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In theaters Aug. 25-27 This feature-length documentary narrated by acclaimed actor Martin Sheen, tells the extraordinary true story of an American priest who was murdered for refusing to abandon his people. Tickets are on sale now. Visit fathomentertainment.com/releases/american-martyr-the-stanley-rother-story/

The Altum Institute will offer Biblical School classes in English and Spanish beginning in September. For more information, visit altuminstitute.org/biblical-school.

A Domestic Church marriage retreat will be held from Sept. 4 to 6 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Visit domesticchurchfamilies.com/retreats/. Contact Jacob and AnneMarie Miller at [email protected].

Women ages 18-42 who are exploring God’s call in their lives and the possibility of religious life are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for the upcoming “Discernment Lounge: A Virtual Event,” from 7 to 8 p.m., EDT, on Sept. 7. There is no cost. Register at Events.SistersofProvidence.org; call (361) 500-9505 or e-mail [email protected].

The Altum Institute will host a seminar series on Understanding Purgatory 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, 24 and Oct. 1 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Dcn. James Tucker will be the presenter. Cost. $50. Contact [email protected] or (405) 720-2759.

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center is hosting an Ignatian three-day silent directed retreat from Sept. 10 to 13 at 4919 S. Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Cost $495 includes three nights lodging, eight home cooked meals, daily spiritual direction, Mass and reconciliation. Pre-registration required. Contact (405) 747-5035.

The Cathedral Cares Committee at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will host a QPR: Suicide Prevention Training at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. Amy Shipman of Catholic Charities will be the trainer. RSVP at cathedralokc.org/QPR.

A Mass of Remembrance for people lost to suicide will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1901 N.W. 18 St. in Oklahoma City. This Mass is for people of all faiths who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide, and anyone wishing to provide support. A reception will follow. Contact (405) 528-0485 or visit stfrancisokc.com/events/mor10.

The National Day of Remembrance Mass for the Unborn will be at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 12 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee.

The Council 4721 Knights of Columbus annual golf tournament is 8:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at Mohawk Golf Course, 5223 E. 41 St. N. in Tulsa. Check-in is 7 a.m. Registration $400 per team of four. Deadline is Sept. 1. Visit kofc4721.org. Contact [email protected]; (918) 984-7356.

The 2026 St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance will be on Sept. 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 47943 Abbey Rd. in Konawa. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Gourd dance is from 3 to 5:30 p.m.; supper at 6 p.m. and grand entry at 7 p.m. Take a chair. Vendor spots available; contact Kendra Lowden at (580) 399-0442.

Archbishop Coakley’s young adult cookout is on Sept. 13 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Visit archokc.org/okccya.

Moving Forward in Hope, a retreat for Catholic widows and widowers, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center, 4919 S. Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Participants seeking God's comfort, healing and hope in the midst of life's journey after the loss of a spouse will spend time in prayer, personal reflection and fellowship with others who share a similar experience. Participants will be encouraged to encounter Christ's healing presence and move forward with renewed faith. The day will also feature an inspiring and hope-filled presentation by Msgr. William Novak, V.G. and pastor of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond. Registration $40. Visit stjohn-catholic.org/event-details?mpid=46173.

The Tulsa Catholic Women’s Conference is Sept. 18-19 at the Renaissance Hotel & Conference Center, 6808 S. 107 E. Ave. in Tulsa. Speakers include award winning chef Fr. Leo Patalinghug. Visit tulsacatholicwomen.com to register.

The annual catechetical immersion for parish catechists will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 801 N.W. 50 St. in Oklahoma City. Contact [email protected] or (405) 720-2759.

Local volunteers for Catholic Relief Services are hosting a meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 19 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The meeting is for people who want to learn more about CRS and help plan the CRS Coalition's future. Register for the in-person or zoom meeting at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mhD2FDfcS26ENv-aL721mw.

The Knights of Columbus, St. John Nepomuk Council 6478, will host a golf tournament on Sept. 19 at Lake Hefner Golf Club, 4491 S. Lake Hefner Dr. in Oklahoma City. Lunch provided by Bubba’s 33. Proceeds support Knights projects and the Center of Family Love. Register at yukonkofc.org or (405) 805-6262.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass for law enforcement officials and first responders at 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church will host their inaugural Race with Grace 5K run at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at Wild Horse Park, 1201 N. Mustang Rd. in Mustang. Interested runners and walkers can enter at runsignup.com/Race/OK/Mustang/RaceWithGrace5K. For more information, visit holyspiritmustang.org.

A pregnancy and infant loss Remembrance Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. E-mail names of children to be honored at [email protected].