VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Summer should be spent cultivating time with God, relaxing and caring for others, Pope Leo XIV said at Mass in a breezy hilltown during his brief summer break.
In theory, sitting down to family dinner and opening in prayer seems easily attainable. Similarly, integrating traditional Catholic prayers into everyday life or praying the rosary frequently doesn’t sound all that challenging.
When Jacob and AnneMarie Miller moved to Oklahoma City, searching for opportunities to enrich their faith, they found many opportunities for men or women.
Not many for both.
As a State House Representative, Ellyn Novak Hefner is using her convictions to forge a path toward true equality, opportunity and rights for every individual.
Father John Paul Lewis proposes an ambitious goal for Totus Tuus, the Catholic summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith.
TULSA – The Benedictine Sisters of Saint Joseph Monastery in Tulsa celebrated the installation of its newly elected prioress, Sister Julia Marie Roy, O.S.B., on July 1 during a ceremony held in the monastery’s Marian Chapel.
Deacon Javier Solis, age 65, of Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church in Midwest City died on July 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and the faith he so generously shared.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine will celebrate Blessed Stanley Rother's Feast Day on July 28, following a weekend of activities to honor the life and legacy of Blessed Stanley.
Little Flower Catholic Church is seeking an organist for the noon English Mass on Sundays. The organist will coordinate with the English music director in choosing music and coordinating the Sunday English Mass. Opportunities for playing for Holy Days is a possibility. Contact Fr. Tim Luschen at tluschen@littleflowerokc.org or (405) 235-2037.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is seeking a Key to Home case manager for a two-year multi-organization project that focuses on in person, housing-based case management services. As a team member, the case manager will assist in successfully housing and stabilizing a minimum of 40 households during the two-year funding period. Bachelor’s degree in social work, or human services related field, or six months of experience in encampment rehousing case management required; master’s degree preferred. At least 12-month’s case management experience working with those experiencing homelessness. Fluency in Spanish and English preferred. Send cover letter and resume to Nicole Curran at ncurran@ccaokc.org.
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church is seeking an organist for Sunday mornings 10 a.m. - noon. Contact Choir Director Dennis Mueggenborg at (405) 368-0214.
Bajo las calles de Roma, existe una red oculta de pasadizos que conectan el pasado con el presente, y nos ofrecen una perspectiva de la experiencia de los primeros cristianos. Las catacumbas, esos lugares subterráneos de sepultura utilizados con frecuencia tanto por los primeros creyentes como por otros, fueron algo más que lugares de descanso para los muertos, se convirtieron en santuarios para los vivos.
Deep beneath the streets of Rome, a hidden network of pathways connects past and present, offering us a glimpse into the early Christian experience. The catacombs, those underground burial sites often used by the first believers as well as others, were more than just resting places for the dead, they became sanctuaries for the living.
OKLAHOMA CITY – On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, John Grim and Jonah Beckham stood before Archbishop Coakley, their families and brother priests to declare their willingness to fulfill the duties of the priesthood and promise obedience to the bishop.
“Here I am, Lord, to do your holy will.” With these words June 27 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Norman, Sister Viviana de la Inmaculada López de Loera professed her perpetual vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, committing herself to live her baptismal consecration following Jesus Christ.
On June 19, Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Norman held a groundbreaking ceremony for its long-awaited new Mary Our Lady of Mercy Shrine.