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The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is seeking an associate director of development to assist with all aspects of fundraising and donor relations, including fundraising programs and services for the Shrine, major gift cultivation and solicitation, direct mail, annual appeals, donor events, database management, planned giving, endowment funding and grant writing. The successful candidate will serve as advisor to the senior managing consultant – development in matters of development, stewardship, and fundraising. The associate director of development will form a collaborative working relationship with pastors, parish leaders, chancery staff and potential donors, to identify and cultivate gift prospects for capital campaigns, special projects and programs of the Shrine, and assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals. Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations or possess general experience in a comparable position, a minimum three years of development experience and be an active, practicing Catholic in good standing. Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@archokc.org.

El 22 de enero de 1973 es un día solemne que pasará a la historia de nuestro país como un día de “infamia”. Hoy, el 24 de junio, en la Solemnidad del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, esa infamia ha sido significativamente corregida. 

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking an event specialist to be part of the operations team within the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis. Provide administrative and clerical support for event planning, logistics and operations for all programs and ministries of the secretariat. Coordinate with departments regarding event and ministry scheduling, reservation of facilities for events and meetings and manage secretariat data management system (CRM). Coordinate enrollment and registration processes for events, classes or other activities of the secretariat. With approval from appropriate departments, will organize materials, purchase decorations and order food for events as well as organize required catering services and staffing needs. A minimum of three years general office experience required with advanced use of Microsoft Office software. Send resume and cover letter to humanresources@archokc.org.

January 22, 1973, is one of the solemn dates in our nation’s history that will “live in infamy.” Today, June 24, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that infamy has been significantly rectified. 

“This is an historic day in the pro-life movement. The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a defining moment in our lifetime that fixes a legal and moral mistake, which led to decades of emotional distress, tremendous guilt, physical harm and infertility for women, and the unnecessary and cruel deaths of more than 63 million unborn babies who were denied their God-given potential because of poverty, fear or convenience. Women and children deserve better. Mothers who face unexpected or crisis pregnancies need support – financial, spiritual and emotional. May they see the face of God in their children and embrace the joy, beauty and difficulties of motherhood. We must come together to pray for the grace to deepen our appreciation for the sanctity and value of all human life from conception until natural death.” Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley Archbishop of Oklahoma City

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a director of refugee resettlement to oversee and direct all activities of the refugee resettlement department, including assurance that operations are compliant with all grant requirements, as well as state and federal guidelines. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or a combination of education and experience including a minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory capacity working with diverse populations. Knowledge of accounting, grants and/or contracts preferred. Send cover letter and resume to Theresa Flannery at tflannery@ccaokc.org. *Click on job title for a detailed job description.

As a victim assistance coordinator for the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Donna Eurich said believes one of the best results of her position — which springs from the U.S. bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” — is to help victims both find healing and not lose their faith.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a 6-3 ruling June 21, the Supreme Court said a Maine tuition aid program that excluded religious schools violated the Constitution’s free exercise clause.

Bishop John Carroll Catholic School is seeking a principal with experience leading faculty in curriculum implementation, professional development, school finance and enrollment management. Master of educational leadership degree or master’s degree in related educational field; practicing Catholic in good standing; Oklahoma principal certification or ability to obtain; proficient knowledge of the instructional and accreditation process; experience with the budgeting process and maintaining a balanced budget. Send cover letter and resume to lschuler@archokc.org. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be confidential.

Santa Fe Family Life Center is seeking a director of development to guide its fundraising, marketing and other administrative activities across its facilities. SFFLC operates Oklahoma’s largest independent 501(c)3 non-profit, multi-use sports facility, the only in central and western Oklahoma offering year-round multi-sport adaptive programs. Starting in 2023, SFFLC will also operate the Young Family Athletic Center in Norman, approximately tripling the size of existing operations. Three or more years of development experience preferred; major gift and grant writing experience preferred; strong interpersonal and public-relations skills required. Send resume and cover letter to matt.bond@sfflc.com.

Christ the King Catholic School is seeking a junior high grammar teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. A bachelor's degree in secondary education or a bachelor’s degree in English along with a state teaching certificate is required. Send resume and cover letter to Amy Feighny, Christ the King Catholic School, 1905 Elmhurst Ave., OKC 73120 or afeighny@ckschool.com. Download application packet at archokc.org/careers.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying “superficial” marriage preparation programs leave many couples at risk of having invalid marriages or unprepared to cope with the struggles that arise in every marriage, Pope Francis endorsed suggestions for a yearlong “marriage catechumenate” drafted by the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee June 14 praised a bipartisan Senate proposal “to help prevent senseless violence” that includes “reasonable gun safety measures.”

“Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jesus spoke these words to his disciples (Jn 14:27) at the Last Supper, when he himself had every reason to be afraid of what was to come over the next 24 hours.

Se espera que antes que termine el mes de junio, la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos tome una decisión en el ya anticipado caso Dobbs, sobre el aborto. 

Before the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its long-anticipated abortion decision in the Dobbs case. 

“A man does not become a father simply by bringing a child into the world, but by taking up the responsibility to care for that child. Whenever a man accepts responsibility for the life of another, in some way he becomes a father to that person” (Patris corde).

June 11 marked a special day for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lawton. It commemorated the 120th anniversary of the church, and the church celebrated it with an afternoon of family fun and activities.

Catechists will have the opportunity to attend a camp to enhance their skills to teach children through Good Shepherd Adult Formation.  

After the founding of the township of Kingfisher in 1889, Father Felix De Grasse of Sacred Heart Abbey in Konawa and pastor of Guthrie, came to celebrate Mass in the homes of the people of the community.