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A letter from Father Brian Buettner, Vocations Director
On June 29, Archbishop Coakley ordained five men to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. For these five men, my newest brother priests, this was the culmination of several years of formation made possible because of your prayers and financial support. Thank You!
Most people who spend that many years preparing for a career can expect accolades and hefty salaries. Fathers John Herrera, Zak Boazman, Jerome Krug, Will Banowsky and Alexander Kroll will not be earning huge salaries, but rather will continue to give their lives in service to God and his people throughout the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
Incredibly, there are 21 other young men currently studying to conform their lives to Jesus Christ as his priests.
Formation for each of the seminarian’s costs nearly $50,000 per year. The cost of classes, room and board, books, travel and other formation opportunities are covered by your generous support.
This year, please consider becoming a member of the Living Faith Society with a monthly gift of $ 42, $2 per month for each of the 21 seminarians. Monthly support from members of the Living Faith Society help us ensure the ongoing expenses of the program are met.
Thank you for prayerfully considering your support of the future priests of the archdiocese. Please use the enclosed calendar to pray for the seminarians each day.
To quote Venerable Fulton Sheen, “For the most part, the religious vocation is rather a silent but insistent whisper, yet one that demands a response; no violent shaking of bedposts or loud noises in the night. Just ‘you are called to be a priest.’” May those God is calling to the priesthood respond generously, always assisted by our prayers for them!Sincerely,
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If you have any questions about your gift, please email stewardship@archokc.org or call 405-709-2745
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Father John Herrera - My Story
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From the desk of the Archbishop
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Seminarians for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City are preparing for a life of service to the faithful in central and western Oklahoma. I will be proud to call these men my brother priests after their ordination. You are the key to allowing these men to continue on, I ask that you prayerfully consider generously supporting these men.
The five new priests of the Archdiocese are eagerly embracing priestly life and ministry through the first few months since ordination. I am proud of them and you should be to. These men in formation are able to continue on because of you. You are their benefactors and we will all benefit from their service as priests.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley
Archbishop of Oklahoma City
