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The Sooner Catholic and the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City office of communications received 12 awards from the Catholic Media Association during the 2026 Catholic Media Conference held June 16-19 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Awards are from 2025 publications, graphics and videos.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered June 10-12 for their Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, Florida.

(OSV News) — At their spring assembly in Orlando, Florida, the U.S. bishops focused on strengthening the Church’s mission and addressing challenges while keeping the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the key to personal and public transformation in focus.

ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a late afternoon Mass June 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe.

ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — A sea of white robes and zucchettos of pink and magenta in the pews. A statue of Jesus welcoming the faithful with his exposed Sacred Heart upon the foot of the altar.

Nosotros como católicos contamos con tiempos litúrgicos y solemnidades, y estas son una de las formas en que, a través de nuestra fe, marcamos el transcurso de nuestras vidas y damos sentido al tiempo con nuestras festividades.

One of the ways we Catholics punctuate our lives and mark time with our faith is through liturgical seasons and feasts. In addition to seasons such as Lent and Easter, Advent and Christmas, we also dedicate certain months to fostering various devotions that further integrate our lives with the practice of our faith.

Ordenación al Diaconado de Martin Parizek, el 27 de junio

(OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, which addresses artificial intelligence, is "a powerful reminder that no technology can replace a child of God, and all technology should be placed at the service of helping humanity thrive," said Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City.

(OSV News) – "Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together."

Martin Parizek diaconate ordination June 27

Dr. Gilbert Lavoie is a medical doctor, a specialist in internal medicine, occupational medicine and public health. He has studied the Shroud of Turin for more than 40 years using forensics and Scripture. He worked with various researchers that have been studying the shroud for decades.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has chosen 49 high school students from across the state for its 14th annual Teen Leaders class.

Native Oklahoman Bridgette (Bridgy) McCollum was recently selected as a feature baton twirler for Texas Christian University’s prestigious Horned Frog Marching Band.

In early 2023, a 66-year-old former nurse in Australia, Marlene Bevern, was suffering from an aggressive form of motor neuron disease and opted for physician-assisted suicide. She was also very determined to donate her organs for transplant afterward – something that had never been done before in Australia.

The St. Benedict Guild Stitchers in Shawnee offer communion linens, priest Pyx pouches and homebound minister pouches via their online store at stbenedict.us/groups/guild. Contact [email protected].

The St. Gregory's College Class of 1987 reunion weekend is June 11-13, 2027, at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., in Shawnee. The Abbey is looking forward to welcoming alumni from the classes of 1986, 1987 and 1988 to celebrate early friendships, relive old memories and create new ones. Whether it has been a few years or a few decades since people have connected with classmates, this reunion will be an opportunity to rekindle friendships and remember what made St. Gregory's such a remarkable place. To help reconnect the St. Gregory's family, e-mail current contact information. If anyone knows how to reach former classmates or has updates about fellow alumni, please share. Contact Robin Spath at [email protected].