• A mortal contagion
    March 12, 2020
    by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley
    A little more than two months ago not many of us had heard of the coronavirus or COVID19. Today, everyone is on alert.
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  • El arzobispo Coakley implementa medidas temporales para la protección en las misas contra infección
    March 12, 2020
    Debido al aumento continuo en el número de casos de gripe y debido a las preocupaciones con respecto al coronavirus (COVID-19), el arzobispo Pablo Coakley ha implementado las siguientes precauciones temporales para las iglesias en la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City:
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  • ¡La Pascua de Moisés es un paso hacia la libertad!
    March 12, 2020
    by Pedro A. Moreno, O.P.
    La celebración de nuestro Triduo Pascual comenzará el Jueves Santo con la Misa vespertina de la Cena del Señor, que será el 9 de abril de este año. La Última Cena fue la última celebración de la Pascua judía de Jesús y la primera celebración de nuestra Eucaristía. Nuestros hermanos y hermanas judíos finalizarán su celebración de Pascua o Pésaj una semana después.
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  • Archbishop Coakley implements temporary safeguards against infection for Mass
    Archbishop Coakley implements temporary safeguards against infection for Mass
    March 12, 2020
    Due to the continued increase in the number of cases of flu and because of concerns regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Archbishop Paul Coakley has implemented the following temporary precautions for churches in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City:
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  • National speakers celebrate faith, devotion for Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference
    National speakers celebrate faith, devotion for Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference
    March 12, 2020
    by Steve Gust, the Sooner Catholic
    Four national speakers engaged and challenged more than 1,100 participants to become better Catholics and better men during the 24th annual Oklahoma Catholic Men's Conference on Feb. 29 in Norman. The theme for this year's conference was "Remain in Me."
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  • “The Holy Spirit was alive and well”
    “The Holy Spirit was alive and well”
    March 12, 2020
    by Steve Gust, the Sooner Catholic
    The 24th annual Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference set an attendance record this year with 1,120 men gathered to hear four nationally acclaimed speakers and to participate in faith enrichment.
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  • "Forming me in my faith"
    March 12, 2020
    by Debi Wagner, the Sooner Catholic
    National Catholic Sisters Week 2020 was held in conjunction with National Women’s History Month, specifically to highlight and honor Catholic women who give their lives to serving the Lord and his Church as religious women.
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  • A spiritual reflection on the path of discipleship
    A spiritual reflection on the path of discipleship
    March 12, 2020
    An Extended Study Guide for Families and Groups on Archbishop Paul Coakley’s Pastoral Letter “Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship”
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  • New social services director joins Catholic Charities
    New social services director joins Catholic Charities
    March 12, 2020
    by Miranda Rentería, the Sooner Catholic
    "I sincerely believe God called me to work here,” said Theresa Flannery, who on Jan. 6, became the newest addition to Catholic Charities as the senior director of social services.
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  • Our Lady of Lebanon welcomes pastor, families
    Our Lady of Lebanon welcomes pastor, families
    March 12, 2020
    by Steve Gust, the Sooner Catholic
    NORMAN – Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Norman is being spiritually enriched by a relatively new arrival, Father Nabil Mouannes.
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  • Meet the Seminarians: John Grim
    Meet the Seminarians: John Grim
    March 12, 2020
    This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
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  • God provides examples for us
    God provides examples for us
    March 12, 2020
    by Charles Albert, the Sooner Catholic
    When Melisa Villalobos’s husband and father of her eight children died of a heart attack four years ago, she wondered what God’s plan was for her and her children. There would be much hard work, tragedy, inspiration, perspiration and joy. As Villalobos said, “We have to pray a great deal and trust in Jesus.”
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  • From the Archives
    From the Archives
    March 12, 2020
    by George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist
    Reverend Emil Depreitere was a member of a remarkable family that would be part of the very core of leadership in the early history of the Church in Oklahoma.
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  • The Mount receives grant from Westerman Foundation
    March 12, 2020
    Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School in Oklahoma City recently announced that the school received a $5,000 grant from The Westerman Foundation to support the continued growth of the performing arts department.
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  • Okarche High School students honor “biggest fan”
    Okarche High School students honor “biggest fan”
    March 12, 2020
    For everyone involved in Okarche High School athletics, The Center of Family Love resident, David, has become a local legend. David has been riding his bike to all of the high school sporting events for more than 30 years to cheer every team. He is beloved by Okarche athletes and fans alike.
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  • Moses’ Passover is a step toward freedom!
    March 12, 2020
    by Pedro A. Moreno, O.P.
    The celebration of our Paschal Triduum will begin on Holy Thursday with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, which will be on April 9 this year. The Last Supper was Jesus’ last celebration of the Jewish Passover and the first celebration of our Eucharist. Our Jewish brothers and sisters will finalize their celebration of Passover or Pesach one week later.
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  • Book Review: The proclamation of the Good News
    Book Review: The proclamation of the Good News
    March 12, 2020
    by John H. Dolezal, the Sooner Catholic
    This book is about evangelizing. A book about the author’s spiritual growth and his response to the “Kyregma,” the proclamation of the Good News that Jesus Christ is our savior.
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  • Text of pope's prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic
    Text of pope's prayer to Mary during coronavirus pandemic
    March 12, 2020
    by Catholic News Service
    VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Here is a CNS translation of the prayer Pope Francis recited by video March 11 for a special Mass and act of prayer asking Mary to protect Italy and the world during of the coronavirus pandemic.
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  • U.S. Catholic colleges adapt to online format during coronavirus
    U.S. Catholic colleges adapt to online format during coronavirus
    March 12, 2020
    by Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service
    WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Initially the coronavirus impacted study abroad programs and spring break travel or service opportunities for U.S. colleges and universities.
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  • Preventing pandemic: Vatican takes steps to stop spread of coronavirus
    Preventing pandemic: Vatican takes steps to stop spread of coronavirus
    March 5, 2020
    by Junno Arocho, Esteves Catholic News Service
    VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The month of March is usually when tourists flock to the Eternal City after the cold winter months and pilgrims come to pray at many holy sites during the Lenten season.
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