About St. Bernard of Clairvaux · Bella Vista, Arkansas
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas, is a vibrant Catholic parish serving a diverse community with multiple language Masses, including English, Tamil, and Syrian Rite Malayalam. It is part of the West Ozark Deanery within the Diocese of Little Rock and offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and spiritual services. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Barnabas Maria Susai, IMS, and supported by a dedicated team of clergy, deacons, and staff focused on faith formation, worship, and outreach.
- Patron
- St. Bernard of Clairvaux
- Rector
- Fr. Barnabas Maria Susai, IMS
- Diocese
- Diocese of Little Rock
Why belong here
Join a parish that welcomes all with open arms, offering Masses in multiple languages, active ministries like OCIA and choir, and opportunities for spiritual growth through Eucharistic Adoration, catechesis, and community service. Whether you’re seeking fellowship, sacraments, or a deeper faith journey, St. Bernard of Clairvaux provides a warm, inclusive Catholic home.
Mass times at St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday — 45 minutes before Mass
- By appointment
Adoration times
- Sunday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
- Monday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
- Tuesday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
- Wednesday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
- Thursday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
- Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
- Saturday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (public); 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (scheduled adorers)
About
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church in Bella Vista, Arkansas, is a vibrant Catholic parish serving a diverse community with multiple language Masses, including English, Tamil, and Syrian Rite Malayalam. It is part of the West Ozark Deanery within the Diocese of Little Rock and offers a wide range of ministries, sacraments, and spiritual services. The parish is led by Pastor Fr. Barnabas Maria Susai, IMS, and supported by a dedicated team of clergy, deacons, and staff focused on faith formation, worship, and outreach.
Ministries & Staff
- OCIA Coordinator: Dc. Albert Genna
- Choir Director: Lucia Campbell
- Praise Team Leader: Sam Roller
- Director of Communications: Sheryl Nowak
- DRE: Jordyn Lessenberry
- Parish Manager: Roxanne Birchfield
- Finance: Roxanne Birchfield
- Administrative Assistant: Christina Laughlin