St. Matthew Catholic Church

Across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, 7,377 families have come together in support of the 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal, Faith in Action. Thanks to their generosity, $3 million has been raised toward the $4.5 million goal, leaving $1.5 million needed to fully fund the ministries that serve thousands each year.

Rita Johnson named Religious Educator of the Year

Before Deacon John Grim was born, his parents prayed that God would bring them a son who was called to be a priest. On June 28, God willing, their prayers will be answered.

Across the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Holy Spirit is at work — and the stories are powerful.

At age 13, Jonah Beckham told his parents he thought he was being called to the priesthood. The revelation was a little surprising, yet his parents, Maggie and Monty Beckham, knew their son was serious about his faith and they would do whatever they needed to do to support his discernment.

Archbishop Coakley has made the following pastoral assignments for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. They are effective July 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is introducing the Shrine Saints Society, an exclusive group of dedicated supporters committed to preserving and enhancing the shrine’s legacy.

Pope Francis officially declared 2025 a Jubilee Year for the Church in May 2024, with a papal bull titled “Spes Non Confudit,” which means “Hope Does Not Disappoint.”

On a cool October morning, 50 Mount St. Mary Catholic High School first-year theology students stepped off their school bus into an open field. In the distance, the smell of a warm burning campfire welcomed them.

The Sooner Catholic received seven awards from the Catholic Media Association during the 2024 Catholic Media Conference held June 18-21 in Atlanta. Awards are from 2023 publications.