leo – Ponca City Now

Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

Thursday, May 8 by AP

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first pontiff from the... Read More.

Delaney Reimer receives Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

Delaney Reimer is the recipient of the Northern Oklahoma College Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship recipient for the 2021-2022 academic year. Reimer is a freshman Health, Physical Education and Recreation major from Sentinel, Oklahoma. The Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established by Leo’s wife Pat, and through the generous support of family and friends. This scholarship... Read More.

Cassie Manning receives NOC Leo Canaday Scholarshi

Wednesday, February 19 by Lyman James

Cassie Manning was recognized Monday, Feb. 17 as the Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship Award recipient for the 2020-2021 academic year. Manning is a freshman Pre-Med major from Glencoe, Oklahoma. The Leo Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established by Leo’s wife Pat, and through the generous support of family and friends. This scholarship provides students an... Read More.