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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Cardinal Mario Grech, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, said in the process to create a more “synodal church,” one where every member contributes and all listen to each other, “we are touching something divine, and prayer is essential.”

HOUSTON (CNS) — Catholic Church officials say they are not surprised by the 2020 U.S. census showing Hispanics accounted for 51.1% of the country’s growth, rising to 18.7%, or about 62.1 million, of the U.S. population.

Desde la conclusión del Concilio Vaticano II en la década de 1960, los obispos del mundo se han reunido en un "sínodo" periódicamente para reflexionar sobre cómo el Espíritu Santo está impulsando y guiando a la Iglesia en su peregrinaje.

Since the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, the bishops of the world have gathered in “synod” periodically to reflect on how the Holy Spirit is prompting and guiding the Church on its pilgrim journey. 

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City seeks qualified candidates for the human resources director position at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The human resources director will be responsible for advancing the mission of the archdiocese by providing day-to-day support to staff of the Catholic Pastoral Center as well as personnel in human resource areas across the archdiocese, including employee relations, performance management, policy review, training and development, and other human resource needs. The human resources director position also supervises support staff in benefits, payroll and facility management. The successful candidate must be a Catholic in good standing with the Church and possess qualifications that include a bachelor’s degree in human resources management or related business field or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least eight years of human resources experience that includes three years of supervisory and management experience. Must be knowledgeable in pertinent federal, state and local employment laws, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent skills in Microsoft Office. Human resources national certification desirable. EOE. Send resume and cover letter to Chancellor Michael Scaperlanda at mscaperlanda@archokc.org.

Veintisiete candidatos a diácono de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City serán ordenados al diaconado permanente por el Arzobispo Coakley el 5 de noviembre en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro después de pasar cuatro años en formación. Uno de los candidatos al diaconado, Héctor Hernández, y su esposa Martha Hernández hablaron con el Sooner Catholic sobre la ordenación y de ser ordenado diácono.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Archbishop Coakley issued a Call To Prayer for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City on Wednesday for a renewed respect for all life, and an end to abortion and the death penalty in Oklahoma. 

Twenty-seven deacon candidates from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will be ordained to the permanent diaconate by Archbishop Coakley on Nov. 5 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help after spending four years in formation.   One of the deacon candidates, Long Luong, and his wife Sandy Luong spoke to the Sooner Catholic about the ordination and being ordained a deacon.

Twenty-seven deacon candidates from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will be ordained to the permanent diaconate by Archbishop Coakley on Nov. 5 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help after spending four years in formation.   One of the deacon candidates, Hector Hernandez, and his wife Martha Hernandez spoke to the Sooner Catholic about the ordination and being ordained a deacon.

The devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a traditional family devotion that is open to all family structures, traditional, single-parent families and multi-generational families, to name a few. This devotion has been promoted by many saints throughout the history of the Church.

McLOUD – About 30 miles east of Oklahoma City in a town of about 5,000 people is Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. This mission church, established in 1904, has been a spiritual home to generations of families. 

ARDMORE – Following Archbishop Coakley’s Episcopal motto, “Put out into the deep,” more than 500 people from as far away as Colorado and Tennessee came to Saint Mary Catholic Church in Ardmore in September to participate in a weekend with staff from the Honduran Consulate General in Dallas.

Saint Francis de Sales Seminary was the brainchild of Bishop Eugene McGuinness. As part of his vision of growth during the post-World War II boom, he saw the necessity to construct a seminary to ensure future priests for the Diocese of Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

This past month, I shared about an apostolic letter from Saint John Paul II, “On the Most Holy Rosary.” This is Pt. 2 to that article, focusing on the mysteries of the Rosary. 

This book is very colorful due to the illustrations by Nick Thornborrow who did the illustrations for “Dragon Age: Inquisition,” which is part of the Dragon Age series.

I recently watched a compelling video prepared by a group called “Heartbeat International.” They provide women, who regret having taken an abortion pill, the chance to reverse their decision through a treatment involving progesterone.

The Fall Radiothon for Oklahoma Catholic Radio is Nov 11-13. The radiothon will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. 

WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration has published a new rule rescinding the “Protect Life Rule” governing the Title X family planning program. That rule had the commendable effect of ensuring compliance with federal law by stipulating that Title X projects may not share office space or financing with abortion facilities and are not required to refer for abortion. The rescission becomes effective on Nov. 8. 

Archbishop Coakley issued a Call To Prayer for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City on Wednesday for a renewed respect for all life, and an end to abortion and the death penalty in Oklahoma. The Call To Prayer comes during Respect Life Month, the Month of the Rosary and with the first of seven Oklahoma executions over the next five months scheduled to be carried out Oct. 28.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a Safe Environment coordinator to administer the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program. The successful candidate will monitor and maintain the Safe Environment training portal as well as plan and implement Safe Environment training for archdiocese staff and volunteers. This position requires regular communication with Safe Environment facilitators regarding training and policy updates. The successful candidate will host deanery meetings to support training and compliance efforts at the local level, as well as conduct parish onsite visits and audits. This individual will work with the Catholic schools, the evangelization and catechesis office, and the youth office to evaluate the children’s Safe Environment curriculum and teen volunteer program. This position will require collaboration with the victim assistance coordinator and crisis assistance as needed. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Knowledge and/or experience in the area of child abuse and child abuse prevention is preferred. The candidate must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and be willing to travel within the archdiocese. Send resume and cover letter to mmills@archokc.org.