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10/04/2026

Read Archbishop Coakley's latest column!

"This special year of Saint Francis continues through Jan. 10. It is an invitation to rediscover the call of the Gospel as seen in the life of Saint Francis.

If there’s one thing that stands out among everything else in his life, it is that he took the call and teachings of Jesus in the Gospel seriously, especially the Sermon on the Mount. He embraced these words, convinced that Jesus meant them as a way of life and he sought every day to live his life according to this call of Jesus to live as his disciple.

May his example continue to inspire us to conversion as we strive to live the Gospel.

As we continue to give thanks to God for the gift of this great saint, I also invite you to consider making a pilgrimage to one of the churches in our diocese dedicated to Saint Francis. By making a pilgrimage to one of these churches, either in Oklahoma City or in Newkirk, the faithful may obtain a plenary indulgence following the normal conditions.

May this year be a blessing to each of us as we seek to follow the example of this man of the Gospel. Saint Francis of Assisi, pray for us!"

Across the piazza from the Papal Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, stands a large statue of Saint Francis, hands raised in prayer, facing the basilica.

10/03/2026

The latest edition of the Sooner Catholic is now online at soonercatholic.org.

10/02/2026

The Mount St. Mary Catholic High School family held their homecoming parade today, Oct. 2. Photos Dana Attocknie/Sooner Catholic.

10/02/2026

A year later, archdiocesan grief lifting

“The hits accumulated last year at this time, when in the span of 12 days in late September, the archdiocese lost three beloved figures – Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran, Father Joseph Jacobi and Father Linh Bui.

Agony extended across the 46 counties of the archdiocese, impacting not only families of the three men, but brother priests and deacons, as well as the sort of extended family made up of the many parishioners served and loved by Archbishop Beltran, Father Jacobi and Father Bui.”

A year later, archdiocesan grief lifting

09/30/2026

Parishioners at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City held a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 29 for a new Mercy Center that will provide space for ministry, hospitality and community life.

Our Lady's Cathedral

In 2024, Monsignor Rick Stansberry gathered a Building and Grounds Committee at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help to begin discerning the next major project for the campus.

09/29/2026

Check out the first Moments at the Mount column of the school year from Mount St. Mary Catholic High School junior Ella Still!

Father John Grim stepped onto campus as the new chaplain at Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School and, in a way, was coming home.

09/29/2026

Check out the first Irish Insights column of the school year from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School senior Janet Chastain!

The theology department began this school year by welcoming a new face: Sister Linh Nguyen. Sister Nguyen is Bishop McGuinness's first teacher who is also a sister since the late Stephanie Sanchez taught at McGuinness from 1982 to 2021.

09/29/2026

Check out the first Royals Report of the school year from Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School senior Angeles Padilla!

Aug. 6 marked the start of the 2026-27 school year for the Cristo Rey Royals. While sadness for the end of summer break remained, the first-day celebrations started bright and early as the senior class participated in Senior Sunrise.

09/28/2026

Don't forget to register by Oct. 30 for the Anniversary Mass!

Archbishop Coakley invites married couples who are celebrating milestone anniversaries (25, 40, 50+) in 2026 to the Anniversary Mass at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Register by Oct. 30 at archokc.org/anniversary-mass or contact Lisa at (405) 709-2709; [email protected] or Lesli at (405) 438-0294; [email protected]. People who do not register will not receive a certificate at Mass.

09/26/2026

In preparation for the film "Adore him. He is here" there will be a Eucharistic procession and holy hour with guests at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, 700 S.E. 89 St. in Oklahoma City. Speakers include Msgr. Don Wolf, rector of the shrine; Dcn. Steve Greco, executive director of the film; and Rosemarie Holliger Costello, cousin of Bl. Fulton Sheen.

The film “Adore him. He is here” will focus on Eucharist Adoration and includes Archbishop Coakley. It will be in theatres nationwide Oct. 4-8. Visit adorehimfilm.com.