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Across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Holy Spirit is at work — and the stories are powerful.

En esta época del año, mientras visito las parroquias de nuestra extensa arquidiócesis para conferir el Sacramento de la Confirmación, el relato impactante de Pentecostés se estremece profundamente en mi corazón.

During this time of year, the powerful story of Pentecost stirs deeply within my heart, as I visit parishes across our vast archdiocese to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation.

A los 13 años, Jonah Beckham les dijo a sus padres que pensaba que lo estaban llamando al sacerdocio. La revelación fue un poco sorprendente, sin embargo, sus padres, Maggie y Monty Beckham, sabían que su hijo hablaba en serio de su fe y harían todo lo necesario para apoyar su discernimiento.

At age 13, Jonah Beckham told his parents he thought he was being called to the priesthood. The revelation was a little surprising, yet his parents, Maggie and Monty Beckham, knew their son was serious about his faith and they would do whatever they needed to do to support his discernment.

Emma Bowman considers herself a “natural introvert.” And yet, she bravely embraced a new challenge entering her senior year at Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School: newspaper reporter.

“Habemus Papam!” What a beautiful few weeks this has been in Rome. It was awe-inspiring to see the Church come together in a very human way over the past month.

Rother Shrine set to host national convention

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si.” The title translates to “Praise Be To You,” a reference to Saint Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Creatures,” a religious song praising God for all of creation, from Brother Sun to Sister Water.

The term “Totus Tuus” was a motto of the late Saint John Paul II. Its Latin meaning: “totally yours.”

The question is asked occasionally: With the Parental Choice Tax Credit now available to parents who want to send their children to a private school, is the Catholic Schools Opportunity Fund needed?

Oh my, what a special treat we have with this magnificent book. In “First Belong to God,” we have the opportunity to receive guidance from the late Pope Francis and gain encouragement and support from the work of author Austen Ivereigh as we participate in a wonderful eight-day spiritual retreat.

BELOIT, Kan. – Adoratio Foundation, in partnership with Comunità Regina della Pace, has launched an initiative to offer one million Eucharistic adoration Holy Hours for Pope Leo XIV.

For those impacted by addiction, Catholic in Recovery hosted a retreat for individuals, families and community members May 8-10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp in Wellston.

Several private companies have set out to “resurrect” extinct species using DNA and cloning technologies, with ongoing efforts to revive the dire wolf, wooly mammoth, dodo bird and various other ancient species.

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Viernes Junio 20 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sabado Junio 21 Centro Pastoral Catolico

Durante el reciente cónclave hubo intensas especulaciones (e incluso apuestas) sobre quién saldría al balcón de la Basílica de San Pedro después de que se disipara el humo blanco y sonara la solemne proclamación: “Habemus Papam”.

During the recent conclave there was intense speculation (and even wagering) about who would step onto the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica after the white smoke cleared and solemn proclamation rang out, “Habemus Papam.”

(OSV News) – De pie en la logia de la basílica de San Pedro, el recién elegido Papa León XIV sonrió, saludó y pareció contener la emoción el 8 de mayo mientras se presentaba al mundo como el 266º sucesor de San Pedro -- el primer estadounidense en ocupar ese cargo.

Standing on loggia of Saint Peter's basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to Saint Peter – the first American to hold that role. His first words: "Peace be with you!"