Archbishop's Column

In Oklahoma, summertime means heat. But, for many people summertime also is when we look forward to a much-anticipated vacation.

Two weeks ago, the bishops of the United States gathered in Baltimore for our semi-annual plenary meeting. Though there were a variety of items on our agenda, one group of items garnered the most attention and energy: those pertaining to the ongoing crisis surrounding sexual abuse within the Church.

In the past few issues of the Sooner Catholic, we have featured each of the five young men who are preparing for ordination to the priesthood this summer.

It has been a marathon, but as of May 31 the historic “One Church, Many Disciples” campaign officially has ended. Now is the time to look back, assess the results and, most importantly, to express gratitude. Thank you!

I think we all would admit that the past few years have been times of rapid change in our world, in our nation, in our Church and in our archdiocese.