Archbishop Coakley stood before another packed room at the Petroleum Club, this time filling the role of speaker for the final Assembly of Catholic Professionals lunch of 2024.
Mientras se acerca el Día de Acción de Gracias, muchos de nosotros recordamos la historia del primer Día de Acción de Gracias en América, cuando los peregrinos y la tribu Wampanoag se sentaron para celebrar un banquete, donde dieron gracias por todo lo que se les había dado y por lo que habían superado el año anterior.
Like so many elements of Catholic life in America, the subject of nuns and sisters in holy orders are often misunderstood by those both inside and outside the faith.
On Nov. 3, many families across Oklahoma including, our students, woke up to the blaring cries of sirens and the intruding ding of pop-up notifications on their phones telling them to seek shelter immediately.
As the school approaches Thanksgiving Break, the Irish community continues to shine, advancing in athletics, arts and academics. From musical achievement to state triumph, students are leaving their mark both in and out of the classroom.
by Owen Canfield, director of the Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund
Earlier this year, the Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund received a generous two-year pledge from an Oklahoma City business owned by a husband and wife. I had visited briefly with the couple to explain the program’s tremendous tax benefits. They consulted with their CPA and agreed it was the perfect giving tool.
In the annals of historical boorishness, it would be hard to find something more egregious than the Holy See’s timing as it renewed its 2018 agreement with the People’s Republic of China, which allows the Chinese Communist Party a significant role in the appointment of Catholic bishops.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a temporary disaster case manager who under general supervision, counsels and aids disaster survivors, individuals and/or families requiring one or more forms of services to aid in disaster recovery; interviews clients experiencing disaster impact to finances, employment, food, housing, physical and mental impairments, and/or similar areas; secures and evaluates applicable related information; vets and refers clients to community resources and other organizations as appropriate outside of disaster recovery needs. Send cover letter and resume to Brian Smith at [email protected].
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a temporary disaster case management supervisor to be responsible for the achievement of recovery case management goals, provide overall case management direction, and oversight of and support to case management activities, and integration with other staff in the program. Will be responsible for necessary reporting, compliance, monitoring and evaluation of activities under direct control for state contract. This temporary grant funded position is expected to end on or before February 2026. Send cover letter and resume to Brian Smith at [email protected].
En mis recorridos por la arquidiócesis, tengo la dicha de celebrar la Misa con muchos de nuestros discípulos más jóvenes. Me encanta conocer a estos estudiantes, a lo mejor durante una visita a la escuela o en alguna Confirmación. Estos estudiantes de secundaria y bachillerato me inspiran y me animan, pero sobre todo ¡me dan esperanza!
When I travel around the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, I have the joy of celebrating Mass with many of our young disciples. I love meeting these students, perhaps during a school visit or a Confirmation.
Jonah Beckham, ordenado al diaconado transitorio en junio, continúa su formación en el Seminario St. Mary en Baltimore. Ahora se encuentra en la etapa final para convertirse en sacerdote, si Dios quiere, el próximo verano. El Diácono Beckham, quien recibió su formación inicial en la iglesia católica Saint John the Baptist en Edmond, se tomó un momento de su apretada agenda para responder una serie de preguntas y respuestas, ofreciendo una visión de su decisión de seguir el sacerdocio, su vida en el seminario St. Mary y más.
P: A veces en la Misa Dominical, hacen el rito de rosear Agua Bendita. ¿Cuál es el significado de este rito y por qué reemplaza a ambos el Kyrie y el acto penitencial? ¿Si el agua bendita no me cae a mi directamente, significa que no estoy participando o siendo bendecido como a otros que si les cae el agua bendita? ¿Qué diferencia tiene esta bendición a yo mismo persignarme con agua bendita de la pila?
Dear brothers and sisters,
As the new vocations director for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to guide and support men discerning God’s call to the priesthood.