Men interested in the archdiocesan Permanent Diaconate Formation Program are invited to begin the application process. The multi-phase formation process spans five years, and is designed for formation in the human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral dimensions. (Click title for more information)
The archdiocesan Discipleship Conference is Aug. 10 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, 100 Mick Cornett Dr. Registration opens March 1. Early bird rate is $30 until March 31. Regular rate is $40 and closes July 10. Visit okdisciple.org.
Join Archbishop Coakley and other members of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City at the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. Visit archokc.org/nec2024.
Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Thursday, after the 11:30 a.m. Mass, from Noon to 3:50 p.m. in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City. The period of Adoration will conclude with Benediction.
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Tulsa and St. Gregory’s Abbey have launched the Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project to better understand the history and experiences of native students in Oklahoma Catholic boarding schools from 1880 to 1965. To contribute documents, photographs or an oral history to the project, e-mail info@oknativeschoolsproject.org. Learn more at archokc.org/oknativeschoolsproject.
Registration is open for the 2024 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp season. Cost is $450 per camper. Price increases to $500 on May 1. Discounts are available for siblings, Scholarships available. Visit campolog.org.
The next Serra Club of Oklahoma City meeting is 11a.m. March 19 at Catholic Charities, 1232 N. Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Fr. Jimmy James, pastor at Holy Family Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Visit serraokc.org.
The Knights of Columbus family bingo is March 21 at St. James Catholic Church, 4201 S. McKinley in Oklahoma City. All games are $10, with all door prizes furnished by the Knights. Food, reasonably priced, will be served at 5:45 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. All players will receive a raffle ticket for a 55-inch LED TV to be given away in October. Everyone with a March birthday will be recognized.
Mount St. Mary Catholic High School is calling all current eighth graders for Launch Day on April 12. On this day students will be on the Rocket campus gaining a peek into high school classes, creating, learning and participating in activities aimed at stretching their leadership skills. Launch Day will equip students with the tools to feel ready for the high school experience. Register at mountstmary.org.
The South Central District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul day-long training is 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on April 13 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Norman for new, current and prospective members. Ozanam Orientation, named for SVdP founder Bl. Frederic Ozanam, is free and open to anyone interested in attending but registration is requested. Lunch and materials are provided; there is no fee to participate. The day covers spirituality, history, home visits, an overview of poverty at the community level and mission, purpose and scope of the organization. People can contact their parish's St. Vincent de Paul, or e-mail svdp@stm-ou.org for more information or to register.
Fr. Patrick Boland, O.S.B., will lead a retreat, "A new walk on an old path: C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters," April 15-18 at Coury House, the retreat center of Subiaco Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Subiaco, Ark. Cost is $310 for accommodations, nine meals and conferences. Each Coury House guest room has its own restroom and shower. All linens are provided. For more information and to register, e-mail couryhouse@subi.org or call (479) 934-1290. Register by April 10.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends are April 19-21 at Canyon Crossing in Tulsa and July 19-21 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Contact Bryan and Karen Berland at bkberland@gmail.com or (405) 850-4274 or meoklahoma.org.
Day of Reflection, "Silence and Communion" moderated by Fr. Peter Shults, O.S.B. is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 20 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org, via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5296. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.
An Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents is 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. April 26-27 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Cost: $150 pp; $275 per cpl. Visit archokc.org/emmaus-retreat.
All women of the archdiocese are invited to the OKC Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women 22nd Biennial Convention 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 27 in the parish hall at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1901 NW 18, in Oklahoma City. There will be an election of officers for the 2024-2026 term. Speakers are Larann Wilson, Lynda Walton and Anna Timberlake. Registration is $30. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Make checks payable to OKC ACCW and send to Kathy Holland, P.O. Box 522, Wheatland, OK 73097. Day includes a silent auction and raffle drawings. Raffle proceeds go to ACCW Scholarship Fund. Contact Mary Ann Schmitt at (405) 650-9674.
St. Joseph Old Cathedral will have their annual fundraiser at 4:30 p.m. May 4 in the parish hall, 307 NW Fourth St. in Oklahoma City. The 150th Kentucky Derby will be televised, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cigar lounge, bourbon tasting and cash bar, silent auction, games and hat contest. Cost $125pp or $500 table of six. Must be 21 years of age. Proceeds go towards flowers for the altar throughout the year. Purchase tickets at sjocokc.org or from Maria in the office.
Fr. Richard Walz, O.S.B., will lead a retreat on "The Sermon on the Mount" May 10-12 at Coury House, the retreat center of Subiaco Abbey, a Benedictine monastery in Subiaco, Ark. Cost is $220 for a private room and $180 pp in a shared room. Retreat begins with registration after 3 p.m. on May 10 and ends after lunch on May 12. Retreat cost includes two nights' accommodations, six meals and conferences. Coury House has 35 guest rooms, each with its own restroom and shower. All linens are provided. For more information and to register, e-mail couryhouse@subi.org or call (479) 934-1290. Register by May 6.