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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Summer should be spent cultivating time with God, relaxing and caring for others, Pope Leo XIV said at Mass in a breezy hilltown during his brief summer break.

In theory, sitting down to family dinner and opening in prayer seems easily attainable. Similarly, integrating traditional Catholic prayers into everyday life or praying the rosary frequently doesn’t sound all that challenging.

When Jacob and AnneMarie Miller moved to Oklahoma City, searching for opportunities to enrich their faith, they found many opportunities for men or women. Not many for both.

Edmond couple admitted into papal order

As a State House Representative, Ellyn Novak Hefner is using her convictions to forge a path toward true equality, opportunity and rights for every individual.

Father John Paul Lewis proposes an ambitious goal for Totus Tuus, the Catholic summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith.

TULSA – The Benedictine Sisters of Saint Joseph Monastery in Tulsa celebrated the installation of its newly elected prioress, Sister Julia Marie Roy, O.S.B., on July 1 during a ceremony held in the monastery’s Marian Chapel.

Deacon Javier Solis, age 65, of Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church in Midwest City died on July 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and the faith he so generously shared.

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine will celebrate Blessed Stanley Rother's Feast Day on July 28, following a weekend of activities to honor the life and legacy of Blessed Stanley.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, John Grim and Jonah Beckham stood before Archbishop Coakley, their families and brother priests to declare their willingness to fulfill the duties of the priesthood and promise obedience to the bishop.

“Here I am, Lord, to do your holy will.” With these words June 27 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Norman, Sister Viviana de la Inmaculada López de Loera professed her perpetual vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, committing herself to live her baptismal consecration following Jesus Christ.

On June 19, Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Norman held a groundbreaking ceremony for its long-awaited new Mary Our Lady of Mercy Shrine.

Many a couple enters into the Sacrament of Matrimony, hoping to share a life together, maybe raise a new generation of Catholics, until death do they part.

Through the doors of Pirates Alley, the custom frame shop on Britton Road in Oklahoma City, Theresa Hurt awaits with warmth, a soft smile providing a welcome greeting.

The Blessed Stanley Rother Museum will soon house seven new prints by the renowned artist Carmen Lind Pettersen to its collection.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Shrine Saints Society, which began in February 2025 is an exclusive group of resolute supporters committed to preserving and enhancing the shrine and its need for funding. These donors play a crucial role in maintaining the historic beauty of the shrine and enhancing the spiritual and cultural experiences for visitors and pilgrims from all walks of life.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is preparing for TASTE 2025, a celebration of the rich flavors of Mexican heritage.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Gift of Love Gala continues to draw passion and support for the Center of Family Love.

This book on Pope Pius XII, who was pope from 1939 to 1958, focuses on what he did to help Jews and others during World War II.

Some moments in history are so singular that even many years after their occurrence we remember exactly where we were when we heard the news of their happening.