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When ninth grade students at Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School filled the hallways as the inaugural class in 2018, a bell system had not yet been installed. School staff stood in the hallway and rang a bell by hand to signal class changes and dismissal times.

Father Richard “Archie” Beckman, a retired priest for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, died peacefully on May 6 in Ponca City. He was 92. 

Three young people from two different high schools were inspired by speakers from the Knights of Columbus council at Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Norman to not just be pro-life but to do something about it. 

Saint Ann Retirement Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary with festivities throughout June. 

Q: What is a Eucharistic procession?  A: The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. A Eucharistic procession is a public witness of the adoration of the holy Eucharist, conducted through public streets.

After two years of virtual events, the million-dollar gala returns with more thrilling surprises at the 9th annual Gift of Love Gala on June 4 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. 

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.”

Assignments are effective Tuesday, June 28, 2022, unless otherwise noted.

In November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called for a National Eucharistic Revival in every U.S. diocese to renew the Church by rekindling a living relationship with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. 

OKLAHOMA CITY – For several months, the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine has been blue and salmon as crews worked to finish placing roof tiles and brick. Starting next month, the shrine church will begin to resemble its Spanish Colonial style. 

Each year, many campers look forward to summer when they can spend time with their friends, make new friends and pass the time with creative outdoor activities at Our Lady of Guadelupe Catholic Camp.

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.