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Blessed Stanley Rother

Then-Father Stanley Rother is seen in an image from the documentary "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story," which is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide Aug. 25-27, 2026. The documentary tells the story of the Oklahoma priest who served in Guatemala through those who knew him, parishioners, catechists and family members, as well as those currently involved in his cause for canonization. (OSV News photo/Archdiocese of Oklahoma City)

Stanley Rother, a saint for the average American?

Robert Brennan|Aug 20, 2026|5 Min Read

Blessed Stanley Rother, left, a priest from Oklahoma, served impoverished Indigenous people in Guatemala. On July 28, 1981, then-Father Rother was murdered in his parish rectory in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. Pope Francis officially recognized the American priest as a martyr Dec. 1, 2016, and he was beatified during a Mass celebrated at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City Sept. 23, 2017. (OSV News file photo)

President marks 45th anniversary of Blessed Stanley Rother's martyrdom

OSV News|Jul 28, 2026|2 Min Read

The Rother family farm in Oklahoma is seen in an image from the documentary "American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story," which is scheduled to be released in theaters nationwide Aug. 26-27, 2026. The documentary tells the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, born and raised on the farm, through those who knew him, parishioners, catechists and family members, as well as those currently involved in his cause for canonization. (OSV News photo/Archdiocese of Oklahoma City) Editors: best quality available.

'American Martyr' documentary on Blessed Stanley Rother hits theaters in August

Tony Gutierrez|Jul 10, 2026|6 Min Read

Blessed Father Stanley Rother in an undated photo. (OSV News/CNS, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City archives)

In Blessed Father Stanley Rother, we see courage in faith

Scott Hahn|Jul 9, 2024|3 Min Read

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Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine's historic dedication honors martyr's mission to share Jesus' love

OSV News|Feb 20, 2023|6 Min Read

Blessed Stanley Rother during a carnival (Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Archives)

Can anything good come from Oklahoma?

Father Ronald Rolheiser, OMI|Dec 1, 2022|4 Min Read

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