This is a great, old historic church in Van Buren, Arkansas. The building new(er), but the…read morecongregation has been around for years. They are well known for having good worship services and good music and good preaching. Is a great place to visit and to call home For your church. I previously attended this church many years ago and always enjoyed it. Today I visit from time to time, though I don't call at my home congregation.

Great church. Very kind people and services are great, came back when I was a teenager and have…read morebeen going for about 2 years now.

Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I felt very loved from the moment I arrived. I loved the…read moreworship band and the message from the pastor.

I stopped here thanks to the beautiful brick structure and the historical marker out front. As…read morefolks were going in for Mass when I was here, I opted not to disturb them as a tourist. The marker reads, "The first Catholic church in Fort Smith was a log structure at North 3rd and D Street. The Church of St. Patrick was dedicated March 5, 1848. Bishop Andrew Byrne had purchased a square mile of land on the outskirts of Fort Smith in 1847, upon which stood the abandoned Fort Belknap, which had been commanded by future President Zachary Taylor. In 1853, five Sisters of Mercy arrived from Ireland and established a convent and school. During the Civil War they cared for the sick and injured of both sides. A white frame church erected at the head of Garrison Avenue in 1867 served the congregation until damaged by a deadly Jan. 11, 1898 cyclone. The magnificent red brick and cut-stone church designed by Chicago architect Adolphus Druiding was dedicated June 1, 1899." The church offers Mass in English and Spanish a number of times on Sunday, daily in English and twice per week in Spanish. They also host several classes from Communion through Confirmation. There is a large parking lot to the side that is hard to miss. [Review 675 of 2024 - 345 in Arkansas - 21706 overall]

Wonderful God filled church with amazing pastor and congregation! Come experience a Bible teaching…read moreloving church!

This is a wonderful church. That is a great community partner for foster care among other area…read moreministries. The church has several satellite campuses across the area and they do a great job of providing ministry access for students, parents and men, women, boys, and girls of all ages. We highly recommend this as a potential place for you to call your church home.

Open and affirming, caring congregation. If you are firm on your faith or have questions and…read moredoubts, this is a place to discuss, share, and learn.

Great local church with fantastic ministries and awesome folks. The service times are convenient…read moreand the folks are welcoming and are so very nice!

Wonderful, healthy, and growing church in the middle OF FORT SMITH with opportunities and…read moreactivities for all ages of the family.