National speakers featured at 2020 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference

February 17, 2020

Oklahoma Catholic women are invited to hear inspiration and motivational speakers at the 2020 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference on Saturday, March 28, at the Embassy Suites in Norman.

Taste of Sacred Heart returns in El Reno

February 17, 2020

by Charles Albert, the Sooner Catholic

March 7 will mark the return of Taste of Sacred Heart to El Reno. More than 500 people will participate in a benefit for Sacred Heart Catholic School.

What does stewardship mean for high school students?

February 17, 2020

by Cherry Halford, for the Sooner Catholic

What is stewardship? Ask this to anyone under age 15 and they may give you a blank stare.

Meet the Seminarians: Matthew Duff

February 17, 2020

This is part of a series to introduce the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.

Holy Innocents’ Foundation

February 17, 2020

by Judy Hilovsky

Tucked away in an office complex on the northwest side of Oklahoma City is Holy Innocents’ Foundation’s Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Although from the outside it appears like any of the other half-dozen buildings there, it is a place of prayer and comfort.

Be a Lenten Vincentian

February 17, 2020

Throughout the archdiocese, Catholics are growing spiritually by serving people in need as Vincentians. Vincentians are members of Saint Vincent de Paul Conferences. They meet and talk with people in their community and neighborhoods who reach out for one-time, emergency help, usually with rent or utility assistance.

From the Archives

February 17, 2020

by George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist

The brothers Hanrahan, Michael and Denis, were a part of the essential influx of foreign-born priests who built the Church in Oklahoma. In truth, Father Michael was born in Brooklyn, but moved with the family back to Ireland when he was four years old. Father Denis was born in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland.

We need to receive the Eucharist with a pure heart!

February 17, 2020

by Pedro A. Moreno, O.P.

Feb. 26 is Ash Wednesday

Book Review: “Filled with patience and joy”

February 17, 2020

by John H. Dolezal, the Sooner Catholic

It has been said that “big things can come in small packages.” “Inside Suzie” is a small, yet powerful book that provides strong and clear evidence in support of this expression.

Making Sense of Bioethics: Christian girls and abortion

February 17, 2020

by Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk

When Mother Teresa visited New Bedford, Mass., in June 1995, she told those of us gathered at Saint Lawrence Martyr Church: “Abortion is the greatest evil of today.” Never one to mince words, Mother Teresa’s courage, truthfulness and charity were palpable. Parents today need similar fortitude, honesty and love to be able to discuss the hard topic of unplanned pregnancies and abortion with their children.

African American students urged to learn about their history, heritage

February 17, 2020

by Josephine von Dohlen, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington urged students at Archbishop Carroll High School to take time during Black History Month to study the heritage and history of African Americans.

Videos are new component to bishops' 'Faithful Citizenship' guide

February 6, 2020

by Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- A series of long-planned videos that supplement the U.S. bishops' quadrennial "Faithful Citizenship" document that provides guidance to voters during a presidential election year have been finalized for viewing.