En el mes de enero, todos los años, dedicamos un tiempo para orar por y con todos los cristianos del mundo, durante la Semana de Oración por la Unidad de los Cristianos, la cual se observará este año del 18 al 25 de enero en los países del hemisferio norte.
Each year in January, we take time to pray with and for Christians worldwide during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is observed in the Northern Hemisphere this year from Jan. 18 to 25.
Por primera vez desde su muerte en 1981, el Beato Stanley Rother permanecerá en estado en una vigilia pública nocturna antes de ser enterrado en la capilla del nuevo Santuario del Beato Stanley Rother en Oklahoma City.
Beginning Jan. 29, Catholic schools in Oklahoma and across the nation will be celebrated for their commitment to faith, service and excellence during National Catholic Schools Week.
As parents and teachers, we often ask children what they want to be when they grow up. As parents, we start thinking of the potential answer long before our children can answer for themselves.
For the first time since his death in 1981, Blessed Stanley Rother will lie in state at a public overnight vigil before being interred in the chapel at the new Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City.
With the closing of Saint Michael Catholic Church in Goltry, another small rural parish is confined to history. However, the beautiful structure that was home to this community was the source of sacramental life in the area since 1927.
“Holy Moments: A Handbook for the Rest of Your Life” is a short book, only 116 pages, packed with simple yet powerful ideas and tips for personal spiritual growth.
In recent years, a number of states have legalized a new way to process human corpses that some have called “dissolving the dead.” Its technical name is “alkaline hydrolysis,” but it is also known as biocremation, aquamation, green cremation and resomation.
WASHINGTON — As the March for Life prepares to hold its 50th annual event later this month, the national organization is taking its first steps into a post-Roe landscape.
The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is seeking a director of communications to oversee all aspects of communication, media relations and promotion of the shrine. Minimum three to five years of experience in public relations, journalism or marketing; bachelor’s degree in a related field; and must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Bilingual experience is desired, but not required. To learn more, visit rothershrine.org. Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@archokc.org. *Click on job title for a detailed job description.
The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is seeking a full-time director of music and organist to collaborate with clergy and other ministry leaders to administer a multifaceted liturgy and music program by connecting with the various forms and styles of the parish choir and musicians to inspire a blend of cultural and traditional repertoires. The director will oversee all music and provide organ accompaniment for English and Spanish weekend Masses, holy days, school Masses, special liturgies and archdiocesan events. Must have a degree or equivalent certification in music or similar area of study, experience in organ performance and choral direction in a Catholic liturgical setting, an understanding of GIRM and the rubrics of the Roman Missal, and fluency in English and Spanish. The starting salary range is $55,000 – $65,000, commensurate with education and experience. The position comes with generous retirement and insurance benefits, with many of the plans, including health and dental, at no cost to the employee. The shrine will include an Allen Organ GX-350 in the church and a Viscount Sonus 245 in the chapel. Schoenstein and Co. has been selected to build a pipe organ for the shrine pending a successful fundraiser. Send cover letter and resume, including links to recorded audio or video samples of performances (on YouTube, etc.), to humanresources@archokc.org.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp is seeking individuals for the 2023 camp lead and mission team to ensure that all facilities, activities and programs are organized and prepared in order to provide campers with the highest quality experience. Must be age 21 by May 1, 2023. Apply at archokc.org/campstaff. *Click on job title for a detailed job description.
St. Ann Retirement Center is seeking certified medication administration aides. Free medical insurance, generous PTO and benefits, competitive pay and supportive work environment. Contact LaTrona@saintannretirementcenter.com, (405) 721-0747, Ext. 306.
Sacred Heart Catholic School in El Reno is seeking a qualified, full-time elementary teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This teacher will be required to maintain a set schedule, collaborate well with colleagues, report to the principal, communicate effectively to parents, manage all aspects of the class environment, and convey an orderly, joyful spirit throughout the school. Perform all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma. Bachelor’s degree in education and suitable degree certification and experience with children preferred. Contact Shannon Stattonn at (405) 262-2284. Send cover letter and resume to Shannon Statton at principal@sacredheartelreno.com.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a director of annual giving to direct and oversee the annual appeal, planned giving, special events and donor giving societies. These tasks will include donor prospect management and stewardship as well as the development of materials, mailing lists, printing, follow-up and targeted donor interaction. The director should target annual base gifts of $1,000 to $25,000 and be able to manage a portfolio of donors and execute targeted asks with respect to annual and planned giving. Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, business or related field; three years of experience in prospect management, annual gifts, planned giving or campaign management; bilingual in Spanish and English preferred; a combination of education and experience may be considered. Send cover letter with resume to Dcn. David Ashton at dashton@ccaokc.org.
Join Archbishop Coakley, clergy, religious and faithful from across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for Vespers and an all-night vigil with the remains of Bl. Stanley Rother on Sunday, Feb. 12 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Doors open at 4 p.m. and Vespers begin at 5 p.m. After Vespers, attendees can pray before the casket of Bl. Stanley Rother before he is moved to his final place of repose at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine the next morning. The church will be open to the public until 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13. Don't miss out on the only time the casket of Bl. Stanley will be able to be seen by the faithful before it is placed in the altar of the chapel of the shrine.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a senior director of development and outreach to lead and manage the development and community/parish engagement department’s support of agency long-term objectives, support to program staff and all related activities. Primary functions include planning and execution of agency fundraising strategies and supporting marketing, public relations, parish engagement and volunteer coordination activities undertaken by supervised staff. Working closely with the executive director and senior staff, to ensure that the mission objectives are funded and understood. Bachelor’s degree in applicable field. Advanced degree preferred; Ten years of progressive fundraising and supervision experience or equivalent; History of soliciting single gifts of $10,000 or more from corporations, foundations and individuals; Experience with event management of 400 or more guests. Send cover letter and resume to Dcn. Dave Ashton at dashton@ccaokc.org. *Click on job title for a detailed job description.