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The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Tulsa and St. Gregory’s Abbey have launched the Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project to better understand the history, educational value and experiences of native students in Oklahoma Catholic boarding schools from 1880 to 1965. To contribute documents, photographs or an oral history to the project, e-mail info@oknativeschoolsproject.org. Learn more at archokc.org/oknativeschoolsproject.

Dcn. Roy Callison and Susan Callison with the American Indian Catholic Outreach office are conducting Listening Sessions throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa to provide a forum for people to discuss their experiences in former Catholic Indian boarding schools in Oklahoma. Find the schedule at archokc.org/aico. For more information, contact Dcn. Callison at rcallison@archokc.org.

Celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from Jan. 18 to 25. That they all may be one.

Jan. 19-27 : 9 Days for Life is an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Visit 9daysforlife.com.

The 2022 National Prayer Vigil for Life will be live-streamed at 5: 30 p.m. (ET) Jan. 20 at nationalshrine.org/mass. The live television broadcasts will be on EWTN. Visit usccb.org.

A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is Jan. 21-23 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The experience will help couples listen, share and connect more deeply. Cost: $100/couple application fee. Space limited. Contact Bryan and Karen Berland at (405) 850-4274; bkberland@gmail.com or visit meoklahoma.org.

The Oklahoma March for Life begins at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 and is from the State Capitol building to Midtown. Featured speakers are Bishop David Konderla, Diocese of Tulsa, and Dr. Todd Fisher, Ph.D., Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma executive director.

Join Archbishop Coakley at the annual Sanctity of Life Mass Jan. 26 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City.

Day of Reflection, “Mercy without Measure: The Language of Abundance in the Letter to the Ephesians” presented by Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited seating. Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate Mass at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Holy Innocents’ Chapel, 6114 N.W. 63 in Warr Acres, for the Solemnity of the Presentation of the Lord. After Mass is a small reception and open house to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the blessing and dedication of the Holy Innocents’ Chapel and Foundation offices. Donations for St. Joseph and St. Gianna statues are being accepted. Visit holyinnocentsokc.org/donate.

Below is a lineup of scheduled broadcasts on “Make Straight the Way” - Oklahoma Catholic Radio

The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) missionaries at OU, OSU, Tulsa, and UCO will be hosting a three-day conference Feb. 4-6. College students are invited to the weekend of prayer, fellowship, inspiration, and entertainment. Register at seek.focus.org.

The Serra Club of Oklahoma City will meet at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, OKC. Speakers will be Rosemary and Dcn. Paul Lewis. Visit serraokc.org.

The annual pro-life rally will be at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Kay James will be the speaker. Advocates begin handing out roses at 9:30 a.m. Visit roseday.life.

The Prelature of Opus Dei presents a “Men’s Evening of Recollection” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. A priest and a layman of Opus Dei will present talks on how men can sanctify their day-to-day activities for God's glory. Confession available. Evening will culminate in fellowship and refreshments.

The Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference is Feb. 26 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Speakers are Kimberly Hahn, Leah Darrow and Sr. Marie Veritas. Cost $65; late price $75. Register at okcatholicwomen.com.

An Encounter with God’s Call weekend is Feb. 26-28 at Conception Seminary College for young men discerning the priesthood. The weekend is free of charge. Visit ewgc.org. Contact Fr. John Herrera at (405) 709-2758.

Day of Reflection, “Finding Joy in Lent” presented by Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B., is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Feb. 26 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited seating. Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

The 15th annual Faith Community Nurses’ conference “Growing Our Faith Community Nursing Ministry” is March 2-3 online and in-person at Kramer School of Nursing, 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave. in Oklahoma City on March 2 and Crossings Community Center, 10255 N. Pennsylvania Ave. in Oklahoma City on March 3. Visit fcnaok.org.

A service of prayer and music with John Michael Talbot will be at 3 p.m. March 6 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Freewill offering will be accepted.