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Hay gente que prefiere la educación católica por muchas razones. Algunas familias la eligen por su excelencia académica y otras la eligen por la comunidad tan unida. Hay quienes la escogen para que sus hijos sean educados conforme a pautas morales que fomenten la virtud.

People choose Catholic education for many reasons. Some families choose it for excellence in academic instruction. Some choose it for the tight-knit community. Some choose it so their children will be taught according to a moral compass with an emphasis on virtue.

Across the landscape of various education options, what is it that sets a Catholic school apart?

Sr. Veronica Higgins, CST May 9, 1951 — Jan. 2, 2025

Catholic Schools Week

The Gospel of Life Disciples + Dwellings (GOLD) is expanding its outreach with a new mission in the rural town of Cerro de Oro, a small village on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, where Blessed Stanley Rother lived and worked.

New venue, consistent message: make way for God

Dan Straughan, founding executive director of the Homeless Alliance, and Red Rock Behavioral Health Center to be honored at event

Sister Veronica left a mark on all at the Center of Family Love, a lifetime care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities in Okarche. Soon, residents and staff plan to honor her with a celebration day on campus.

Lessons of Faith and formation at The Mount

Current and former Irish students appreciate BMCHS education

Cristo Rey offers unique opportunities

“Voices of the Saints: a 365-day journey” is the third edition of Bert Ghezzi’s book of saints. It is a collection of biographies and selections from what the saint or blessed wrote or said, or something that has been written about the saint or blessed by another author.

The Oklahoma City Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Central Region, held its annual Mass and luncheon on Nov. 16 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang. This event honored the women in parishes for their dedication and service, both at the parish level and in their community.

Sister Laurentia Koehler died Dec. 29 at the age of 89. Last summer, she celebrated 70 years as a professed member of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. In 1996, she served as principal of Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School in Yukon. She finished her ministry in education at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Okarche, teaching part-time and caring for her elderly mother.

Brother DuWayne Brisendine, SM, died Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 89 with 71 years of religious profession. The Marianist Province of the United States stated he was of the Marianist Residence Community in San Antonio, Texas.

Nurses and doctors can encounter distressing images as death unfolds for their patients. Those approaching death may make odd bodily movements, give off stenches or emit strange groans.

May 9, 1951 — Jan. 2, 2025