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(OSV News) – Linked integrally with Scripture and the magisterium, the church's tradition is God's revelation. Thus, it acts as a source from which our knowledge and practice of the faith is drawn. The feast of the Assumption, possibly the oldest celebration of the Virgin Mary, is rooted in the tradition of Christian practice, supported by magisterial teaching and defined as one of four Marian dogmas.

Guatemalan culture honored at Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine

After more than two decades of planning, a new Catholic cemetery is set to be built in Oklahoma City.

The archdiocese communications department is working on a commemorative, high-quality magazine to celebrate 150 years of the Catholic Church in Oklahoma, to be distributed this fall. We are offering a limited number of advertising opportunities. If you would like to inquire about ad space in the magazine, please reach out to John Helsley, [email protected].

ENID – Inside the doors of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Enid stands Father Mark Mason, greeting parishioners with an inviting smile and an outstretched arm readily presenting a friendly handshake.

On a recent Sunday morning, Debbie Kelln played the keyboard at the rear of Holy Name Catholic Church in Shattuck, leading the congregation through the hymns and Mass parts.

As Saint John Paul II famously said, “As goes the family, so goes the nation, and so goes the entire world in which we live.”

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA) held its 50th Biennial State Convention on May 2-4, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City.

“The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a social vision for society.” (USCCB)

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.

Edmond couple admitted into papal order

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.

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine will celebrate Blessed Stanley Rother's Feast Day on July 28, following a weekend of activities to honor the life and legacy of Blessed Stanley.

OKLAHOMA CITY – On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, John Grim and Jonah Beckham stood before Archbishop Coakley, their families and brother priests to declare their willingness to fulfill the duties of the priesthood and promise obedience to the bishop.

“Here I am, Lord, to do your holy will.” With these words June 27 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Norman, Sister Viviana de la Inmaculada López de Loera professed her perpetual vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, committing herself to live her baptismal consecration following Jesus Christ.