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By Catholic News Service
OKLAHOMA CITY (CNS) -- Even after the initial death toll was cut by more than half, the human and material devastation of a string of tornadoes that buffeted areas of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City May 19-20 was incalculable.
"Our first concern is for the victims who have lost their lives or loved ones and suffered injury or loss of property," said a May 21 statement by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City.
"We are moved by the efforts of the first responders who have put their own lives on hold to help in this time of need. We owe them a debt of gratitude and assure them of our prayers," Archbishop Coakley said.
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 23, 2013) NewsOK.com -- Love’s Travel Stops will donate $3 million to support the immediate and long-term relief efforts in Oklahoma after tornadoes slammed Moore, Shawnee and surrounding areas. ... $500,000 will be designated to Catholic Charities.
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WASHINGTON D.C./OKLAHOMA CITY (May 23, 2013) – The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops yesterday called on Catholics in parishes across the country to respond to the needs of central Oklahomans in the wake of the devastating tornadoes of May 19 and May 20.
In a letter, Cardinal Timothy Dolan asked the U.S. bishops to initiate a special collection of funds in their dioceses to aid ongoing tornado recovery efforts in central Oklahoma and to prepare for future storms.
“Today I make a request, dear brothers, that you encourage your pastors to take up a special collection during the months of May and June to assist in recovery efforts from the recent storms in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma (City) and other natural disasters that the Church in this country may suffer this year,” the letter states. “I request that we broaden this appeal in anticipation of more domestic disasters possibly awaiting us this year.”
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VATICAN CITY (May 22, 2013) Vatican Information Service – Yesterday afternoon, the Holy Father sent a message, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., to Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, Okla., USA, for the tornado that devastated the city and suburbs, causing numerous victims and wounded on Monday, May 20.
“The Holy Father,” reads the text, “has followed with deep concern the aftermath of the devastating tornado which has struck Oklahoma and he asks you convey to the entire community the assurance of his solidarity and closeness in prayer."
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Kevin Calvey, state vice chairman, of Oklahoman’s for Life was the MC for the 2013 Walk for Life OKC event March 25. In this clip Calvey talks about the four prolife bills that are being voted on in this legislative session. They are HB1588, HB2015 and HB 1403 and SB 915. |
Lenten Message ![]() by Sooner Catholic Archbishop Coakley’s Lenten Message for 2013 Date: 2/13/13 Click to Listen Click for other Podcasts |
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