Briefs

The 2025 Archdiocesan Discipleship Conference is Aug. 9 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Dr. in Oklahoma City. This full-day event will offer keynotes by national speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, liturgies, exhibits, and music that will inspire, equip, and encourage people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to share the Good News with a world that desperately needs to hear it. Visit okdisciple.org. Early bird registration is March 1-31.

Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Wednesday, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, from noon to 3:50 p.m. in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City. The period of Adoration will conclude with Benediction.

The 2025 summer camp dates for Camp Subiaco are June 15-21 and June 22-28. A limited number of campers will be accepted to this adventure based camp for boys ages 9-13. Visit campsubiaco.org.

The Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School Class of 1995 will celebrate its 30-year reunion at 7 p.m. June 20 at Cock-O-The-Walk (private event) for drinks and hors d'oeuvres; and at 7 p.m. June 21 at the Lively Hotel on Oak for dinner, drinks and dancing. Cost $150 per person for the weekend. If unable to attend, donations to the class are welcome. Payments can be made to Lindsey Selph Evans via Venmo: Lindsey-Evans-0130; Cash App: $LindseyEvans0130 or mailed to 3013 Red Rock Circle, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

A Night of Prayer for the country will be held 7-8 p.m. June 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 900 S. Littler Ave. in in Edmond. Everyone is welcome.

The Priesthood Ordination for Rev. Mr. Jonah Beckham and Rev. Mr. John Grim is at 10 a.m. June 28 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave., Oklahoma City.

A Men’s Evening of Recollection offered by the Prelature of Opus Dei is 6:30 p.m. July 10 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Meerschaert House second floor, 1901 N.W. 18 St. in Oklahoma City.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will host the 16th annual Reds, Whites & Brews 6-10 p.m. July 24 at the OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. in Oklahoma City. Proceeds support Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and Norman, helping women and children experiencing homelessness. Visit catholiccharitiesok.org.

Men ages 15-30 years old are invited to Quo Vadis Days July 27-30 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp, 890488 S. 3290 Rd. in Wellston. Register for this discernment retreat at archokc.campbrainregistration.com.

Women ages 15-30 are invited to Talitha Koum July30-Aug. 1 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp, 890488 S. 3290 Rd. in Wellston. Register for this discernment retreat at archokc.campbrainregistration.com.

St. Gregory’s Abbey vocation director Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 to a Monastic Encounter Weekend Aug. 1-3 and Oct. 17-19. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, lectio divina, common work, and communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. While these encounters are primarily intended for those discerning a religious vocation, they are of spiritual benefit to anyone yearning to know God’s still, small voice amidst life’s chaos. To register or for more information about discerning a vocation at St. Gregory's Abbey, e-mail vocations@monksok.org, visit monksok.org, or call Fr. Simeon at (405) 878-5456.

The annual Archbishop’s Dinner for Seminarian Education is 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 St. in Oklahoma City. Visit cfook.org/dinner.

Quinceañera courts and parents of Quinceañera are invited to a retreat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Connor Center, 3300 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Cost: $100 per family; $50 per person. Contact Erika Martinez at (405) 709-2806 or Andrea Hernandez at (405) 720-2759. Visit archokc.org/eventos.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will host the 16th annual Reds, Whites & Brews from 6 to 10 p.m. July 24 at the OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. in Oklahoma City. Proceeds support Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and Norman, helping women and children experiencing homelessness. Visit catholiccharitiesok.org.

The Archdiocesan Discipleship Conference is Aug. 9 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Dr. in Oklahoma City. Visit okdisciple.org.

The Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine presents Taste 2025 at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at 700 S.E. 89 in Oklahoma City. Enjoy Norahua Mexican Folkloric Dancers, Mexican fare, Mezcal tasting and live music. Call (405) 438-0310 for sponsorship information.

The Office of Hispanic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will host the second Festival de Matachines from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, 700 S.E. 89 St. in Oklahoma City. All Matachines groups are invited and can register at archokc.org/matachines. Recognition will be given to the best performers. A panel of qualified judges will choose the best dances of the second Matachines Festival. The best dances will be awarded according to the established criteria. First place: $1,000. Second place: $500. Third Place: $300. Contact Connie Diaz at (405) 728-3561, cjackson@archokc.org or Andrea Fraire at (405) 720-2759, afraire@archokc.org.

Oklahoma Catholic Radio is seeking volunteers to help with several support aspects of the non-profit ministry. Anyone considering an opportunity to join in their outreach to “Go make disciples” of Jesus Christ, can contact info@okcr.org; (405) 255-7348. Visit okcr.org.

St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon is having their annual arts and crafts show 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sept. 13. There will be Indian tacos and drinks to purchase. People interested in booth registration can contact Rachelle Goldsboro at rachelle_goldsboro@sbcglobal.net, (405) 350-7559.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang will host its annual Altar Society craft fair 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the church, 1100 N. Sara Rd. in Mustang. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Visit holyspiritmustang.org/craft-fair-form.