Catholic social justice and the Civil Rights Movement

January 19, 2026

by Diane Clay, the Sooner Catholic

On a steamy Georgia morning in March 1965, Father Eusebius Beltran and three of his brother priests piled into the four-door sedan they borrowed from the Archdiocese of Atlanta and headed south toward Selma, Ala.

Archbishop Coakley exhorts faithful to heed MLK call to be ‘a drum major for justice’

January 15, 2026

by OSV

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Marking the Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, urged Catholics to reflect on how they are called to be “drum majors for justice” in their own communities. He drew on the slain Civil Rights leader’s words and the Church’s Gospel mission from Jesus Christ in a Jan. 13 statement released by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

"What does it mean to be a drum major for justice,” asks Archbishop Coakley

January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON – “Dr. King encouraged people to be leaders in the priorities that Christ gave us in the Gospel,” said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a reflection commemorating the late civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Archbishop Coakley focused his reflection for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on a portion of Dr. King’s sermon, Drum Major Instinct:

Custodian – OKC

January 9, 2026

The Church of the Epiphany of the Lord is seeking a part-time custodian to support weekend parish operations by maintaining a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for parishioners, visitors and staff during weekend Masses and events. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively; ability to perform indoor/outdoor light physical tasks (standing, walking, bending, lifting 50lbs); reliability and punctuality are essential; willingness to work a flexible weekend schedule. Contact Geof Archer at (405) 722-2110 or operationsdirector@epiphanyokc.org.

“Make Straight the Way”

January 1, 2026

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