As Ukrainians turn to their faith amid the ongoing tragedy of Russia’s invasion of their nation, many who follow both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions will look to an unusual icon of Mary as a symbol of the solace they seek.

“Today, our world is again facing the unnecessary suffering of war. Let us pray for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine who are facing devastation, fear and disruption of their families and faith communities. Pray that leaders of nations recognize the humanity of all peoples and work to resolve conflicts through diplomatic solutions. Pray for the young men and women sent into battle and for their families. Let us not become discouraged or afraid and instead trust in the Lord for healing and true peace.”

In response to the call from Pope Francis for every diocese around the world to host a series of opportunities to discuss the future of the Church - things they like and things they would like to see improved or changed - parishes throughout the archdiocese are hosting Synod Discernment Sessions.

The 2022 Safe Haven Sunday on March 26-27 provides a chance for discussion and dissemination of resources on the harmful effects of pornography, and how it negatively impacts marriages, families and communities. 

More than 800 women braved icy conditions Feb. 26 to gather at the 2022 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference in Norman. It was the 15th year for the annual event.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City welcomed the last expected family of Afghan refugees at Will Rogers World Airport on Feb. 15, on par with the federal government goal of moving all refugees from military bases by Feb. 15. 

Like an Oklahoma prairie fire on a windy day, the idea of pro-life billboards started and spread with a simple message.

John Frank Martin, a Catholic politician, became one of the first of his faith to hold an important public office in a time of extreme prejudice. In fact, he never shied away from wearing his Catholicity on his sleeve. 

We are in the early phase of our 2022 Lenten journey, and I am excited about sharing this review in hopes it deepens your awareness for what the true meaning of Lent can be. 

“Father Stu” shows a very real world that is raw, rough and gritty that struggles to find a true purpose for God, except as being good for platitudes and children’s stories intersecting with a person that is always seeking to fill a place in his life left empty since childhood by the loss of a younger brother.

NORMAN – The new Knights of Columbus Council #12108 Partners for Life program at Saint Mark Catholic Church in Norman combines the pro-life resources of the Pro-life Billboard Campaign, the Ultrasound Initiative and the Qualified Pregnancy Centers. The goal of the Partners for Life program is to expand the outreach of the “choose life” mission. 

BALTIMORE, Md. – As the Ukrainian conflict continues unabated, Catholic Relief Services is deploying staff and resources to support the Church as it responds to the unfolding humanitarian crisis across a handful of affected countries.  

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said the Vatican “is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace” in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Lent, the spiritual season of prayer and sacrifice, has an extra pull to it this year because once again — and now for the third time — it will be under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic.

O’klahoma Irish Heritage Society to sponsor Mass on March 17