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The Sooner Catholic received seven awards from the Catholic Media Association during the 2024 Catholic Media Conference held June 18-21 in Atlanta. Awards are from 2023 publications.

En Oklahoma, el verano significa calor. Pero, para muchas personas, el verano también es cuando esperamos unas muy anticipadas vacaciones.

In Oklahoma, summertime means heat. But, for many people summertime also is when we look forward to a much-anticipated vacation.

More than 200 friends, family members, priests, deacons and the faithful filled The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on June 1 to witness the transitional diaconate ordination of John Grim and Jonah Beckham. God willing, they will be ordained to the priesthood in 2025.

Returning to Oklahoma City for her 20th high school class reunion, Laura Cain reconnected with an old love. Mount St. Mary Catholic High School.

Edward Sri stands direct in his challenge to Catholics – go deeper in the Faith, even if they think they’re already there.

Following Mass at Saint Joseph Old Cathedral, Emma Bowman filed outside for the two-mile walk – make that a march – to the state capitol, not knowing what to expect that June 8 morning.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will host the 15th annual Reds, Whites & Brews from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at The OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. in Oklahoma City.  This annual event supports Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and Norman to help women and children experiencing homelessness.

Is it possible to love playing video games while loving and serving God? According to Bobby Angel, author of “Gaming and the Heroic Life,” the answer to this question is a resounding, “Yes!”

Ordenación junio 29

P: Sé que, como sacerdotes, llevan vidas muy ocupadas y exigentes, por lo cual estamos agradecidos. ¿Cuál es el aspecto más gratificante, aquello que les brinda mayor alegría, en su servicio como sacerdotes? Anónimo

Las palabras de despedida tienen importancia, especialmente cuando podrían ser el intercambio final entre amigos en esta vida.

Parting words hold significance, especially when it might be the final exchange among friends in this lifetime. 

Ordination June 29

Father's Day is June 16

Q: I know you all live very busy and demanding lives as priests, to which we are thankful. What is the most fulfilling aspect, the thing that brings you the most joy, in your service as a priest? Anonymous

The Center of Family Love has announced the return of the multimillion-dollar Gift of Love Gala, celebrating 43 years of creating new possibilities by empowering those with developmental disabilities.

Angela Gunderson stood before a room full of engaged listeners, spreading newfound hope for Catholic schools.

Oklahomans are no stranger to violent spring storms. Damaging winds, flooding, hail and tornadoes are often part of the transition from winter into spring.

Archbishop Paul Coakley joined parishioners from Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Norman to bless the new columbarium at the cemetery. The blessing, following Mass celebrated by the archbishop, took place Holy Trinity Sunday on May 26.