In classrooms, workplaces and even surprise celebrations, students at Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School continue to grow through experiences that extend beyond traditional academics.

Returning from spring break, Irish students continue to stay busy as they approach the final months of school. From Red Cord awards to new season goals, many remain focused as they both finish up and begin community endeavors.

La Iglesia Católica celebra en esta semana la Solemnidad de la Anunciación del Señor. La liturgia del 25 de marzo conmemora el hecho trascendental de cuando el Arcángel Gabriel visita a la Bienaventurada Virgen María y le anuncia que Dios la ha elegido para cumplir un papel excepcional en su Plan de Salvación para nosotros: Ser la madre de su Hijo.

This week, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. On March 25, the liturgy commemorates the momentous event when the Archangel Gabriel visits the Blessed Virgin Mary and announces that God has chosen her to fulfill the unique role in God’s salvific plan of being the mother of his Son.

Path to Canonization: Bl. Stanley Rother If the run to identify the miracle needed to solidify the cause for canonization of Blessed Stanley Rother shapes up as a long-distance relay – and it mostly is – then the handling of the baton would loom critical.

Independence Day stands as an easy date to remember for any American. But one particular July 4 – back in 2007 – remains unforgettable for Deacon Norm Mejstrik.

Crossing Lake Atitlán, situated in the massive volcanic crater in the Guatemalan Highlands of the Sierra Madre mountain range, Archbishop Paul Coakley glanced across the boat with a thought about Stanley Rother for Maria Scaperlanda.

Along with Blessed Stanley Rother, nearly 100 American men and women are currently being considered for sainthood. Some notable others also on the path with Blessed Stanley:

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.

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.