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The Altum Institute and Newman University will offer a fundamental theology and elements of philosophy class beginning Jan. 9 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The instructor is Alexander Schmitt. Cost: $195 does not include Newman fees if taken for credit. Visit altuminstitute.org/theology/newman. Contact (405) 720-2759.

The Altum Institute and Newman University will also offer a patristics course 6-9 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Jan. 13 at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The instructor is Kristen Abbananto. Cost: $195 does not include Newman fees if taken for credit. Visit altuminstitute.org/theology/newman. Contact (405) 720-2759.

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 Altum Institute will present a Seminar Series – Virtue and the moral life: the wisdom of the Church 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 22 and 29 in the St. Peter’s Basilica room at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The presenter is Lilly Bermúdez-Wilkins. Cost $50. Visit altuminstitute.org/discipleship/sse. Contact (405) 720-2759; [email protected].

The next Retrouvaille weekend is Jan. 16-18. No marriage is beyond hope. Whether people are bored, angry, frustrated, not communicating well or in a state of hopelessness, Retrouvaille can help. Contact Troy and Lovette Rausch at [email protected], (405) 885-0667 or visit HelpOurMarriage.org.

The Altum Institute and St. Paul Street Evangelization will host an Invite One Back Training workshop 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Cost $40 includes workshop materials, morning hospitality and lunch. Visit archokc.org/GMDevents. Contact Larann Wilson at [email protected].

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.

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.