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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has received a credible allegation of child sexual abuse involving a former priest of the archdiocese.  

BALTIMORE (CNS) -- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Nov. 14 he had opened the bishops' fall general assembly "expressing some disappointment," but "I end it with hope."

BALTIMORE (CNS) -- The U.S. bishops overwhelmingly approved a pastoral letter against racism Nov. 14 during their fall general meeting at Baltimore.

The U.S. bishops on Wednesday elected Archbishop Paul Coakley as chairman-elect of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.

SSM Health St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, visitors and hospital employees by witnessing as a Christian and fostering holistic care of the patient in conjunction with other hospital personnel. Bachelor's Degree and two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required. One of the required CPEs may be obtained within 18 months of moving into position. Six months experience in a health-related field. Pastoral competence, as demonstrated by personal integrity and pastoral identity. Emotional and spiritual maturity. A pastoral theology which is correlated with pastoral functioning. Ecclesiastical endorsement required. Master's of Divinity or related area preferred. Board Certified with a national chaplain association preferred. Apply at https://jobs.ssmhealthcareers.com/search/jobdetails/chaplain/72a4a1da-c4f0-4e49-9d38-edd96efb740f.

The Catholic Pastoral Center is seeking a bilingual administrative assistant for the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry. Requires attention to detail and accuracy, flexibility and adaptability. Must demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft Office software and will have some graphic design skills. Organizational efficiency, adaptability, time management and the ability to anticipate needs is required. Bilingual in Spanish, both written and spoken, is required. For job description or to submit a resume, contact nlargent@archokc.org.

The Catholic Pastoral Center is seeking a bilingual administrative assistant for the Office of Hispanic Ministry. The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate and interface in a tactful and professional manner with the clergy, Catholic Pastoral Center staff, parish and school personnel and the public. Requires attention to detail and accuracy, flexibility and adaptability. Must demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft Office software and will have some graphic design skills. Organizational efficiency, adaptability, time management and the ability to anticipate needs is required. Bilingual in Spanish, both written and spoken, is required. For job description or to submit a resume, contact nlargent@archokc.org.

St. Joseph in Bison will have the annual turkey dinner 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Nov. 18 in the parish hall. Adults and children age 11 and older $10; Children, ages 4-10 $5; children under age 4 free. Kolaches and other baked items will be for sale.

A Domestic Church information session will be presented by Alex and Sarah Schimpf at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at St. Eugene, 10716 Greystone Ave., OKC. Cheese and wine will be served. Free childcare is available. RSVP to Nicole Hughes at (405) 361-2359, Nicole.hughespfs@gmail.com.

St. Eugene presents Create in Me a Clean Heart Lenten Mission with Val Limar Jansen at 7 p.m. Feb. 24-26 at 2400 W. Hefner Rd., OKC. Jansen is a highly regarded singer, cantor and recording artist. She is also a college professor, leader of worship and prayer and a national workshop presenter. Contact Patty Yardly or Judi Wilkinsin at (405) 751-7115, pyardly@steugenes.org, jwilkinson@steugenes.org.

Cuando esta edición del Sooner Catholic llegue a los hogares de la arquidiócesis, los obispos de los Estados Unidos, incluyéndome a mí mismo, se reunirán en Baltimore para nuestra Asamblea General de otoño.

As this issue of the Sooner Catholic reaches homes across the archdiocese, the bishops of the United States, myself included, will be gathering in Baltimore for our fall General Assembly.

Al ver que llegó la temporada de compras navideñas, según las decoraciones en las grandes tiendas, les tengo una pregunta. ¿Qué pasó con los regalos que recibiste la Navidad pasada?

WASHINGTON – Discussion and voting on concrete measures to address the abuse crisis and a day of spiritual discernment and prayer will top the agenda for the U.S. bishops when they meet Nov. 12-14 for their fall general assembly in Baltimore.

In 2011, Army Chaplain Jerry Sherbourne was having lunch with a friend and fellow Anglican Chaplain, and a Catholic Chaplain in battle-weary Afghanistan. His friend challenged the Catholic Chaplain with the following, “Tell me about the Immaculate Conception.” The Catholic priest said, “Oh, that’s easy. It’s all very Biblical.” Chaplain Sherbourne was stunned!

Veterans Day honors the sacrifice and service of men like Ray Lueb of Edmond, who in 1945 witnessed history first-hand on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima.

Every year since 1941, the week of Thanksgiving has been declared National Bible Week by each U.S. president. This year marks the 77th celebration of the weeklong event that begins Nov. 18 on the International Day of the Bible.

The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma will be presenting a continuing education program Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway.

From Sept. 20-23 this year, some 3,000 delegates from the dioceses of the United States gathered outside of Dallas for a massive event that reflects an important development in the U.S. Catholic Church.