Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

The celebration of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord commemorates the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to inform her that she was to be the mother of our Savior. After giving her consent to God’s word, Mary conceives Jesus in her womb and becomes the mother of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. God becomes incarnate in the womb of a woman, and “the Word became flesh” (John 1:14).

This Sunday, ladies 15-35 years old are invited to join 10 religious orders for a meal and fellowship 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. March 30 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Contact (405) 315-8754 or [email protected].

Read Archbishop Coakley's latest column! https://lnkd.in/g_VnHZpA "In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, we have more than 700 catechumens preparing for baptism and candidates who will be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. We met and welcomed them at the Rite of Election at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine on the First Sunday of Lent. I encourage you to join me in prayer for them this Lent. We can expand this intention and offer our Lenten sacrifices for the thousands of children who will be confirmed or receive first communion during this Lenten season and upcoming Easter season, for the two young men I will ordain to the priesthood this summer, and for the 20 men I will ordain as permanent deacons this fall."

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Are you making plans for the weekend? Don't forget to register for the 2025 Discipleship Conference before the early bird rate ends on March 31! We have great speakers and talks lined up. Take a look at okdisciple.org

Registration is open for the 2025 Discipleship Conference at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 9. This full-day event will offer keynotes by national speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, liturgies, exhibits, and music that celebrate our Catholic faith. This event will equip and encourage you to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ and to share the Good News with a world that desperately needs to hear it. Early bird registration is March 1-31. Visit okdisciple.org to learn more.

The Office of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City hosted a Quincea?era retreat on March 8 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City. Thirteen teenagers and their parents participated and traveled from across Oklahoma, representing parishes from Madill and Colgate, as well as from the Oklahoma City metro area, including St. James Catholic Church, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Historic Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman. Photos provided. ------- La Oficina del Ministerio Hispano de la Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City organizó un retiro para quincea?eras el 8 de marzo en el Centro Pastoral Católico de Oklahoma City. Trece adolescentes y sus padres participaron y viajaron desde todo Oklahoma, representando a parroquias de Madill y Colgate, así como del área metropolitana de Oklahoma City, incluyendo la Iglesia Católica St. James, la Iglesia Católica Holy Spirit, la Iglesia Católica Histórico Sagrado Corazón y la Iglesia Católica St. Joseph en Norman. Fotos proporcionadas.

Congratulations to the Catholic school students who placed in the Spelling Bee last week! The following students received awards: Grades 1/2 1st - Jonsi Newcomb (Saint Eugene Catholic School) 2nd - Drake Li (Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School) 3rd - Adessa Tozer (Saint Philip Neri Catholic School) 4th - Clara Cieminski (Saint Eugene Catholic School) 5th - Fiona Hobart (Saint Philip Neri Catholic School) Grades 3/4 (Tie) 1st - Mary Kate Darr (Christ the King Catholic School) (Tie) 1st - Frances Goodwin (Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School) (Tie) 1st - Kachi Uba (Saint Eugene Catholic School) 2nd - Kingston Sinton (Saint Mary Catholic School) 3rd - Jonas Le (Bishop John Carroll Catholic School) Grades 5/6 1st - William Pham (Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School) 2nd - Brian Le (Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic School) 3rd - Peter Arvidson (Christ the King Catholic School) 4th - Noah McAuliff (Saint Joseph Catholic School) 5th - Felix Gutierrez (All Saints Catholic School) Grades 7/8 1st - Layla Dinh (Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School) 2nd - Thomas Arvidson (Christ the King Catholic School) 3rd - Azael Bereket (Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School) 4th - Jayden Le (Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School) 5th - Huy Chow (Bishop John Carroll Catholic School) Congratulations to all students who participated!

Gracious God, we ask that you bless and guide Catholic sisters as they bring the message of your love and compassion to the world. May they always be filled with your Spirit and be a shining example of your truth and grace. #catholicsistersweek #day7

Archbishop Coakley celebrated the Rite of Election on March 9 at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine in Oklahoma City. Photos by Chris Porter/Sooner Catholic.