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Registration is open for the 2025 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp season. Visit campguadalupe.org/summercamp.

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.

The Lay Missionaries of Charity or LMC is the Third Order of the Missionaries of Charity Contemplative within the Roman Catholic Church. It was founded by Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala, MC, priest and St. Teresa of Kolkata in Rome in 1984. It is intimately and spiritually affiliated to the Missionaries of Charity throughout the world. The LMC's primary mission is a life marked by prayer for the sanctification and salvation of the members of their own families and the poorest of the poor. Contact Toni Harrelson LMC Link, (405) 694-1292 or [email protected] for information on the meeting schedule and location.

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Applications are open for 2026 summer staff at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp in Wellston. Must be 16 years of age by June 1, 2026, to apply. Visit campguadalupe.org/summerteam.

The Saints & Scholars dinner benefiting the St. Thomas Aquinas Endowment is at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, 7000 N.W. Grand Blvd. in Nichols Hills. Register at cfook.org/saints2026.

The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wichita will host a come and see weekend Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and Feb. 27-March 1 at the IHM Motherhouse, 3550 N. 167th St. W. Colwich, Kansas. Single women between ages 18-35 who are discerning or wanting to learn more about religious life can RSVP with Sr. Marie Therese at (316) 722-9316 or [email protected]. Visit sistersihmofwichita.org.

St. Philip Neri Catholic School will host its third annual shrimp boil 6-9 p.m. Jan. 31 at the SPN family life center, 1107 Felix Place in Midwest City. Silent auction baskets, raffle games and a selection of beer and wine available. Cash donations graciously accepted. Adults only event.

Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School will host a trivia night at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the school, 801 N.W. 50 St. in Oklahoma City. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ticket options include a $600 VIP Table (10 seats, dinner, wine, dessert, premium seating), a $400 Table (10 seats, dinner), or individual tickets at $80 for two seats and $40 for one seat. Alcohol will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets at bmchs.org/alumni/trivia-night.

As part of the 150th year celebration of serving the Church in Oklahoma, the choir of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will chant choral vespers at 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at St. Gregory’s Abbey Church, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee.

The Oklahoma March for Life is Feb. 4 at the Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City. The day begins with the Sanctity of Life Mass at 7:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1616 N. Kelly Ave.; a march around the capitol at 9 a.m.; enter the capitol for Rose Day at 9:30 a.m.; speeches on the House floor at 11:30 a.m.; and benediction by Archbishop Coakley at 1 p.m.

The annual pro-life rally Rose Day is Feb. 4 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The day includes rose distribution and an indoor rally. The keynote speaker is Mia Armstrong. Visit roseday.life.

The Mount St. Mary Catholic High School Magic at The Mount Gala is 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 St. in Oklahoma City. For more information, visit mountstmary.org.

The Marriage Encounter Group of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee will hold a Valentine's Day dance 7-11 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Benedict Center of the church, 632 N. Kickapoo. Tickets are $20 per person or $40 a couple if purchased in advance or $25 and $50 at the door. Cost of the ticket includes unlimited hors d'oeuvres and beverage buffet. Attendees may bring their own wine or beer. Free nursery will be provided. All attendees are eligible for a drawing for a free get-away package at the Grand Casino and Hotel Resort. Proceeds will go towards sponsoring a couple to attend a future Marriage Encounter Weekend. Advanced tickets may be purchased after all weekend Masses, by contacting the office at (405) 275-0001 or online at stbenedict.us.

A Valentine dinner, dance will be held 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic School gym, 600 Garth Brooks Blvd. in Yukon. Tickets $30. Event for people 21 years of age and up. Catered dinner, beer, wine and dancing.

A "Holiness and Marriage" retreat presented by Fr. Peter Shults, O.S.B is set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 14 at the St. Gregory's Abbey Conference Center, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing [email protected], via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost is $30 prepaid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11 a.m., Feb. 19, Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave., Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Elizabeth Lev, art historian, author and internationally known speaker on Christian art and architecture. Visit cfook.org/acp.

The St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 16214 will host a Lenten fish fry 5-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 27; and March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 3901 S. Sunnylane Rd. in Del City. Suggested donation cost is $12 per meal. Dine in or take out.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will host its annual Green Tie Gala at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63 St. in Oklahoma City. The gala supports the Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers. Visit catholiccharitiesok.org.

The Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference is Feb. 21 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Dr. Speakers include Mgsr. James Shea, Mary Healy and Scott Hahn. Cost $79; students $59. Visit okcatholicwomen.com.