Catholic apologist Joe Heschmeyer will be the presenter of a Lenten mission at 7 p.m. March 22-24 at Saint Benedict Catholic Church, 632 N. Kickapoo St. in Shawnee. The Lenten mission will take place at the Gathering Space in the church.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City invites youth and young adults to join in on a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2027 from July 30 to Aug. 10, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea. Thousands of young Catholics from around the globe will unite for prayer, worship and fellowship. Imagine Pope Leo celebrating Mass, sleeping under the stars, and exploring the rich Catholic heritage of Korea—all while encountering Christ in a powerful way. Verso Ministries is partnering with the archdiocese to provide a comprehensive pilgrimage package that includes: Round-trip flights from Oklahoma City; accommodations; WYD registration; spiritual preparation resources; and fundraising support is available through Verso’s Fundraising Kit for Youth and Young Adults, packed with practical strategies, sample letters and event ideas. Learn more and reserve a spot at versoministries.com/departures/wyd-seoul-2027-archdiocese-of-oklahoma-city.

Catholic in Recovery meetings are at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Meerschaert House, second floor, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1901 N.W. 18 St. in Oklahoma City.

First Friday Sacred Heart Mass, 7 p.m., Catholic Pastoral Center. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation prior to Mass. Call Celeste Sullivan at (405) 820-7255; cleahsullivan@gmail.com.

Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Wednesday, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, from noon to 3:50 p.m. in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City. The period of Adoration will conclude with Benediction.

Desde mi nombramiento como arzobispo hace 15 años, no he dejado de rezar por un nuevo Pentecostés que conduzca a una nueva evangelización en Oklahoma, una renovación que conmueva los corazones para un encuentro más profundo con el Verbo encarnado y una decisión consciente de seguir a Jesucristo.

Since my installation as archbishop 15 years ago, I have not ceased praying for a new Pentecost leading to a New Evangelization in Oklahoma, a renewal that would stir in hearts a deeper encounter with the Word made flesh and a conscious decision to follow Jesus Christ.

La audaz captura del Presidente Nicolás Maduro resultó en diversas reacciones. Entre ellas para algunos locales venezolanos: esperanza.

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Catholic Sisters Week: Young women share local stories of their call to religious life

Our Lady’s Cathedral bringing Hallow to Lenten mission

The bold capture of President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela resulted in many reactions. Among them for some Venezuelans locally: hope.

With 1,500 women in attendance, the 19th annual Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference became the largest Catholic women’s Bible study in the state.

Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School has formally appointed Kelsey Herman as president and Kinsey Genheimer, as principal, solidifying the school’s permanent leadership team following a period of transition.

Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School hosted its annual Magic at the Mount Gala on Feb. 7 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, raising $302,000.

The Church has once again entered the liturgical season of Lent. It is a time of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer as everyone prepares their hearts for the Passion, death and Resurrection of Christ. This preparation takes many different forms at The Mount.

With a couple scrimmages behind them, Irish baseball is gearing up for its season with the addition of new coach Grant Ledbetter.

When Sarai heard her name announced as homecoming queen, she stood still for a moment, visibly surprised, before classmates surrounded her with congratulations. Moments later, Isaias stood beside her as homecoming king, smiling as students filled the gym with applause.

Jonah Soucy is a graduate with a Master of Arts degree in catechetics and evangelization from Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. His book, “40 Days, 40 Ways to Pray” is an introduction or summary of various kinds or methods of prayer within the Roman Catholic Church. This includes Eastern Rites, too.