Tornadoes impact parish communities in NWA

ROGERS — Seven tornadoes developed in northwest Arkansas early May 26 with the widest in Arkansas history being recorded in Decatur measuring at 1.8 miles wide. Decatur’s tornado was also the worst with an EF-3 strength of 145-155 mile per hour winds.…

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Izzie Antony gathers NWA community to remember brother

TONTITOWN — In the halls of Ozark Catholic Academy, senior Isabella “Izzie” Antony is known for her athleticism, leadership, commitment to her community and resilience.  She demonstrated all of these qualities when she spearheaded the Noah Antony Memorial Run in March, a…

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Joel Brackett will be first priest ordained from Rogers

ROGERS — After decades of praying for vocations, parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Rogers witnessed those prayers come to fruition at Joel Brackett’s diaconate Mass.  Brackett, the first transitional deacon in his home parish, professed his vows before Bishop…

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Okla. retreat center offering solace from distraction

Nestled on 300 acres of rolling red plains sits a picturesque retreat center that beckons people to come, be refreshed and encounter Christ.  Our Lady of Grace Retreat Center, located in Stillwater, Okla., is uniquely positioned to be a place of respite…

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St. Vincent de Paul School breaks ground on expansion

Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the St. Vincent de Paul School expansion Nov. 15 were Jim and Ro Necessary, Kevin and Denise Necessary, Gwen and Terry Matthew, Ken and Julie McKenzie, principal Alice Stautzenberger and pastor Msgr. David LeSieur. Courtesy St.…

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UA students say goodbye to church before demolition

How you can help To learn more about the project and how to support the Light on the Hill Capital Campaign, visit catholichogscampaign.com or email Sarah Du Preez, director of stewardship and development, at sarah@catholichogs.com. FAYETTEVILLE  —  Like countless Saturday’s before, University…

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