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January 25, 2019A new year of dynamic speakers, faith and fellowship await Catholic professionals at this year’s Assembly of Catholic Professionals.
Archbishop Coakley founded the group in November 2016 to more fully engage business and professional leaders in the many activities of the Church. Lisa McKelvey, donor relations coordinator for the archdiocese, said nearly 200 Catholic professionals, including clergy, were ACP members in 2018.
The 2019 quarterly speaker series and luncheon starts with Bishop Steven Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter on Feb. 7. Bishop Lopes will be followed May 9 by the vibrant Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a Ugandan nun who has helped thousands of young women suffering abuse in African. On Aug. 1, Carolyn Woo, former president and chief executive of Catholic Relief Services, will address the assembly.
The luncheons are held at the Downtown Petroleum Club in the Cotter Ranch Tower in Oklahoma City. The 2019 speaking series ends Nov. 7 with Archbishop Coakley’s “State of the Archdiocese,” which will be his first since 2016.
Networking begins at 11 a.m. with lunch following. It ends before 1 p.m.
Sabrina Olay of Edmond, a member of ACP, said the event features interesting speakers from around the world and provides opportunities to network and enjoy the fellowship with like-minded professionals.
"I have really enjoyed my membership in the Assembly of Catholic Professionals," Olay said. "It is an opportunity to meet and network with other Catholics who I otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to meet. The speakers are first-class and have spoken on a wide range of topics that provide something for everyone regardless of his or her profession."
Stacy Clark-Hurst of Oklahoma City, who works with Mussatto Holdings and attends The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, said “I enjoy the ability to network with fellow believers.”
She said when needing a professional for a business or personal need, she'll seek a recommendation from a Catholic friend. She said she also enjoys listening to the inspirational speakers.
"I look forward to the opportunity to take something back with me that strengthens my walk with the Lord," she explained. "I always do my best to never miss and even try to invite someone new. The encouragement I find from the series is very much appreciated."
Steve Gust is a freelance writer for the Sooner Catholic.
For more information or to register:
[email protected]
(405) 709-2745
www.archokc.org/acp
