St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond is presenting Alpha, a weekly journey exploring the Christian faith at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Sept. 18. There will be free dinner, childcare and a weekly video presentation followed by discussion. Visit alphausa.org/about.

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Central Region’s fall gathering “Hearing God’s Voice” is 9:30 a.m. – noon Sept. 20 at the St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church fellowship hall, 1576 Tim Holt Dr. in Harrah. Registration fee of $10 is payable at the door. Donations for the silent auction are welcome. RSVP by Sept. 15 to Mary Ann Schmitt at (405) 650-9674 or sgmaschm@gmail.com.

The Bl. Stanley Rother Hispanic Cultural Institute of St. Joseph Catholic Church will have the opening night for the fall semester at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Metter Room of the parish center, 421 East Acres St. in Norman. Everyone is invited and being a member is not necessary to attend this first night. Spanish language and cultural studies classes will be offered from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Register on opening night or on Facebook at bit.ly/BSRHCI-Fall2025. Enrollment ends Sept. 30. Tuition is $50 per semester. If registering online, payment can be made on opening night. If registering in-person, arrive at 6:30 p.m. on opening night. Check should be made payable to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Donations to the Institute are accepted. Contact the parish office at (405) 321-8080 and/or e-mail Ignacio Ruiz, Jr. at rotherhispanicinstitute@gmail.com. Visit facebook.com/BSRHCI.

The Tulsa Catholic Women’s Conference is Sept. 26-27 at the Renaissance Hotel in Tulsa. Guests include Sr. Josephine Garrett, Lisa Cotter, Kate Capato and Jill Simons. Cost $79. Register at tulsacatholicwomen.com.

The Office of Hispanic Ministry of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will host the second Festival de Matachines from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, 700 S.E. 89 St. in Oklahoma City. All Matachines groups are invited and can register at archokc.org/matachines. Recognition will be given to the best performers. A panel of qualified judges will choose the best dances of the second Matachines Festival. The best dances will be awarded according to the established criteria. First place: $1,000. Second place: $500. Third Place: $300. Contact Connie Diaz at (405) 728-3561, cjackson@archokc.org or Andrea Fraire at (405) 720-2759, afraire@archokc.org.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass for law enforcement officials and first responders at 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Visit archokc.org/bluemass.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Church 11th annual Oktoberfest is 5:30 – 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at 1100 N Sara Rd. in Mustang. There will be entertainment, new menu options, a beer truck, silent and live auctions and more. Must be 21 years of age and older. Tickets are $50 per person until Aug. 23, then will be $55. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Visit mustangcatholic.ejoinme.org/Oktoberfest2025.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church is hosting The Crimson Gala 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. The gala is in support of campus ministry at the University of Oklahoma. Visit stm-ou.org.

The Gospel of Life Disciples annual fun-raiser is 5-9 p.m. Oct. 4 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. Join in for food, fun and fellowship to support their mission of caring for the dying with compassion and faith as they journey home to God. Take cash for activities. RSVP with Dolores Person at dolores@gospeloflofedisciples.org.

St. Benedict Catholic Church will host is 68th annual Fall Festival 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 4 at 632 N. Kickapoo in Shawnee. Vendor and entertainment applications can be found at stbenedict.us.

Archbishop Coakley invites all couples celebrating wedding anniversaries in 2025, especially couples marking milestone years such as 25, 40, 50 or more, to the Milestone Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Register by Sept. 19 at archokc.org/anniversary-mass. Certificates will not be handed out to couples who do not register.

St. James the Greater Catholic Church will host its fifth annual charity golf tournament on Oct. 6 at Winter Creek Golf & Social Club, 2300 Clubhouse Dr. in Blanchard. Registration at 8 a.m. Shotgun starts at 9 a.m. Team of four players $ 600. Individual player $150. Contact Paul Hernandez, (405) 706-9306; Jesus Hernandez, (405) 512-3002.

The Center of Family Love presents Casino Royale Night on Oct. 9 a t River Spirit Casino Resort, 8330 Riverside Parkway in Tulsa. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $250. Visit centeroffamilylove.org/casino.

The Three Hearts pilgrimage to Clear Creek Abbey is Oct. 9-11. For more information about the two-day, 35-mile walk visit threeheartspilgrimage.org.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is hosting a Holy Fire Middle School retreat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center, 6000 S. Prosper Blvd. in Midwest City. Cost $54.50 until Sept. 24 then $64.50. Lunch included.

St. Gregory’s Abbey vocation director Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 to a Monastic Encounter Weekend Oct. 17-19. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, lectio divina, common work, and communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. While these encounters are primarily intended for those discerning a religious vocation, they are of spiritual benefit to anyone yearning to know God’s still, small voice amidst life’s chaos. To register or for more information about discerning a vocation at St. Gregory's Abbey, e-mail vocations@monksok.org, visit monksok.org, or call Fr. Simeon at (405) 878-5456.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Tulsa and Springs in the Desert will present Cherished: A retreat for those in a season of infertility on Oct. 24-25 at the Church of St. Benedict, 2200 W. Ithica St. in Broken Arrow. Cost: $200 couples; $150 individuals. Visit springsinthedesert.org/oklahoma.

The 2025 “Las heridas de la muyer” Catholic Women’s Conference is 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Featured speakers are Lupita Venegas and Mari Pablo. Register at mujercatolicaok.com.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the annual Red Mass for legal professionals at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Visit archokc.org/redmass.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang will host its annual Altar Society craft fair 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the church, 1100 N. Sara Rd. in Mustang. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Visit holyspiritmustang.org/craft-fair-form.