Bulletin Announcements

Vespers, all-night vigil
Join Archbishop Coakley, clergy, religious and faithful from across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for Vespers and an all-night vigil with the remains of Bl. Stanley Rother on Sunday, Feb. 12 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Doors open at 4 p.m. and Vespers begin at 5 p.m. After Vespers, attendees can pray before the casket of Bl. Stanley Rother before he is moved to his final place of repose at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine the next morning. The church will be open to the public until 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13. Don't miss the only time Bl. Stanley’s casket will be presented before being placed in the shrine chapel altar.

Rother shrine dedication Feb. 17
Join Archbishop Coakley, priests of the archdiocese, bishops and guests for the dedication of the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in Oklahoma City. The dedication will be the centerpiece of a week-long celebration and is open to the public. Seating will be limited and available on a first-come first-serve basis. Find more information at archokc.org/shrinededication.

Rother documentary
Watch the official documentary on Oklahoma’s Bl. Stanley Rother at stanleyrother.org or https://youtu.be/hsOvNtoZVzc. Copies also are available at the Rother Store online at rotherstore.com.

Oklahoma Catholic Native Schools Project
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.

Jobs Box
Find the latest career opportunities in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in the Jobs Box at archokc.org/jobs-box.

Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will take 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. The period of Adoration will conclude with Benediction.

Rose Day
Rose Day 2023 is Feb. 8 at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Registration is 9 a.m. on the second floor rotunda. Rose distribution begins at 9:30 a.m. The indoor rally begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Oklahoma House of Representatives Chamber, fourth floor. Visit roseday.life.

Magic at the Mount Gala
Mount St. Mary Catholic High School Magic at The Mount Gala Feb. 11 at The Omni, 100 West Oklahoma City Blvd. in Oklahoma City. Visit mountstmary.ejoinme.org/supportmagic23.

Monastic encounter weekend
St. Gregory’s Abbey invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 for a monastic encounter weekend Feb. 17-19 at 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, Lectio Divina, common work, communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. Contact Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. at (405) 878-5456, vocations@monksok.org or visit monksok.org/vocations.

Retrouvaille
Marriage can be healed. Retrouvaille offers the chance to rediscover a loving marriage. For confidential information about the program or to register for the February program beginning with a weekend Feb. 24 - Feb. 26, call (405) 443-3541, e-mail okc@retrouvaille.org or visit helpourmarriage.org.

The Forge
The Forge college retreat is 7 p.m. Feb. 24 – 1 p.m. Feb. 26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp, 24208 Pottawatomie Rd. in Wellston. The retreat is an opportunity for students ages 18-25 to grow deeper in love with Jesus Christ. Retreat leaders will be the Servants of Christ Jesus from Denver. Cost: $100. Scholarship available. Contact jpalmer@archokc.org.

Day of Reflection 
Day of Reflection, “The Great Sacrifice of Love” presented by Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B. is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Feb. 25 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org, via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference
The 2023 In The Father’s Footsteps XXVII Catholic Men’s Conference is 8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Speakers are Fr. Dave Pivanko, Jon Leonetti, Robert Rogers and Sr. Mary Michael Fox. Visit catholicmen.net.

Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference
The 2023 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s conference is March 4 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Guest speakers are Fr. Donald Calloway, Heather Khym and Dan and Stephanie Burke. Tickets: $65; $39 students. Visit okcatholicwomen.com. 

Faith community nurses’ conference
The 16th annual Faith Community Nurses' Conference, titled "Nurses Ministering with Strengths, Gifts and Resources Through the Faith Community and Beyond" is online and in person March 2-3. Registration information: fcnaok.org (Under events, documents and brochures). Register at forms.gle/PP37jCBng2Vateq6A. 

Awaken
A high school youth leadership retreat, Awaken, is March 13-17 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp. Cost $225 pp. Visit campolog.org/awaken. 

Encounter with God’s Call
The next Encounter with God’s Call at Conception Seminary College is March 25-27. The weekend provides an opportunity to discern the call to priesthood and learn about college seminary life. Visit ewgc.org. Contact Fr. John Herrera at (405) 474-5534.

Monastic Encounter Weekend
St. Gregory’s Abbey invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 for a monastic encounter weekend March 31-April 2 at 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, Lectio Divina, common work, communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. Contact Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. at (405) 878-5456, vocations@monksok.org or visit monksok.org/vocations.

Day of Reflection 
Day of Reflection, "A Day of Silence at the Abbey" presented by Abbot Lawrence Stasyszen, O.S.B. is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 1 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org, via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Spiritual retreat for grieving parents
An Emmaus Ministry spiritual retreat for grieving parents is 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. April 1 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. This Catholic ministry serves the spiritual needs of parents whose children of any age died by any cause, no matter how long ago. Space is limited. Register at emfgp.org.  

Follow the archdiocese on social media
Stay up-to-date on all that is happening in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City by following the archdiocese on Facebook (facebook.com/ArchOKC), Instagram (ArchOKC), YouTube (ArchOKC), Twitter (@ArchOKC) and TikTok (archokc).

Become a seminarian pen pal!
Our seminarians are away from home for months at a time during their formation. While at seminary, they would like to hear from people back home in Oklahoma! To become a Seminarian Pen Pal, visit archokc.org/penpal, find their addresses and send a letter, card or gift package.

Safe environment training
The archdiocese has an updated training program for volunteers, staff members and clergy that is required before working with minors in the diocese’s Catholic churches and schools. Learn more at archokc.org/safe-environment.

Read Archbishop Coakley’s pastoral plan for the next 10 years 
Archbishop Coakley encourages all clergy and lay people to spend time studying his latest pastoral letter, “Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City” with the help of new study guides in English and Spanish. The letter and pastoral plan lay out the vision for the archdiocese through 2030. Find the pastoral letter and study guides at archokc.org/vision2030.

Archbishop Coakley calls for St. Michael prayer
Archbishop Coakley has called for priests, deacons, seminarians and lay men and women to pray the prayer to St. Michael, and for parishes to include the prayer after every Mass.

El Arzobispo Coakley ha pedido a todas las parroquias que incluyan la oración de San Miguel al final de la Misa.

Clergy abuse report and information
Find Archbishop Coakley’s Letter to the Faithful in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, a list of frequently asked questions and a copy of the independent report on clergy abuse in the archdiocese at archokc.org/clergyabuse.

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting service 
The third-party reporting service is responsible for receiving allegations of sexual abuse against current or retired bishops in the United States. The hotline does not replace the requirement to contact law enforcement. Allegations can be made to the toll-free number (800) 276-1562 or online at reportbishopabuse.org. The reporting party can choose to remain anonymous. For more information, go online to archokc.org/clergyabuse. To report abuse by clergy, volunteers or church and school employees, call (405) 720-9878. If a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. 

Se lanza Servicio para Informar sobre Abusos de Obispos Católicos
El servicio de informes de terceras partes es responsable de recibir denuncias de abuso sexual contra obispos actuales o retirados en los Estados Unidos. Se pueden realizar denuncias al número gratuito (800) 276-1562 o en línea en reportbishopabuse.org. La parte informante puede optar por permanecer en el anonimato. Para obtener más información, vaya en línea a archokc.org/clergyabuse. Para denunciar el abuso por parte del clero, voluntarios o empleados de la iglesia y la escuela, llame al (405) 720-9878. Si un niño está en peligro inmediato, llame al 9-1-1.