary Catechist ministered to Hispanic community

Sister Verónica Figueroa Sanchez, MCP, a Missionary Catechist of the Poor for 26 years, died Jan. 31. She was 56. Born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, Sister Verónica entered the order Aug. 7, 1994, made her first profession Aug. 16, 1997, and made…

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Benedictine sister loved creation, arts and crafts

Sister Marya Duscher, OSB, a member of Holy Angels Convent for 45 years, died Jan. 25. She was 74. Born May 3, 1949, in Redwood Falls, Minn., to James and LuVerne Duscher, she was born Mary Katheryn. Sister Marya graduated from St.…

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Sister Stephanie Schroeder was lifelong learner

Sister Stephanie Schroeder, OSB, a sister at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith for 66 years, died Dec. 7. She was 91.  Born Sept. 25, 1932, in Windthorst, Texas to Ben and Sophia Humpert Schroeder, she was named Florentine Lucy. Sister Stephanie…

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Bishop says Hot Springs priest taking leave of absence

Bishop Anthony B. Taylor released a letter Feb. 5 regarding Father Tony Robbins, associate pastor of St. John Church in Hot Springs.  “I am sorry to inform you that Father Tony Robbins has requested a leave of absence for personal reasons, which…

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