The synodal process that is underway is an invitation to people in the Catholic Church to listen to each other and can lead to greater leadership by laypeople within the church, Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, told a webinar audience.
VATICAN CITY — With St. Teresa of Kolkata’s death 25 years ago, there is an entire generation of young men and women who did not see much about her life and legacy, serving “the poorest of the poor.”
Cada año tenemos la oportunidad de renovar nuestro compromiso profético de promover la dignidad humana y la santidad de cada vida desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural.
Each year we have an opportunity to renew our prophetic commitment to promoting human dignity and sanctity of every life from conception to natural death.
“No matter how serious the crime committed, we do not forfeit the dignity bestowed upon us by God. Governor Stitt’s denial of clemency to James Coddington is disappointing. There are other ways to administer just punishment for crimes without resorting to lethal measures that do not align with our state’s pro-life values and only serve to perpetuate the cycle of violence. Pray for an end to the death penalty. Pray that our leaders may have the wisdom and compassion to recognize the humanity in every person, regardless of their state in life. Pray for the victims of violence and their families that God brings them comfort and peace. Pray for the soul of the condemned and those who will be involved with his execution.”
OKLAHOMA CITY – Archbishop Paul Coakley on Aug. 22 announced the rescheduling of the Mass and dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine to Friday, Feb. 17, to ensure all non-construction items are ready, and necessary staff members are in place for the shrine to open immediately following the dedication.
Religious education is essential for the faith and growth of young parishioners across the globe. Catechists, or faith teachers, are essential in that education. Catechists throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City are invited to a special conference in September for their own faith training – further equipping them to serve their parishes.
Inner-city teens across the United States face numerous obstacles in their lives such as neglect, violence and broken family life. Vagabond Missions introduces them to Jesus and a loving community by mobilizing missionaries. Through outreach, every inner-city teen can be known, loved and experience hope for their lives.
Name: Fred Martin, Saint Joseph Catholic School, Enid; Name: Lou Ann Wood, All Saints Catholic School, Norman; Name: Wade Laffey, Saint Mary Catholic School, Ponca City; Name: Helen Treacy, Bishop John Carroll Catholic School, Oklahoma City; Name: Laura Cain, Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School, Oklahoma City; Name: Nicole De Longe, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Edmond; Name: Janet Edgar, Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School, Yukon
Catholicism in the Oklahoma Panhandle can be traced back nearly 500 years to when the Coronado Expedition crossed the area and Mass was celebrated there in 1542. The history from that point, however, is less clear.
The Center of Family Love’s multi-million-dollar, 9th annual Gift of Love Gala, provided the impetus towards world-change, literally, for those conquering intellectual and physical disabilities.
At Saint Gregory's Abbey, there is a book read to the monks at their evening meal, typically Monday through Friday. This book, “In the Eye of the Storm: a biography of Gregory the Great,” by Sigrid Grabner, was read during March and April. It of course was of interest to the monks since Saint Gregory the Great is the patron of the abbey.
In 2022, 278 Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School students took 567 exams in 22 subjects with 80% of students earned a passing score of 3 or higher. There were 108 McGuinness students who were named AP Scholars, the largest number of McGuinness students to ever receive the honor. Sixty-six seniors in the class of 2022 were named AP Scholars, the most of any graduating class at McGuinness.
by Owen Canfield, associate director for gift planning for the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma
At the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, they are happy to see more people making gifts to the Church from their Individual Retirement Accounts. This tool makes giving easy and it provides an attractive tax benefit.
CRACOW – Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees have passed through this ancient cultural capital of Poland since Vladimir Putin’s poorly equipped, miserably led and brutish army invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 on the spurious pretext that a “Nazi”-led Ukraine posed an existential threat to Russia’s security.
SAN ANTONIO — The Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship, worth $2,000, will be awarded to two Catholic lay men or women pursuing graduate degrees in theology or religious studies and in need of tuition assistance. This scholarship is geared towards those who have already obtained their bachelor’s degree and are either enrolled or want to enroll in a Catholic graduate school.
WASHINGTON - As Americans prepare to mark Labor Day on Sept. 5, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued an annual reflection on the world of work and the importance of upholding the dignity of all laborers.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sister Kathleen Storms hopes a calendar of prayers and suggestions for action during the upcoming worldwide Season of Creation will help people “understand that simple options can make an important difference in our care for creation.”