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WASHINGTON — It’s too early to tell the extent of Hurricane Ian’s damage in the Catholic dioceses of Venice and St. Petersburg or the rest of the Sunshine State for that matter, but President Joe Biden in a Sept. 29 news conference said it is likely to rank as “one of the deadliest hurricanes in Florida history.”

VATICAN CITY — The Gospel of St. John tells the story of Jesus’ encounter with a man who was born blind. Upon seeing him, the disciples asked Jesus if the man’s blindness was due to his sins or that of his parents.

“¡El mundo es transformado por la grandeza de Dios!” Estas palabras del poeta inglés Gerard Manley Hopkins encuentran eco en nuestros corazones cada vez que experimentamos momentos de trascendencia y asombro ante las maravillas de la creación de Dios.

“The world is charged with the grandeur of God!” These words of the English poet and priest Gerard Manley Hopkins find an echo in our hearts whenever we experience moments of transcendence or awe before the wonder of God’s creation.

The Feb. 17, 2023, dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine will have something for everyone. Many inspiring and carefully chosen pieces of art will be waiting to welcome pilgrims from near and far.

Kathy Rooker, from Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Oklahoma City, was named the 2022 Educator of the Year during the 2022 Education Institute held on Sept. 16 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City. 

Mary Dresel, from Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sulphur, was named the 2022 Catechist of the Year during the 2022 Catechetical Conference held on Sept. 17 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in Oklahoma City. 

The Center of Family Love’s Gift of Love Gala is what brought a new vision to light. “We think all of our residents are heroes because of their individual untapped talent, and we are hoping to infuse that into our society,” Debbie Espinosa, Center of Family Love president and CEO, said.

Father Denis Statham, O.S.B., was an educator par excellence, a devoted monk and a beloved curmudgeon. Underneath what seemed to be a sometimes blunt and crusty personality, Father Denis possessed a big heart, but did his best to make sure it wasn’t seen on a regular basis.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Konawa hosted a Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance on Saturday, Sept. 10. Planning began several months in advance with Esther and Kendra Lowden, the Southside Potawatomi Family and Friends and several members of Sacred Heart.

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women hosted a luncheon with Archbishop Coakley on Sept. 23 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City to celebrate the works and service of Catholic women. Archbishop Coakley praised the faith and support shown through the acts of love and leadership at the parish, diocesan, state and national level.

Beautiful music filled Saint Peter Catholic Church in Woodward on a recent Sunday afternoon. The source was a pipe organ concert celebrating the dedication of the church’s newly refurbished instrument.

Most Rev. Eusebius Beltran’s tenure as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City saw a strengthening of the Catholic Church in Oklahoma. Nowhere was that more evident than with one of his hallmark achievements – the opening of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp in 2000.

Therese Martin was born into a middle-class family on Jan. 2, 1873, in Alencon, France, and died on Sept. 30, 1897, in Lisieux, France. She entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux at the age of 15, on April 9, 1888.

Americans have many reasons to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one of the few truly noble figures on the contemporary world stage. 

Join Archbishop Coakley, priests of the archdiocese and guests for the dedication of Tepeyac Hill at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine on Sunday, Dec. 11, the day before the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in Oklahoma City. The dedication and procession are open to the public and will include blessing of the statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego atop the hill. Find more information at archokc.org/shrinededication.

Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School is seeking a registrar for the 2022-23 school year to be responsible for assisting the principal and academic leadership by managing the school’s student information system, records management, grade reports, student transcripts and school re-enrollment. Must have bachelor’s degree and prior experience as a registrar to be ready to serve as the school’s system administrator on PowerSchool. This position starts as soon as possible. Apply at cristoreyokc.org/careers.

Christ the King Catholic School and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School are seeking a band teacher. This individual would split time throughout the week at both schools and work with students in grades 4-8. Applicants must have knowledge of music (band) instruction. Send resume and cover letter to either Amy Feighny, afeighny@ckschool.com or Todd Gungoll, mr.gungoll@scbokc.org. Download application packet at archokc.org/careers.

Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche is seeking teachers for the 2022-2023 school year for the following positions: middle school English language arts and reading. Bachelor’s degree with Oklahoma state teaching certification is desired. Send a resume and cover letter to Principal Alice Newman at anewman@holytrinityok.org.

The Catholic School of St. Eugene is seeking a Spanish teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Applicants should hold at least a bachelor's degree in education with state certification. For more information and specific positions visit steugeneschool.org/careers. Send resume, cover letter and archdiocese teacher application to Principal Molly Goldsworthy at jobs@steugeneschool.org.