Archbishop Coakley squinted a bit, studying the typewritten homily that also featured various handwritten notes, tweaks to provide better phrases or additions or simply offering corrections.

A blue shiny ribbon hung from an ethereal looking colored pencil drawing and a gladdened Sophia Floyd plucked it from its resting place.

Q: There seems to be more parishioners accepting the Holy Eucharist on the tongue, as was the only method only a few decades back. And, of course, accepting via the hands is allowed as well. But do priests have a preference? And is there a movement to perhaps move toward a return to only on the tongue? I'm sure there's some curiosity in the pews.

In the news there are reports of people wanting reparation for their ancestors who were slaves who belonged to Catholic religious organization, orders and individuals. One of these organizations is the Jesuit university of Georgetown in Washington, D.C.

Fighting Irish alumni representing every decade and every region of the country gathered for fun and fundraising. Record numbers, too, of alums and funds.

In 1947, Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness saw the need for a new Catholic parish in the developing northwest area of Oklahoma City. Vacant property was purchased at Elmhurst Avenue and Dorset Drive for the new church, and Father Charles Buswell, then assistant pastor of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was named the first pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Recently, Father Balaswamy Bathini, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Tonkawa and Blackwell, celebrated the 20th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Father Henry Roberson’s first assignment as a young priest was as associate pastor at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. He has carried a fondness for the church and school since.