The Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic Church is celebrating a momentous occasion.
Located in Forsyth, the church will be observing their 60th Anniversary as a Catholic Parish. On Wednesday, August 14, a special anniversary Mass service will be held, followed by a dinner.
The Most Reverend Edward Rice, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, and retired Bishop Emeritus John Leibrecht will conduct the Mass. Pastor Father J. Freidel, Associate Pastor Johny Manickathan and Deacon Daniel Vaughn will also join the bishops in the liturgical celebration.
The Mass will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, with dinner, provided by members of the Knights of Columbus Council 7680 and the Parish Council of Catholic Women, beginning at 6 p.m.
The Our Lady of the Ozarks Chapel was dedicated on June 7, 1964. At the time, the congregation was made up of 25 families, including approximately eight school-aged children. The parish has seen significant growth over the past 60 years. Today the parish has 85 registered families and 125 members.
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