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.
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.
The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon is 11 a.m., Aug. 21 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Bishop James Conley. Visit cfook.org/acp.
Quinceañera courts and parents of Quinceañera are invited to a retreat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Connor Center, 3300 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Cost: $100 per family; $50 per person. Contact Erika Martinez at (405) 709-2806 or Andrea Hernandez at (405) 720-2759. Visit archokc.org/eventos.
The Widows of Divine Mercy at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond will be offering a program titled The Spirituality of Widowhood to bring love and comfort in Christ through their journey. They meet monthly from 9 to 10:30 am. Visit stjohn-catholic.org/events for specific dates. They are currently offering a seven-part teaching explaining The Widow's Status in the Old Testament. This will lead to an optional consecration of widows. The class will gather at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond in the commons, and the next meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23. Register at stjohn-catholic.org/event-details?id=24130.
A Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat will be held Aug. 29-31 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. To learn more or sign up for the retreat, contact Jacob and AnneMarie Miller at [email protected]. Register at domesticchurchfamilies.com.
The St. Eugene Knights of Columbus retreat is 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Aug. 30 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Open to all Catholics. Cost $30 includes lunch and refreshments. Seating limited. Mail checks made out to K of C Council 10822, 14616 Collingwood Kane, Edmond, OK 73013. Contact Michael Zink at (405) 314-4120; [email protected].
The Altum Institute’s Catechetical Immersion is set for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 801 N.W. 50 St. in Oklahoma City. Visit altuminstitute.org/event/971.
Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Drive, in Oklahoma City will host an Unbound Freedom in Christ Retreat 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (8 a.m. Mass optional) on Sept. 6. Discover the keys to spiritual healing and freedom. Register at ckokc.org/unbound-prayer-ministry.
A St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance will be held Sept. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 47943 Abbey Rd. in Konawa. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Gourd dance is 3-5:30 p.m. Supper is at 6 p.m. and grand entry is at 7 p.m.
Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School is seeking a part-time athletic director to serve as the primary contact for athletics with leagues, officials, coaches, student athletes, school administration, and parents while building a program focused on sportsmanship, teamwork, skill development, and competition. Primarily afternoon and evening time required with some weekends. Apply at cristoreyokc.org/careers. Contact Kelsey Herman at [email protected].