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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This issue of the Sooner Catholic includes several encouraging stories directly from clients, whose names have been changed to protect client confidentiality, who have been positively impacted by your support of Catholic Charities. These examples were chosen to showcase how each Catholic Charities program animates the seven Corporal Works of Mercy. We hope these true stories inspire your continued support as we launch the 2022 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal.

My husband, David, and I were married for 28 years, had five children – three biological and two adopted. We all lived in our historic dream home in Enid until one day our lives changed forever.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University, SWOSU, Catholic Student Center has provided support to Catholic students for several decades

Father Kasimir “Casey” Krutkowski came to Oklahoma in 1949, with 12 other priests from Poland recruited by Bishop Eugene McGuinness to serve in the diocese as one of many who could not return to their homeland after World War II. His path to the Sooner state is one of heroism and terror.

I read “A Life on Fire: Oklahoma's Kate Barnard” while I was in quarantine for COVID-19 in late June. This biography on Kate Barnard (1875-1930) is the third biography written about this unique woman.

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. 

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 

For seniors in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City looking for an assisted living option with a strong Catholic identity there is Saint Ann Retirement Center. There are independent and assisted living campuses at Saint Ann.

World Youth Day is one year away and coordinators are busy organizing the event and inviting youth to participate in the international gathering. It will take place July 27 – Aug. 8, 2023, in Rome and Lisbon, and it is estimated that more than one million Catholic youth will attend.

Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide initiative to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers facing difficulties. 

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City released statistics on an AI-based texting platform that provides immediate access to mental health support through a chatbot named “Hope.”

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa on Nov. 11 launched a new project to better understand the history, educational value and experiences of Native students in Oklahoma Catholic boarding schools from 1880 to 1965.