Holy Cross Church was the first Catholic church in Grant County and is now ready to expand for a third time since its dedication Feb. 20, 1949.…
« read »The original wooden church no longer stands in Osceola, but the memory of its pioneer spirit still burns bright in the hearts of parishioners.…
« read »Without the tender, loving care of her parishioners, St. Cecilia Church in Newport would be an empty shell.…
« read »At the end of St. Raphael Road in Pine Bluff sits a small church with a stone crucifix standing witness to the history of St. Raphael Mission.
Since 1932, the mission has remained an anchor for the church community.…
Parishioners at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Crawfordsville are doing much of the renovation work themselves to paint, replace floors and install refinished pews for the structure that was dedicated in 1949.…
« read »Parishioners think of St. Richard Church in Bald Knob as one big family, which comes together once a week to celebrate. They know one another well because they are long-time members of the parish.…
« read »Although few in members, there is activity almost every day at St. Mary Church in McGehee. In addition to the daily gatherings, the parish has several ministries, including a food pantry, which was started in 1987, and home rehabilitation program for low-income…
« read »Holy Child of Jesus Church in Dumas is dealing with dwindling attendance at its bilingual Masses as some English-speaking parishioners have left. Those who remain, said pastor Father Philip Reaves, are very faithful.…
« read »A friendly face is never far away for those attending St. John the Baptist Church in Brinkley.…
« read »At St. Andrew Church in Marianna, parishioners treasure the "small cozy feeling" of their parish, established in 1913.…
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