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June 2, 2022I think we all would admit the past few years have been times of rapid change in our world, in our nation, in our Church and in our archdiocese.
In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, we have witnessed the historic beatification of Blessed Stanley Rother, launched a first-ever archdiocesan capital campaign that has supported parish projects, archdiocesan ministries and soon the dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, launched a 10-year plan called Vision 2030, and navigated a global pandemic.
One of the important means of staying abreast with all that is happening in our Catholic world has been the Sooner Catholic, our award-winning archdiocesan newspaper. It was Archbishop Quinn who established the Sooner Catholic in 1974 to serve the new Archdiocese of Oklahoma City when the state was divided into two dioceses. He recognized the importance of a local Catholic newspaper to share news and information and to strengthen our sense of communion with one another across our vast archdiocese.
The Sooner Catholic continues to report news of things happening in our parishes and schools, in Oklahoma, and throughout the world. It offers features about persons, places and events that interest and affect us. It provides editorial opinion, cultural commentary and authoritative teaching. More than simply reporting the news, the Sooner Catholic has been an important instrument for advancing the evangelizing mission of the Church.
Just as our secular newspapers have had to adapt to survive, the Sooner Catholic continues to adapt to changing tastes, needs and trends in communication technology and in our local church. These days, there are regular Spanish pages in each issue of the Sooner Catholic and a free e-newsletter distributed weekly. The Office of Communications maintains the archdiocesan website, multiple social media platforms, produces a podcast, documents parish and school life through photos and manages a myriad of video projects.
The vast communication efforts are supported by the annual Sooner Catholic Communications Appeal. The appeal also supports local Catholic radio stations, helps maintain the website and allows the archdiocese to support parishes in times of need such as livestreaming during the pandemic.
It is easy to take for granted many of the things that make up the rhythm and fabric of our lives. Perhaps the Sooner Catholic is one of those things.
Please support the Sooner Catholic Communications Appeal and help us continue to provide up-to-date news, timely information and crucial formation across various platforms for the people of this archdiocese. Thank you for your generous support!