The Oklahoma City Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Central Region, held its annual Mass and luncheon on Nov. 16 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang. This event honored the women in parishes for their dedication and service, both at the parish level and in their community.
Archbishop Coakley officiated at the Mass along with Father Will Banowsky, Father Joseph Jacobi, Father Jim Goins, Father Balraj (Bala) Sagili Jesudas, Deacon Bill Hough and Deacon Paul Lewis. Following the luncheon, the archbishop blessed and presented Our Lady of Good Counsel medals to the ladies.
2024 Women of Achievement: Bottom L to R: Shirley Bates, St. Joseph, Norman; Barbara Hatfield, St. Eugene; Margaret Ike, St. John Nepomuk; Maria Mendez Wallace, St. Francis of Assisi; Jane Fairchild, St. Philip Neri;
Second row: Jennifer Anderson, Our Lady of Sorrows; Maribeth Moran, St. James; Pamela Ross, Holy Spirit; Beth Ortiz, Epiphany of the Lord; Joelle Volpe, St. Teresa of Avila; Deana Kappus, St. Joseph, Union City, and Rozy Butler, St. Charles.
Back row: Deacon Bill Hough; Fr. Jim Goins, Fr. Joseph Jacobi, Archbishop Coakley, Fr. Will Banowsky and Fr. Balraj (Bala) Sagili Jesudas. Photo provided.