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Alesia Schaefer

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Sep 8, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 8, 2026 · Alesia Schaefer

    How John Mark Otten Found His Calling at OCA - Arkansas Catholic (opens the original)

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    Ozark Catholic teacher and coach pivoted to education from architecture John Mark Otten understands that one thing can lead to another. As an architecture studies major at the University of Arkansas, the 28-year-old said he felt he wanted to be in a more collaborative field. When he enrolled in some education and sports psychology classes and began volunteer coaching and teaching, he knew he was on the right path. When COVID derailed his senior year, his inner compass pointed him in a new direct

  2. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Alesia Schaefer

    From St. Raphael Choir to University Stages - Arkansas Catholic (opens the original)

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    St. Raphael parishioners in Springdale are pursuing music while attending Arkansas colleges Growing up, Dennis and Valeria Figueroa always had music in their lives. From a young age, they watched their grandmother and father sing in the church choir. Following in their footsteps felt natural. “We saw my dad singing and wanted to join him,” said Dennis, 19, who is now a sophomore vocal music education major at the University of Central Arkansas. Their parents, Oliver and Sulma, immigrated from El

  3. Article · Aug 4, 2026 · Alesia Schaefer

    Oldest NWA Catholic Church Begins New Construction - Arkansas Catholic (opens the original)

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    Construction, featuring a bell tower and seating for more than 1,000, is expected to take 18 months FAYETTEVILLE — If good things come to those who wait, the parishioners of St. Joseph in Fayetteville are certain their patience will be rewarded. A blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the parish’s new church was held July 22. It began in the Chapel Center of St. Joseph’s current building and processed to the adjacent property at the north end of the campus where construction will soon begin o

  4. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · Alesia Schaefer

    St. Francis Chapel Joins Arkansas Pilgrimage Sites - Arkansas Catholic (opens the original)

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    Bentonville parish added stained-glass window dedicated to founder of Franciscans in 2024 BENTONVILLE — Taking a pilgrimage may be easier than you think. Three pilgrimage sites in Arkansas have been designated for the Year of St. Francis, but recently a chapel at St. Stephen Church in Bentonville was added to the list as a designated site by the Office of Divine Worship for visitation, prayer and the opportunity to receive a plenary indulgence. The story of the St. Francis Chapel stained-glass w

  5. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · Alesia Schaefer

    Rogers music director named top Catholic composer - Arkansas Catholic (opens the original)

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    Native of Cuba known for composing liturgical music in English and Spanish ROGERS — Open a hymnal in a Catholic church, and you will find a number of songs written by Lourdes Montgomery. Since the liturgical music director at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers began writing sacred music, her published body of work has grown to more than 20 hymns and liturgical titles. In June, Montgomery was selected by the Gregorian Institute of America as the Distinguished Catholic Composer of the Year. The

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