soonercatholic.org January 31, 2021 archokc.org Go Make Disciples Archbishop Coakley celebrates 10 years as Archbishop of City

By Diane Clay The Sooner Catholic

hen the telephone rang in the recto- Wry in Salina, Kan., Coakley answered, expecting nothing unusual. It was a Tuesday. “Bishop Coakley, this is Archbishop Sambi. The Holy Father would like to know if you would accept his appoint- ment as Archbishop of Oklaho- ma City. … Hello?” “It was shocking. When you get a call like that, it takes a while to let it settle in!” Arch- bishop Coakley said. He told the papal nuncio he would do whatever the Holy Father asked of him, but requested a delay in the announcement. His diocese’s first-ever capital campaign was to be announced that week and he only had been to Oklahoma once for a Grateful Dead con- cert with his college friend, Jim – now Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb. He wanted to survey his new home. “The only thing I knew about

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Sanctity of Life Mass 2021

I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble.

Archbishop Coakley celebrated the 2021 Sanctity of Life Mass Jan. 20 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in . Rebecca Cleary served as lector. Photos Fran Kozakowski/Sooner Catholic. See the Sooner Catholic 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal section on pages 7-10. 2 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic January 31, 2021 3 Put Out Into the Deep continued from page 1 Luke 5:4 Find more the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City was Stanley news on the Rother and the Oklahoma City bombing, so I Googled Oklahoma City and read about MAPS The challenge of this website and all of the things happening. I had heard it was a metro city going through a renaissance. It By Sooner Catholic Staff sounded like an exciting place to be.” historic moment Armed with knowledge of Father Stanley, who he learned about at Mount Saint Mary Seminary Additional coverage of in Emmitsburg, Md., Bishop Coakley drove to Church and archdiocesan Oklahoma incognito on a Saturday morning. He Within 48 hours of the inauguration of Joseph will make it difficult for news and events, only on visited the grave of now Blessed Stanley Roth- R. Biden as the 46th President of the United Catholic institutions soonercatholic.org. States, and only our second Catholic president, to operate our schools, er, stopped by Holy Trinity Archbishop Gomez’s statement issued the same health care ministries, in Okarche and The Cathedral of Our Lady of aOn March 6, Catholic Chari- day proved to be prescient. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley Perpetual Help, and swung through the parking adoption services and ties of the Archdiocese of Okla- As president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic other charitable min- lot of the Catho- homa City will have Green Tie lic Pastoral , Archbishop Gomez spoke of the sig- istries without govern- Gatherings “at home” events nificance of this historic moment. In the face of ment interference and with compromises to our Center before that replicate the annual gala heading back aggressive and encroaching secularism, a presi- religious faith and moral principles. Q&A with fundraiser. Contact Anne to central dent whose faith and piety are so often on public As Archbishop Gomez stated, our moral prin- O’Shields at (817) 313-3063 or Kansas. While Archbishop Coakley display can be an opportunity for public witness ciples do not align neatly with the platforms of visit greentiegatherings.org. he was sad to and fruitful dialogue. Archbishop Gomez signaled either political party. “We are Catholics first, seek- leave his flock How do you make decisions for the Church’s eagerness to work with a president ing only to follow Jesus Christ faithfully and to aThe Chrism Mass is at 3 in Salina, he the archdiocese? who understands the importance of religious faith advance his vision for human fraternity and com- Archbishop Coakley and chancery staff at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Photo Steve Sisney. p.m. March 30 at The Cathe- was excited to “I pray for guidance every day and I and institutions. munity.” Some of the policies that the new admin- dral of Our Lady of Perpetual As a symbolic gesture, President Biden couldn’t begin this new rely on seeking the advice and counsel istration is championing will provide opportunities Help in Oklahoma City and will of trusted collaborators.” learn the needs and opportunities martyr for the . have been clearer than when he invited members challenge. for collaboration, but others will advance moral be live-streamed for the public of the diocese. It became clear a On Sept. 23, 2017, more than 20,000 faithful of both parties to join him for Mass at Saint Mat- On Dec. 16, evils and be a threat to human dignity. These we at archokc.org/live, Facebook What is something people don’t change was happening from new filled the Cox Convention Center in downtown thew Cathedral before the inauguration. He wants 2010, the Arch- must oppose. and YouTube. know about you? technology to the growing His- Oklahoma City joined by more than 50 bish- to heal a divided nation and be president for all diocese of Okla- Another cause for concern for me as a pastor “Most people probably don’t know panic population. He would need ops, Cardinal Angelo Amato, the Rother family, Americans. He wants to be a president of unity. homa City held is the fact that President Biden will be the most aA Domestic Church Evange- about my love affair with the Camino.” to adjust staff, focus and mission and hundreds of priests, deacons and religious While welcoming our new president with assur- a news confer- high-profile Catholic in our nation. I am all for lization Retreat is April 15-18 to prepare for the future. men and women from across the country to ances of prayer and an eagerness to work with ence to an- public Catholicism. Our faith is not merely a at the Catholic Pastoral Center, nounce they had What is your favorite junk food? His first pastoral letter, “Go beatify Father . The Beatification him, Archbishop Gomez also stated that from the “I am really not a junk food eater, but private affair. He is overtly religious. He is pub- 7501 Northwest Expressway, a new archbish- Make Disciples,” issued in 2013 was carried live on local news stations and was outset there are challenges ahead for a president if I had to pick, probably peanut M&Ms. lic about his Catholic faith. He refers to his faith OKC. Cost: $350 (scholarships op, Archbishop laid out the first broad minis- broadcast in hotel lobbies, restaurants and on a whose Catholic faith ostensibly means so much They’re lethal.” and leans on his faith daily and especially during available). Register at archokc. Paul S. Coakley. try goals – New Evangelization, large outdoor screen nearby. to him. Unfortunately, many of President Biden’s times of personal challenge as when he suffered org/dc. Contact Alex Schimpf At age 55, he Hispanic Ministry and Faith “The thing that brought the most joy and sat- stated goals, policies and political promises place What is the most common the loss of his first wife and two of his children. at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@ would become Formation. Archbishop Coakley isfaction in the first 10 years was the Beatifica- him squarely at odds with the teachings of the question you receive from adults? Faith can be a tremendous comfort and consola- archokc.org. the fourth Arch- restructured the chancery offic- tion,” Archbishop Coakley said. “I’m also really Catholic Church whose faith he professes, and in “What am I supposed to call you?” tion in such times. bishop of Oklaho- es to reflect those goals and to proud of the staff that we have, the talented lay which he finds comfort and consolation. But, faith is not only meant to console. It is not aDay of Reflection, “With a ma City and the bring ministries together for a men and women, priests and deacons, includ- The prescience of Archbishop Gomez’s state- What is the most common Father’s Heart – Reflections for second youngest question you receive from teamwork approach that could ing at Catholic Charities. I’m very proud of the ment was on full display less than 48 hours later. merely a security blanket. Faith also is meant to the Year of St. Joseph” pre- archbishop in the students? handle the complex issues fac- way people responded to the capital campaign Two days after the inauguration, on the 48th be a sure guide, to enlighten, but also to correct sented by Abbot Lawrence Sta- United States. “They’re always interested in the ing the archdiocese. and the position that it placed us in to be able anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. and to challenge us. It teaches us to conform syszen, O.S.B., is 8:30 a.m. - 3 “This new pas- things they see me wearing. They ask, “I really wanted to become to build a shrine for Blessed Stanley Rother and Wade decision, the Biden/Harris administration ourselves to Christ and the truth as expressed by p.m. March 13 at St. Gregory’s toral responsibility ‘How did you become archbishop?’” more mission focused and the outreach that will enable us to undertake announced its intention to codify that decision the teaching of his Church as well as the light of Abbey,1900 W. MacArthur St., is an opportunity mission driven, which was in the Hispanic community and in all of our so that if Roe v. Wade is ever overturned, it will reason. Shawnee. Limited to 32 attend- and a challenge How often do you pray? ultimately what led to the ar- parishes.” be impossible for states to outlaw abortion. Their What we risk with the new administration is ees. Facial coverings and social that I certainly had “Constantly. I celebrate Mass every ticulation of that vision as ‘Go “The most painful challenge has been clergy statement euphemistically refers to abortion as the real danger of scandal. When the president distancing required. Attendees not sought, but day; pray the Liturgy of the Hours. The make disciples.’ It’s the great abuse and having to dig into our own history health care. publicly opposes and undermines the teaching of first couple of hours every morning are must pre-register by e-mailing one which I will - mandate that Jesus gave to more deeply. Sitting down with victims face-to- This apparently is only the first move in what is the Church by his actions, then others can be led really dedicated to prayer and my eve [email protected] or call eagerly embrace his apostles before he ascend- face to hear their stories and express my own likely a sweeping attempt to dismantle the hard- astray, and perhaps lead into sin by the confusion ning ends with prayer as well.” (405) 878-5656. Cost is $30 for with all my heart. ed into heaven, and it’s the sorrow for what they endured, those are uncom- won limits that have been placed on abortion and and error sown in peoples’ consciences. early bird registration or $35 at I trust that it is mission of the Church,” he fortable things to have to do but they’re neces- public spending for abortion. The Mexico City The mantle of leadership is a heavy burden. A How would you recommend the door. Lunch included. the Lord who has said. “From the beginning, sary.” Policy prohibiting federal funding of international fellow Catholic has been entrusted with leading someone start or enhance their called me here, and prayer life? I experienced a warm sense In January 2019, Archbishop Coakley issued NGOs that promote abortion as well as the Hyde our great nation. In charity, we have a duty to a Valentine’s Day Special so I am confident “Be intentional and have a structure, of welcome from our priests his second pastoral letter, “Go Make Disciples! Amendment that prohibits the use of federal pray for him. Let us pray for his continued con- at the Center of Family Love’s that he will provide a regular rhythm to your prayer. It and an eagerness to cooper- Building a Culture of Conversion and Disciple- funds for elective abortions also are likely to be version and the courage and wisdom to lead in - Kristy Lyn’s Flowers and Gifts. the grace and make doesn’t have to be a lot of time, es ate with me in my ministry ship for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.” repealed in the days or weeks ahead. a way that truly honors the dignity of every life Call (405) 263-4465. fruitful my ministry pecially if you’re just starting. Spend as archbishop. We have a “The purpose of this pastoral letter is to from conception to natural death. Let us pray This is only the opening salvo. Threats to reli- among you,” he told some time each day reflecting on the very fine group of priests refocus the vision and consider what the Lord that he will be the Lord’s instrument in healing a gious liberty are on the horizon in view of the ad- reporters and staff readings or pray all or some part of the and deacons.” has been doing in our archdiocese and where ministration’s stated intentions in advancing gen- divided nation and advancing peace and harmony gathered at the Cath- Liturgy of the Hours, and not to rush Archbishop Coakley creat- the Holy Spirit is leading us over the next few der theory and antidiscrimination measures that throughout the world. olic Pastoral Center. through prayer. Learn to be comfort- ed offices for evangelization, years.” Bishop Coakley was able in silence.” communications, stew- The pastoral letter and the subsequent mis- installed as arch- ardship and development, sion document, Vision 2030, layout practical bishop on Feb. 11, archives, respect life, Amer- and spiritual benchmarks for the archdiocese, @archokc 2011, at Saint John ican Indian Catholic Outreach and parishes, schools, staff and parishioners with the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond with Hispanic ministry to help priests and parishes the goal of tilling fertile soil where conversion Archbishop Coakley’s Calendar Archdiocese of dozens of priests, seminarians, his family, more navigate new initiatives. A core senior staff was and faith can grow. Oklahoma City than 30 bishops and Archbishop Pietro Sambi built to advise him and help guide and inform Archbishop Coakley said his goals for the The following events are part of Archbishop Coakley’s official calendar. in attendance. ministries. archdiocese for the next 10 years include Arquidiócesis de “Continue to care diligently for the souls en- “Reorganization and refocus on mission have building on what is already happening across Jan. 31 – Confirmation, 4 p.m., St. John Nepomuk, Yukon Oklahoma City trusted to you in this archdiocese so that with really been a big part of my first 10 years. I did the archdiocese, assessing and adjusting faith Feb. 2 – Memorial Mass for Fr. Philip Louis, 11 a.m., St. Matthew, Elk City the succession of the Blessed Peter and all of not anticipate that we would be so quickly plan- formation as needed such as changes to Con- Feb. 3 – School Mass for All Saints , 8:15 a.m., St. Mark the Evangelist, Norman the apostles you may bring a very great number ning a Beatification ceremony and once that firmation, a significant increase in vocations to Feb. 4 – School Mass, 8:15 a.m., Christ the King Catholic School, OKC That we may see of people to the glory of heaven. Given at Saint was underway, how we would be undertaking the priesthood, fostering a culture of vocations Feb. 4 – Senior Staff meeting, 10 a.m., CPC the Annual Catholic Peter’s on the 16th day of the month of De- the first major archdiocesan capital campaign for young men and women, securing the future Feb. 4 – Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon, 11 a.m., Downtown Petroleum Club, OKC Appeal as an opportu- cember of the Year of Our Lord 2011, Benedict for parish projects and a shrine for Blessed of Catholic schools, and helping people live out Feb. 4 – All Staff meeting, 3:30 p.m., CPC nity to extend our love the XVI, Pope,” Archbishop Sambi read at the Stanley.” their Baptismal call to holiness. Feb. 5 – School Mass, 7:50 a.m., Cristo Rey OKC Catholic High School and service beyond the installation. “You are called by the Holy Spirit to On Dec. 1, 2016, Archbishop Coakley received What are Archbishop Coakley’s personal goals Feb. 5 – Archbishop’s Circle Mass and reception, 6 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Edmond boundaries of our parish serve almighty God and the people of the Arch- word from Rome that Pope Francis had cleared for the next 10 years? Feb. 6 – TET Mass, 10 a.m., St. Andrew Dung Lac, OKC and local community. diocese of Oklahoma City in faith and in love as the way for the Beatification of Blessed Stanley “Retirement,” he said laughing, “and then Feb. 6 – Blessing of Hermitage and Grotto, 2 p.m., St. John Paull II Dwelling, GOLD, Moore We pray to the Lord. their shepherd.” Rother in Oklahoma City. It would be the first heaven.” Archbishop Coakley’s first challenge was to Beatification for a U.S.-born priest and the first Diane Clay is editor of the Sooner Catholic. 4 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic January 31, 2021 5

USCCB president’s statement on Rev. Philip Louis Father Philip M.N. Louis, 2004. He served as associ- a well-respected and joyful ate pastor at Epiphany of the inauguration of President Biden priest of the Diocese of the Lord Catholic Church Nellore serving in the Arch- in Okla- Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of diocese of Oklahoma City, homa City passed away unexpectedly and pastor the United States of America from Most Rev. José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los on Jan. 19 due to compli- at Holy Angeles, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops cations of COVID-19 while Trinity Most Reverend visiting family in his home Catholic Paul S. Coakley country of India. He was Church in and revealed the truth about the human person, Archbishop of Oklahoma City My prayers are with our new President and his 53. Okarche. family today. who is created in God’s image, endowed with Publisher Father Louis was born He re- I am praying that God grant him wisdom and God-given dignity, rights and responsibilities, and Dec. 16, 1967, in Chennai, turned Rev. Philip courage to lead this great nation and that God called to a transcendent destiny. Tamil Nadu, India, to Louis to India Louis Diane Clay help him to meet the tests of these times, to heal Based on these truths, which are reflected in the Gnanaprakasam and Fran- to serve Editor the wounds caused by this pandemic, to ease our Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, the cisca. He was one of six as director of the Leprosy intense political and cultural divisions, and to bring bishops and Catholic faithful carry out Christ’s children, five of them boys. Center, director of Pontif- people together with renewed dedication to Ameri- Dana Attocknie commandment to love God and love our neighbors He attended Saint An- ical Missions, as pastor ca’s founding purposes, to be one nation under God Managing Editor by working for an America that protects human dig- thony School in Chennai at Saint Lourdes Catholic committed to liberty and equality for all. nity, expands equality and opportunities for every before attending Saint Church and as chancellor, Catholic bishops are not partisan players in our person, and is open-hearted towards the suffering John Apostolic School in serving Mother Theresa nation’s politics. We are pastors responsible for the Volume 43, Number 2 and weak. Nellore. He graduated high Catholic Church. souls of millions of Americans and we are advocates For many years now, the United States Confer- school from Saint John In 2017, he returned to for the needs of all our neighbors. In every commu- ence of Catholic Bishops has tried to help Catholics The steel structure of the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine is being put together. Watch con- struction on a live webcam at archokc.org/shrinewebcam. Photo Cooper Associates. Apostolic Seminary and Oklahoma as associate Sooner Catholic Newspaper nity across the country, Catholic parishes, schools, and others of good will in their reflections on polit- attended junior college at pastor of Saint Francis hospitals, and ministries form an essential culture 7501 Northwest Expressway ical issues through a publication we call Forming Saint John Seminary. He Xavier and Saint Greg- of compassion and care, serving women, children, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. The most graduated with a degree in ory Catholic Church in and the elderly, the poor and sick, the imprisoned, recent edition addresses a wide range of concerns. philosophy in 1990 from (405) 721-1810 GOLD First Saturday events on Feb. 6 are Enid, and Saint Michael the migrant, and the marginalized, no matter what Among them: abortion, euthanasia, the death Saint John Major Seminary Fax: (405) 721-5210 Living in the Peace of Christ, a live virtual re- in Goltry. At the time of their race or religion. penalty, immigration, racism, poverty, care for the in Kondadaba and went on treat with Fr. Jacques Philippe at 11 a.m. and his death, he was serving E-mail: [email protected] When we speak on issues in American public life, environment, criminal justice reform, economic the inauguration of the Grotto of Our Lady of to earn two more degrees in as pastor of Saint Mat- Mailing Address: we try to guide consciences, and we offer principles. development, and international peace. Lourdes with Archbishop Coakley at 2 p.m. theology and missiology at thew Catholic Church in P.O. Box 32180 These principles are rooted in the Gospel of Jesus On these and other issues, our duty to love and Saint John Major Seminary Elk City and its mission Christ and the social teachings of his Church. Je- Oklahoma City, OK 73123 and Saint Peter Pontifical church Queen of All Saints sus Christ revealed God’s plan of love for creation continued on page 5 GOLD FUNraiser - GOLD virtual study on Evangelium vitae Seminary in Bangalore. Catholic Church in Sayre. Nominate someone for the “The Gospel of Life” by St. John Paul II, 6 p.m. He served various par- Visit us online at - 7 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3. When asked to write Polar Plunge Jan. 1-Feb. 28. ishes in India before com- soonercatholic.org ing to the United States in continued on page 11 gospeloflifedisciples.org/events. Visit the archdiocesan website From the Archives … at archokc.org A photo series from George Rigazzi, archdiocesan archivist continued from page 4 times of darkness and tragedy, his Francis teaches, we cannot stay si- balance and healing our country’s The Sooner Catholic he town of Edmond ation was characteristic of men longstanding commitment to the lent when nearly a million unborn needs. (USPS 066-910) is published began as an isolated and women in the raw new our moral principles lead us to Gospel’s priority for the poor — all lives are being cast aside in our President Biden’s call for nation- biweekly except for once in Trailroad station on the land where religious prejudice prudential judgments and posi- of this I find hopeful and inspiring. country year after year through al healing and unity is welcome Santa Fe Railroad in 1887, orig- was a luxury that few could January and July by the tions that do not align neatly with At the same time, as pastors, abortion. on all levels. It is urgently needed inally called “Summit” because afford.” This remarkable exam- the nation’s bishops are given the Abortion is a direct attack on Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. the political categories of left or as we confront the trauma in our it was the highest point on the ple of ecumenism would not right or the platforms of our two duty of proclaiming the Gospel in life that also wounds the woman country caused by the coronavirus route originating in Arkansas endure, however. major political parties. We work all its truth and power, in season and undermines the family. It is pandemic and the social isolation The newspaper is not responsible City, Kan. With the arrival of The formal blessing of the with every President and every and out of season, even when that not only a private matter, it raises that has only worsened the intense for unsolicited material. the railroad, the white settlers little church (which had been teaching is inconvenient or when troubling and fundamental ques- Congress. On some issues we and long-simmering divisions Copyright © 2021 Sooner Catholic were not far behind. enlarged and renovated) took find ourselves more on the side the Gospel’s truths run contrary to tions of fraternity, solidarity, and among our fellow citizens. On April 22, 1889, the Okla- place on Nov. 8, 1891, by the of Democrats, while on others we the directions of the wider soci- inclusion in the human communi- As believers, we understand that homa Land Run took place newly installed Vicar Apostolic, find ourselves standing with Re- ety and culture. So, I must point ty. It is also a matter of social jus- Subscription rate: $25 per year healing is a gift that we can only and three million acres that Bishop Theophile Meerschaert. publicans. Our priorities are never out that our new President has tice. We cannot ignore the reality for all who are not members of the belonged to American Indian His first visit to Edmond was partisan. We are Catholics first, pledged to pursue certain policies that abortion rates are much high- receive from the hand of God. We Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. tribes were opened for settle- a social event for the entire seeking only to follow Jesus Christ that would advance moral evils er among the poor and minorities, know, too, that real reconciliation Periodical postage paid at ment. Approximately 160 people community. The city council faithfully and to advance his vision and threaten human life and dig- and that the procedure is regularly requires patient listening to those Oklahoma City, OK 73125. had encamped in Edmond by of Edmond had resolved that for human fraternity and commu- nity, most seriously in the areas of used to eliminate children who who disagree with us and a will- the end of the day. the whole town would greet the nity. abortion, contraception, marriage, would be born with disabilities. ingness to forgive and move be- The Catholic community in bishop and supply a formal yond desires for reprisal. Christian POSTMASTER: Send address I look forward to working with and gender. Of deep concern is the Rather than impose further Edmond was small, but they reception in his honor. President Biden and his adminis- liberty of the Church and the free- expansions of abortion and contra- love calls us to love our enemies changes to the Sooner Catholic, were determined to build the A Protestant minister, the The first Christian church. tration, and the new Congress. As dom of believers to live according ception, as he has promised, I am and bless those who oppose us, P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, first church (of any denomina- Rev. Mr. Horner proposed that with every administration, there to their consciences. hopeful that the new President and and to treat others with the same OK 73123. tion) in Oklahoma Territory. the other churches suspend Incredible growth was the will be areas where we agree and Our commitments on issues of his administration will work with compassion that we want for our- The priest responsible for the their services the following day hallmark of the parish in the work closely together and areas human sexuality and the family, the Church and others of good selves. town was a missionary by the that their members might at- 1970s as it rapidly outgrew the where we will have principled dis- as with our commitments in every will. My hope is that we can begin We are all under the watchful name of Father N. F. Scallan. tend the Catholic services. With church. Eventually, the present agreement and strong opposition. other area — such as abolishing a dialogue to address the compli- eye of God, who alone knows and Father James White recalls: the large crowd, Bishop Meer- Saint John the Baptist Catho- Working with President Biden the death penalty or seeking a cated cultural and economic fac- can judge the intentions of our “The small but serviceable schaert used the opportunity to lic Church was constructed in will be unique, however, as he health care system and econo- tors that are driving abortion and hearts. I pray that God will give frame church, which cost about 1977 with numerous renova- is our first president in 60 years my that truly serves the human discouraging families. My hope, preach about confession hoping our new President, and all of us, $500, was dedicated on June to dispel misunderstandings. tions. Several new structures to profess the Catholic faith. In person — are guided by Christ’s too, is that we can work together the grace to seek the common good 24, 1889, the feast of Saint Another church was con- have been added since. a time of growing and aggressive great commandment to love and to to finally put in place a coherent with all sincerity. John the Baptist. At first, the structed in 1900 and was par- Now the largest parish in the secularism in American culture, stand in solidarity with our broth- family policy in this country, one I entrust all our hopes and anx- church was served from Okla- tially destroyed by fire in 1936. archdiocese, Saint John contin- when religious believers face many ers and sisters, especially the most that acknowledges the crucial ieties in this new moment to the homa City and it was used by It was moved to a new property ues to flourish 32 years into its challenges, it will be refreshing vulnerable. importance of strong marriages all the denominations at 9th and Littler and rebuilt. It second century. Considering its to engage with a President who For the nation’s bishops, the and parenting to the well-being tender heart of the Blessed Virgin until their church remained until a brick structure humble beginnings, it is one of clearly understands, in a deep and continued injustice of abortion of children and the stability of Mary, the mother of Christ and the houses were built. was built in 1955, which still the great stories in the history personal way, the importance of remains the “preeminent priority.” communities. If the President, patroness of this exceptional na- The Sooner Catholic This kind of cooper- stands. of the Church in Oklahoma. religious faith and institutions. Preeminent does not mean “only.” with full respect for the Church’s tion. May she guide us in the ways is supported through the Mr. Biden’s piety and personal We have deep concerns about religious freedom, were to engage of peace and obtain for us wisdom Annual Catholic Appeal and Sooner ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY ARCHIVES and the grace of a true patriotism Catholic Communications Appeal. story, his moving witness to how many threats to human life and in this conversation, it would go a his faith has brought him solace in dignity in our society. But as Pope long way toward restoring the civil and love of country. 6 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic January 31, 2021 7 Making Sense of Bioethics Vaccines and other entanglements with abortion Go Make Disciples As the new COVID-19 vaccines are being originally derived from an abortion is being tion is sig- rolled out, several people have told me, “I don’t used in the production of your vaccine. I am nificantly 2021 want a vaccine with any connection to abor- contacting you to request that your company more Father Tad tion.” This is a valid sentiment that most of stop relying on these cells in the pharmaceuti- direct than Pacholczyk ANNUAL CATHOLIC us likely would echo. At a minimum, it should cal work that you carry out. Please understand when we National Catholic serve as an important “call to action” for each that as one of your potential customers, I am receive a Bioethics Center of us during the course of this pandemic. Even very concerned about these issues. It is my un- vaccine APPEAL if we decide to get inoculated with a vaccine derstanding that alternative, non-abortion-de- manufac- that was produced using abortion-derived rived cell sources are available or could be tured with human cell lines – which for a serious reason made available. It is important for all of us to abor- ARCHDIOCESE OF and in the absence of alternatives would not show our respect for the remains of those chil- tion-derived fetal cell lines. Each of these large OKLAHOMA CITY be unethical – we still face a real duty to push dren whose lives were taken prematurely, and consumer-oriented corporations make large back and make known our disagreement with one way we can do this is by avoiding these cell financial contributions to Planned Parenthood, the continued use of these cells by researchers lines in scientific research and pharmaceutical which promotes and directly performs the kill- in the pharmaceutical industry and academia. development. Thank you.” ing of unborn children in the United States and We can do this in several ways. Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Archbishop of in other countries. We can write a letter to the editor to heighten Kansas City and chairman of the USCCB Com- Widespread corporate collusion in the evil public awareness or contact the pharmaceuti- mittee on Pro-Life Activities, also has prepared of abortion does not, of course, mitigate the cal companies that make vaccines, urging them a more detailed letter (available at: usccb.org/ ethical concerns about using cell lines taken to discontinue their use of abortion-derived cell resources/Letter-to-FDA-urging-ethical-COVID- from fetal cadavers to produce vaccines. But, it lines. If they do so, we also should thank them. vaccines.pdf) that addresses the need to develop is does represent another important area where We can similarly initiate discussions with vaccines free of entanglements with abortion. letter-writing, boardroom votes, boycotts, and friends or relatives who work in research labs While such entanglements remain a signif- other focused efforts by stockholders, employ- about whether their company or university icant concern, we also need to be aware how ees and customers can make a difference when uses cells derived from abortions. some of our daily activities may have a much it comes to scaling back the support mech- One of the “silver linings” of the COVID-19 more direct connection to the abortion industry. anisms that Planned Parenthood and other pandemic is that it affords us the opportunity Dr. Melissa Moschella recently observed how abortion-minded organizations rely on. to raise awareness about these moral concerns getting a vaccine made with the help of an As the Vatican emphasized in its recent “Note and improve the way that biomedical research abortion-derived cell line has “less connection on the Morality of Using Some Anti-COVID-19 is conducted by scientists. to the ongoing evil of abortion than other ac- Vaccines,” the reception of an inoculation made As one bishop I was speaking with reminded tions we engage in on a regular basis such as from abortion-derived cells “does not in itself me recently: “We need to teach, educate and doing business with the many companies that constitute a legitimation” of the practice of confront this issue more widely. It’s everyone’s donate money directly or indirectly to Planned abortion. Receiving the stick of the needle today duty.” Such efforts will help build real momen- Parenthood, including Nike, Heinz, Energizer, does not mean we are somehow cooperating in tum for change. Clorox, Facebook, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of an abortion that occurred decades ago and for I’m often asked whether sample letters are America, CVS, Walmart, Liberty Mutual, Aetna reasons independent of vaccine production. available to help with writing to vaccine man- and hundreds of others.” Each of us has a serious obligation to witness ufacturers who use abortion-derived cell lines. To put it another way, each time we purchase to the inviolability of human life. We need to An example would be: Tostitos/Frito Lay products, fill our gas tank take the time to speak up so that future vac- “I am writing in regard to your COVID-19 with ExxonMobil gas or buy Pepsi products, cines and medicines will be developed without vaccine. It is my understanding that a cell line our contribution to the continuation of abor- any reliance on abortion-derived materials. “Fratelli Tutti: On fraternity and social friendship”

By Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B. many ideas and dreams have failed one should have the ability to have said. Criminals should receive The Sooner Catholic in the world with modern technol- property and not just the rich few. life sentences and not the death ogy and globalization. Society sees Pope penalty. This is in line with “love Pope Francis used Saint Fran- some people as not having human Francis your neighbor as yourself” and dignity. They can be “thrown away” says in cis of Assisi as the model for what the command- when their usefulness is over like Ch. 4 that ment “do not a good neighbor is like. Another the sick and elderly or those who people kill.” He also example is The Good Samaritan of never started life being “useful” like need to be discourages war Luke 10:25-37. Pope Francis says those with disabilities. open to except in cases that the world is losing the ideal of He also denounces the intoler- other cul- where it is for what a good neighbor is. ance of immigrants or refugees be- tures, ethnic groups, religions, defense. Nations Society is becoming polarized cause they are seen as threats to etc., and not to fear them should not go into camps of us and them. There economic survival of the citizens of but learn from them. Peo- on the offensive is a fear of the other and the un- a country. He also denounces the ple should not put up walls to coerce other willingness to learn about other inequality that the economy has against other cultures, etc., nations. In Ch. nations, races, religions and any- produced of even those who are but have a fruitful exchange 8, he discourag- thing that is different from them- originally from the same country. of values and ideals while es religion as the selves. Some people do not want The poor get poorer and the rich at the same time not giving basis for violence to change and accept the human get richer. The COVID-19 pandem- up their own cultural values and or terrorism. dignity of others. Some are so ic, he says, has shown that many ideals. Isolationism is not the way Pope Francis’s encyclical will afraid that they, at times, become companies or even people do not for cultures, nations, etc., to grow rub some people the wrong way; violently opposed to the other. want to help take care of those in and mature. while others will rejoice in it. He is The pope’s encyclical is eight need. He says society has lost the In Ch. 5, the pope encourag- showing from Christ’s perspective chapters long. Most people will be ideal of being good neighbors. es politicians to realize they are what a good neighbor is on vari- able to read the letter, but the read- In Ch. 2, the pope shows that meant to serve the people and not ous levels of society. The letter is er may want to keep a dictionary the Good Samaritan is the great themselves. Politicians should not provocative and will cause readers on hand due to some words that model of what a good neighbor encourage isolationism or nation- to ponder what the pope is saying. many readers may not know. Pope is. In Ch. 3, the pope says that alism. In Ch. 6, he encourages It will encourage the reader to look I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble. Francis quotes from his own works. individualism is hurting the good people to not fear change but to at the Catholic Christian message He also quotes from several of his in society. People are losing the dialogue and to reach a consen- in regard to neighborly love and predecessors, saints, Vatican II, value of taking care of one’s neigh- sus. Civility and kindness are friendship. For those reasons, this national or regional bishops’ con- bors when they need help. A just needed. letter is highly recommended. ferences and other Christian and society is needed where all people In Ch. 7, the pope reiterates Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B., Saint 2021 Please visit archokc.org/appeal secular sources. Sacred Scripture have the rights to liberty, equality that the death penalty is immoral Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee, is a is a major source too. and human dignity. People must and follows what Saint John Paul freelance writer for the Sooner In Ch. 1, the pope discusses how come first over economics. Every- II and Pope Benedict XVI have Catholic. 8 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic January 31, 2021 9

No. of couples in Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Ministries supported through the marriage encounter: 22 You are a blessing to the Church in central and western Oklahoma! Annual Catholic Appeal No. of couples in Retroville: 17 Your support of the 2020 Annual Catholic No. of couples in Appeal helped the archdiocese reach a re- Domestic Church: 37 cord setting $3.6 million in funds raised to support our shared ministries in the Arch- diocese of Oklahoma City! This is especially No. of Catechists and remarkable in light of the challenges the mentors trained: 426 COVID-19 pandemic has brought upon ev- eryone. I pray that as we begin 2021, we can No. of students in Rother Institute come together to strengthen the Church’s online and in-person: 571 ministry efforts as we address the growing needs of our archdiocesan community. No. of individuals/families using The 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal theme is Formed.org program: 6,427 “I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble.” We turn to the Lord in times of trouble and he fills us with the joy of Salvation. Your financial commit- No. of deacon candidates: 29 ment to the Annual Catholic Appeal can be an outward expression of your joy. Hours of Adoration each week: 1017 Each year, the archdiocese conducts the Annual Catholic Appeal to support Youth, Young Adult & Campus Ministry, Vocations Ministry, Evangelization & Discipleship Formation, Religious Education & Catholic Hours of Reconciliation Schools, Clergy Formation, Marriage & Family Life, Respect Life efforts, each week: 386 and funding for local Hispanic Ministry.

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No.of Adult Baptisms With the knowledge that some in the archdiocese may be facing chal- (18 & older): 212 lenging financial realities, and with concern for the people we serve, I encourage those who are able to be as generous as possible in their sup- No. of Catholic Marriages: 392 port of the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please consider making a recurring monthly gift to the appeal so the shared ministries of the Church can No. of Confirmations:1552 have a predictable level of support and continue their important work. You can increase, decrease or stop your recurring gift at any time.

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Dcn. Bill Bawden two Catholic faith sharing guides: Marcia Mary Dubey al. She used her quick wit and Signposts for men and A Beloved humor often, not wanting others Deacon William “Bill” W. Bawden Daughter of God for Marcia Mary Zuroff Dubey to feel bad for her. She rarely III passed away Jan. 20. He was 82. women. passed away peacefully at home complained and He was born in Mobile, Ala., on Deacon Bawden on Jan. 21. She was 65. even at the end, Dec. 1, 1938, to William and Mil- is survived by his Dubey was born Nov. 17, 1955, remained peace- wife Sylvia, of 44 ful and kind to dred Bawden Jr. He graduated from in Glendive, Mont., to Roman years; children, everyone around Mirplay High School in Mobile, Ala. and Audrey Zuroff. She attended Randy and wife her. Dubey com- He is a graduate of the University Dawson County High School in Debbie, Beth, and forted her family of South Alabama where he earned Glendive, graduating in 1974. Rebecca; grand- during those last his bachelor’s degree; The Ston- She studied pre-nursing at the children, Travis, days and is the ier Graduate School of Banking; Dcn. Bill University of Mary, Bismarck, Taylor and fiancé ultimate example Marcia Mary Thank you! Kansas Newman College; and the Bawden N.D. She graduated from the Trey, and Kayla; of grace, love and Dubey University of Phoenix with a de- Aquinas Institute of Theology where great-grandchil- kindness. gree in business management. he earned a master’s degree. He dren, Kolten, Bennett and Den- She is survived by her husband Dubey was introduced to the worked in the financial industry for ver; also survived by Tuttie and of 37 years, David; her mother, love of her life while living in 34 years. husband Bill, Lena and husband Audrey; her siblings, Kenneth Okmulgee. Both Marcia and Da- On May 6, 1994, he was ordained James, Fermie and Pat, Wayne, Zuroff (Donette), Lynette Zuroff, vid are middle children in large a permanent deacon. He served for Anthony and Tillie, Joey and Lisa, Gloria Zuroff, Gary Zuroff (Kari), families, something that connect- 26 years at Saint John the Baptist Manny and Jenn, Bernadette and and Bradley Zuroff (Tonni); her ed them from the start. David Catholic Church in Edmond and Albert, Antoinette and Ernest; as parents in-law, Joe and Hel- and Marcia Dubey were married Saint Eugene Catholic Church well as 16 nieces and nephews. en Dubey; and her sisters and to the parishes and missions that reached July 16, 1983. Marcia loved in Oklahoma City. He was one of A Mass of a Christian Burial was brothers-in-law Mary Jo, Nicole the founders of “In The Father’s held Jan. 23 at Saint John the Bap- being outdoors, on the beach, (Fred), Paul (Lisa); and her nieces Footsteps” Oklahoma Catholic tist Catholic Church in Edmond. swimming, traveling with David, and nephews, Heidi (Todd), Cori their goals for 2020! Men’s Conference. He co-authored Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. and most of all fishing. She had (Reed), Jarrett (Amy), Trista, a passion for history and spent Leah, Trevor (Lauren), Travis years researching Montana histo- (Amanda), Jessi, Nathan, Kar- continued from page 5 May he rest in peace.” ry and her own family’s ancestry. ley (Sonny), Sarah and Andrew; Father Louis is survived by his Dubey served on the staff for and numerous great nieces and St. John the Baptist Christ the King St. Francis of Assisi sister, Josephine, and brothers, about his priestly life, Father Louis the Archdiocese of Oklahoma nephews. She was preceded in Edmond Oklahoma City Oklahoma City wrote, “I have chosen my priestly Alexander (Imelda), George (Mary City for 33 years. Her work ethic death by her father, Roman and life and I love it more than any- Stella), Michael (Shanthi) and and attention to detail were very her sister, Lynda. thing in this world. I trust in God Charles (Vani), and numerous niec- much appreciated. She humbly A Mass of Christian Burial was St. Philip Neri St. Mark the Evangelist St. Charles Borromeo more than anyone else.” es and nephews. He was preceded worked behind the scenes on held at Epiphany of the Lord Upon learning of Father Louis’s in death by his parents. numerous projects, including the Catholic Church in Oklahoma Midwest City Norman Oklahoma City passing, Archbishop Coakley re- A Memorial Mass will be held Beatification of Blessed Stanley City on Jan. 27. leased the following statement, “Fa- Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. at Saint Mat- Rother. Marcia loved her job and Dubey was involved with the ther Philip Louis was a wonderful thew Catholic Church in Elk City. everyone who she worked with. Colorectal Cancer Alliance and St. Joseph St. Eugene St. Peter priest who cared deeply about his The Mass will be celebrated by It was only after her courageous supported their fundraising parishioners at every church where Archbishop Coakley and will be battle with cancer was coming to efforts. In lieu of flowers, memo- Union City Weatherford Woodward he served. He found great peace live-streamed at archokc.org/live, an end that she had to say good- rial donations can be sent to the and joy in serving the faithful and on Facebook and YouTube at Ar- bye to her career. Colorectal Cancer Alliance, 1025 in his priesthood. Please keep him, chOKC. She has been an example of Vermont Ave. N.W., 10th Floor, his family, his brother priests and Burial was in his family’s ceme- great strength, courage and Washington D.C. 20005 or online 2021Sacred Heart Holy Spirit St. Teresa of Avila his parishioners in your prayers. tery plot in Chennai, India. faith throughout her long tri- at ccalliance.org. El Reno I turn toMustang you, Lord, in timeHarrah of trouble. Blessed Sacrament St. Louis St. Ann Jobs Box Lawton Stroud Elgin Office manager - OKC Principal - OKC Corporate work study client an intake specialist/day services The Secretariat for Clergy, Vo- Sacred Heart Catholic School relations manager - OKC person to provide direct service St. Paul the Apostle St. Michael St. Thomas the Apostle cations and Consecrated Life is in Oklahoma City is conducting a Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Cath- and support through day ser- seeking an office manager. The search for a principal for the 2021- olic High School seeks an experi- vices at the Sanctuary Women’s Del City Goltry Seiling position provides executive lev- 2022 school year. Sacred Heart enced, mission-driven, client facing Development Center. The person el administrative support. The is a vibrant, culturally and eco- relationship manager to lead all conducts intakes with new clients position operates under minimum nomically diverse PreK-4 through coordination and communications interested in case management Good Shepherd St. Joseph Our Lady of Sorrows supervision and independently 8th grade Catholic school with a with the corporate work study part- services. Minimum qualifications: manages the daily aspects of the current enrollment of 125 stu- ners. Bachelor’s degree required; high school graduation or G.E.D.; Boise City Tonkawa Chandler office including budget, annual dents. Sacred Heart is dedicated experienced in client relationship associate’s degree preferred. Must events and application processes. to the development of the whole management; bilingual in English have valid Oklahoma driver’s li- The position has seasonal and person and excellence of each and Spanish preferred, but not cense; fluency in Spanish and En- St. Ann St. Andrew Dung-Lac Our Lady of Victory recurring work situations with student, supported by a welcoming required. Apply at cristoreyokc.org/ glish preferred. Send cover letter Oklahoma City occasional variations. It provides community with strong parental careers. and resume to Theresa Flannery at Fairview Purcell support to seminarians, clergy, involvement and the work of the [email protected].. prospective seminarians, deacon highly dedicated staff. Seeking a School secretary - OKC candidates, parishes and archdi- faith-inspired, energetic, proactive St. James Catholic School seeks Youth evangelization coordina- Epiphany of the Lord St. Francis of Assisi Our Mother of Mercy ocesan offices. The position also and collaborative principal to join a full-time school secretary and tor - Norman Oklahoma City Newkirk Waynoka assists with website design and in the mission to provide an excep- administrative assistant to the St. Joseph Catholic Church in maintenance, social media, prac- tional faith-based academic educa- principal. Strong written and Norman is seeking a coordinator of tical application of technology, tion for students. Ideal candidate verbal communication skills; light Youth and Young Adult Evangeliza- strong planning and organiza- is highly effective communicator bookkeeping, outstanding tech- tion to coordinate efforts to evange- Sacred Heart Blessed Sacrament tional skills. Three or more years’ and creative problem solver who is nology skills, strong organization- lize and catechize youth in grades Hinton Thomas experience working in areas such enthusiastic about addressing the al and time management skills. 6-12 and their families as well as as planning special events, han- challenges of providing access to Responsible for opening the school the young adults of the parish com- dling confidential information and Catholic education for all. Must be at the start of the day. Bilingual munity. Experience in catechetical proficient use of social media; practicing Catholic with a mini- in English and Spanish preferred. leadership preferred, concern for intermediate to advanced skills in mum of five years of teaching expe- E-mail resume to Principal Alicia personal and spiritual growth, and Microsoft Office; be a practicing rience. Administrative experience Vazquez, avazquez@stjames-catho- able to communicate in both En- Catholic with some experience and bilingual in Spanish preferred. lic.org. No phone calls glish and Spanish. Send resumes Please visit archokc.org/appeal to make your gift online serving in the Church required. Effective July 1; earlier start date to [email protected]. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 Bilingual in English and Spanish possible. Contact the Office of the Intake specialist/day services – preferred. Send letter or e-mail Superintendent, P.O. Box 32180, OKC of intent to Nancy Largent at OKC 73123; [email protected] or Catholic Charites of the Archdi- To see more job openings, go on- [email protected]. call (405) 721-4202. ocese of Oklahoma City is seeking line to archokc.org/jobs-box. 12 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic January 31, 2021 13 Lánzate a lo más Profundo continuado de la página 12 Al mismo tiempo, como pastores, en silencio cuando casi un millón las necesidades de nuestro país. Luke 5:4 los obispos de la nación tienen de vidas por nacer son termina- El llamado del presidente Biden congresos. En algunos temas nos el deber de proclamar el Evan- das anualmente en nuestro país a por una reconciliación nacional y ubicamos más del lado de los gelio en toda su verdad y poder, través del aborto. unidad es bienvenido a todos los demócratas, mientras que en otros a tiempo y a destiempo, incluso El aborto es un ataque directo niveles. Es algo que se necesita ur- nos encontramos más del lado de cuando esa enseñanza sea incon- a la vida que también lastima a la gentemente mientras enfrentamos El reto de este momento histórico los republicanos. Nuestras pri- veniente o cuando las verdades mujer y socava a la familia. No es el trauma en nuestro país causado oridades nunca son partidistas. del Evangelio sean contrarias a sólo un asunto privado, ello gen- por la pandemia del coronavirus La declaración que hiciera el arzobispo José Biden/Harris anunció su intención de codificar que el presiden- Somos católicos en primer lugar, las direcciones de la sociedad y la era problemáticas situaciones en y el aislamiento social, que sólo Gómez el día que Joseph R. Biden tomó pose- dicha decisión, una maniobra legal para que si, te Biden será y solo buscamos seguir fielmente cultura en general. Debo señalar aspectos fundamentales como la han agravado las intensas y largas sión como el 46avo presidente de los Estados por alguna razón, Roe vs Wade es anulada, sea el católico más a Jesucristo y promover su visión que nuestro nuevo presidente se fraternidad, la solidaridad y la in- divisiones entre nuestros conciu- Unidos, apenas el segundo presidente católico, aún así imposible para los estados hacer que prominente de de la fraternidad y la comunidad ha comprometido a seguir cier- clusión en la comunidad humana. dadanos. se hizo profética en menos de 48 horas. el aborto sea ilegal. Su declaración, de hecho, nuestra nación. humanas. tas políticas que promoverían los También es una cuestión de justi- Como creyentes, entendemos El arzobispo Gómez habló como presidente presentó de manera indirecta al aborto como Apoyo el catol- Espero trabajar con el presidente males morales y amenazarían la cia social. No podemos ignorar la que la sanidad es un regalo que de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos sobre una medida de salud pública. icismo público. Biden, su administración y con el vida y la dignidad humanas, más realidad de que las tasas de aborto sólo podemos recibir de la mano la importancia de este momento histórico. Un Aparentemente este es apenas el primero Nuestra fe no es Arzobispo Pablo S. Coakley nuevo Congreso. Como ocurre con seriamente en las áreas del aborto, son mucho más altas entre los de Dios. Sabemos también que la presidente de los Estados Unidos que frecuen- de muchos intentos que buscarán desman- simplemente un todas las administraciones, hab- la anticoncepción, el matrimonio y pobres y minorías, y que el proced- reconciliación real requiere es- temente hace demostraciones públicas de su fe telar todos los triunfos y limitaciones que se asunto privado. Y él es abiertamente religioso. rá áreas en las que estaremos de el género. Es motivo de profunda imiento se usa regularmente para cuchar con paciencia a quienes no y piedad puede ser una oportunidad de testi- habían logrado para reducir el gasto público Es público sobre su fe católica. Se refiere a su acuerdo y en las que trabajaremos preocupación la libertad de la Ig- eliminar a los niños que nacerían están de acuerdo con nosotros y la con discapacidades. monio público y diálogo fructífero, sobretodo en en abortos. La política llamada de la Ciudad fe y se apoya en ella a diario, especialmente juntos con estrecha colaboración, lesia y la libertad de los creyentes voluntad de perdonar y superar los para vivir de acuerdo con sus En lugar de imponer más ex- estos tiempos en que enfrentamos un secular- de México, que prohíbe fondos federales para en momentos de dificultades personales, como pero también habrá áreas en las deseos de represalia. El amor cris- conciencias. pansiones del aborto y la anti- ismo agresivo e invasivo. El arzobispo Gómez organizaciones no gubernamentales interna- cuando sufrió la pérdida de su primera esposa que tendremos desacuerdos de tiano nos llama a amar a nuestros principios y una fuerte oposición. Nuestros compromisos en aspec- concepción, como ha prometido, destacó el deseo que tiene la Iglesia de trabajar cionales que promueven el aborto, así como la y dos de sus hijos. La fe puede darnos paz y enemigos y a bendecir a los que se Sin embargo, el hecho de traba- tos sobre la sexualidad humana tengo la esperanza de que el nuevo con un presidente que entiende la importancia Enmienda Hyde que prohíbe el uso de fondos consuelo en momentos como estos. oponen a nosotros, y a tratar a los jar con el presidente Biden será y la familia, al igual que nuestros presidente y su administración de la fe e instituciones religiosas. federales para llevar a cabo abortos electivos, Pero la fe no es solamente un consuelo. No demás con la misma compasión único, él será nuestro primer compromisos en todas las demás trabajarán con la Iglesia y otras Como un claro gesto simbólico, el presidente serían también eliminadas en los próximos es simplemente un paño de lágrimas. La fe que queremos para nosotros. Biden invitó a miembros de ambos partidos días o semanas. debe ser una guía segura, para iluminarnos, presidente en 60 años que profesa áreas, como la abolición de la pena personas de buena voluntad. Mi esperanza es que podamos ini- Estamos todos bajo la atenta mi- políticos a que lo acompañaran a misa en la Y esto es apenas el principio. Las amenazas pero también para corregirnos y retarnos. Nos la fe católica. En una época de cre- de muerte o la búsqueda de un sistema de salud y una economía ciar un diálogo para tratar los rada de Dios, quien es el único que Catedral de San Mateo, antes de su toma de a la libertad religiosa están en el horizonte enseña que debemos conformar nuestra vida a ciente y agresivo secularismo en la que realmente sirvan a la persona complicados factores culturales y puede juzgar las intenciones de posesión. Quiere sanar a una nación dividida y cercano, sobretodo en vista de las intenciones la de Cristo y que la verdad está expresada en cultura estadounidense, cuando los creyentes religiosos enfrentan humana, están guiados por el gran económicos que motivan el abor- nuestros corazones. Oro para que ser el presidente de todos los norteamericanos. que ha mencionado la administración actu- las enseñanzas de la Iglesia, así como en la luz muchos desafíos, será refrescante mandamiento de Cristo de amar y to y desaniman a las familias. Dios le dé a nuestro nuevo presi- Quiere ser el presidente de la unidad. al de promover la teoría de género y medidas de la razón. interactuar con un presidente que solidarizarnos con nuestros her- Mi esperanza es igualmente que dente, y a todos nosotros, la gracia Al tiempo que daba la bienvenida al nuevo contra la discriminación que harán muy difícil El riesgo que tenemos con esta nueva ad- evidentemente comprende, pro- manos y hermanas, especialmente trabajemos juntos para poner de buscar el bien común con toda presidente y le aseguraba nuestras oraciones y la operación de escuelas, ministerios de salud, ministración es el peligro real de un escándalo. funda y personalmente, la impor- con los más vulnerables. finalmente en práctica una política sinceridad. el deseo de trabajar con él, el arzobispo Gó- servicios de adopción y otras obras caritativas Cuando el presidente se opone públicamente y tancia de la fe y las instituciones Para los obispos de la nación, familiar coherente en este país que Encomiendo todas nuestras mez también enfatizaba los retos que enfren- católicas, sin la injerencia del gobierno y sin socava las enseñanzas de la Iglesia por medio religiosas. Observo con mucha la continua injusticia del aborto reconozca la importancia crucial esperanzas y ansiedades en este taremos desde el principio, dado que se trata comprometer nuestra fe religiosa y principios de sus acciones, otros pueden ser inducidos esperanza y motivación la experi- sigue siendo la “prioridad preem- de los matrimonios y crianza sóli- nuevo momento al tierno cora- de un presidente para el que su fe católica es morales. al error, y quizá llevados a cometer pecados encia personal y piedad del Señor inente”. Aunque preeminente no dos para el bienestar de los niños zón de la Santísima Virgen María, supuestamente muy importante. Desafortun- Como lo dijo el arzobispo Gómez, nuestros debido a la confusión y a ese error introducido Biden, su conmovedor testimonio significa “única”. Tenemos una y la estabilidad de las comuni- madre de Cristo y patrona de esta adamente, muchos de los objetivos, políticas y principios morales no se alinean con las plata- en sus conciencias. de cómo su fe le ha traído consue- profunda preocupación por las dades. Si el presidente, con pleno nación excepcional. Que ella nos promesas de gobierno que el presidente Biden formas de ningún partido político. “Somos El manto del liderazgo tiene una carga pe- lo en tiempos difíciles y trágicos y muchas amenazas a la vida y la respeto por la libertad religiosa de guíe por los caminos de la paz y ha mencionado, lo posicionan directamente en ante todo católicos, y solo buscamos seguir sada. A un hermano católico se le ha confiado su compromiso de mucho tiempo dignidad humanas en nuestra so- la Iglesia, participara en esta conv- nos ofrezca la sabiduría y la gracia contra de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica fielmente a Jesucristo y promover su visión de el liderazgo de esta gran nación. En caridad, con la prioridad que establece el ciedad. Pero, como enseña el Papa ersación, sería de gran ayuda para de un verdadero patriotismo y cuya fe profesa, y en la que dice encontrar paz fraternidad y comunidad humanas.” Algunas tenemos la obligación de orar por él. Pidamos Evangelio para los pobres. Francisco, no podemos quedarnos restaurar el equilibrio civil y curar amor por la patria. y consuelo. de las políticas promovidas por la nueva ad- por su conversión constante y por la valentía y La intuición mostrada en la declaración del ministración ofrecerán oportunidades de colab- sabiduría para liderar de tal manera que honre arzobispo Gómez se hizo evidente en menos oración, pero otras promoverán males morales la dignidad de toda vida humana, desde su de 48 horas. Dos días después de su toma de y son una amenaza a la dignidad humana. A concepción hasta su muerte natural. Oremos COLECTA posesión, en el 48 aniversario de la decisión de estas últimas debemos oponernos. para sea un instrumento del Señor para sanar CATÓLICA ANUAL la Suprema Corte conocida como Roe vs Wade Otra razón por la cual yo estoy especial- a una nación dividida y promover la paz y ar- 2021 que legalizara el aborto, la administración de mente preocupado como pastor, es el hecho monía en el mundo entero. Me dirijo a ti, Señor, en medio de las dificultades.

Comunicado del Presidente de la USCCB, arzobispo José Gomez, sobre la Toma de Posesión de Joseph R. Biden Jr., Como 46º Presidente de Estados Unidos de América

Mis oraciones están hoy con dades de todos nuestros vecinos. derechos y las responsabilidades Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos nuestro nuevo presidente y su En todas las comunidades del dadas por Dios y llamada a un Fieles. La más reciente edición familia. país, las parroquias, escuelas, destino trascendente. aborda una amplia variedad de Oro para que Dios le conceda hospitales y ministerios católicos Basados en estas realidades, que aspectos que nos preocupan. En- sabiduría y valor para liderar a forman una cultura esencial de se reflejan en la Declaración de la tre ellos: aborto, eutanasia, pena esta gran nación y para que le compasión y protección al servicio Independencia y la Declaración de muerte, inmigración, racismo, ayude a superar los retos de estos de las mujeres, los niños y los an- de los Derechos, los obispos y los pobreza, cuidado del medio ambi- tiempos, a curar las heridas cau- cianos, los pobres y los enfermos, fieles católicos cumplen el man- ente, reforma de la justicia penal, sadas por esta pandemia, a aliv- los presos, los migrantes y los damiento de Cristo de amar a desarrollo económico y paz inter- iar nuestras intensas divisiones marginados, sin importar su raza Dios y amar a nuestro prójimo, al nacional. políticas y culturales y a unificar o religión. trabajar por un Estados Unidos Con respecto a estos y otros a las personas con una renovada Cuando nosotros hablamos que proteja la dignidad humana, temas, nuestra responsabilidad dedicación a los propósitos que sobre problemas de la vida públi- aumente la igualdad y las opor- de amar y nuestros principios motivaron la fundación de Estados ca estadounidense, tratamos de tunidades para todas las perso- morales nos llevan a establecer Unidos, una nación bajo Dios y formar conciencia y aportar prin- nas, y sea de corazón abierto hacia juicios y posiciones prudenciales comprometida con la libertad y la cipios. Estos principios se basan los que sufren y los débiles. que no se alinean perfectamente igualdad para todos. en el Evangelio de Jesucristo y las Por muchos años, la Conferencia con las tendencias políticas de iz- Los obispos católicos no somos enseñanzas sociales de su Iglesia. de Obispos Católicos de Estados quierda o derecha, o con las plata- actores partidistas activos en la Jesucristo reveló el plan de amor Unidos ha tratado de ayudar a formas de nuestros dos principales política de nuestra nación. So- de Dios por la creación y la verdad los Católicos y otras personas de partidos políticos. Trabajamos con mos pastores responsables de las sobre la persona humana, que buena voluntad en sus reflexiones todos los presidentes y todos los Por favor visite archokc.org/appeal para hacer su donación en línea almas de millones de estadoun- fue creada a su imagen y seme- sobre aspectos políticos a través idenses y defensores de las necesi- janza, dotada de la dignidad, los de la publicación de Formando la continúa en la página 13 Arquidiócesis de Oklahoma City • P.O. Box 32180, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 • 405-709-2745 14 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic Sooner Catholic January 31, 2021 15 Calendar Briefs This calendar only covers the two weeks between issue dates and may not reflect all of the calendar items. To see a full calendar, go to soonercatholic.org. Please contact organizers before school seniors within the Archdio- attending. Find more briefs at archokc. cese of Oklahoma City are encour- January 100 N. Broadway Ave., Rm. 7 St. Francis of Assisi Secu- [email protected]. Masks org/briefs. aged to apply at cfook.org. 3400, OKC. archokc.org/acp. lar Franciscan Fraternity of and social distancing re- 31 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Greater OKC meeting, 2 p.m. quired. First Friday Adoration Zoom and See Time. 4 Charismatic Catholic prayer - 4 p.m. via Zoom. Contact Join the staff of the Catholic The Adrian Dominican Sisters meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic Pas- (316) 558-0422, billfull@cox. 11 Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Pastoral Center on the first Friday invite single Catholic women who 31 Catholic Schools Week Jan. toral Center. Contact Elaine at net. of every month for adoration and are discerning a call to religious 31-Feb. 6. archokc.org/ (405) 358-3610, ccrprayers@ World Day for the Sick. the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the 11 life to a Zoom and See Feb. 12-13. schools. gmail.com. Meeting of the Third Order St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 7501 view it as a means to strengthen 7 Register at https://tinyurl.com/ (Lay) Dominicans, 3 p.m. - 5 Northwest Expressway. Adoration Are you listening? their parish. 11 Luncheon 4 Life, 11:30 a.m., ADSDiscern or contact Sr. Tari- 31 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 5 Feast of St. Agatha. p.m., St. Monica, Edmond (St. is open to the public. Living Catholic Embassy Suites by Hilton, anne DeYonker, O.P., at tdeyonk- p.m., at the chapel at St. Ambrose Building) Rm. 105, By Sally Crowe Nash “Living Catholic,” a locally 741 N. Philip Ave., OKC. [email protected] or call/ Thomas More, 100 Stinson 5 First Friday Adoration, Noon for any Catholic layperson Lenten initiative produced OKCR program with Fa- RSVP at respectlife@archokc. text her at (517) 920-1395. St., Norman. Contact Connie - 3 p.m., Catholic Pastoral drawn to religious life. Call Parishes across the archdiocese A month into 2021, I have been ther Don Wolf, continues to be a org. Lang, (405) 249-1041, potato. Center, 7501 Northwest Ex- John or Mary McClernon, will be participating in a Lenten reflecting on the primary Catholic look in the mirror in strong light. 40 Days for Life [email protected]. pressway, OKC. (405) 313-6611, (405) 414- initiative to build community and radio influences that informed me When we are startled, gazing at 11 The Catholic Women’s Ac- The 40 Days for Life spring 9407. to prepare for Easter. The initiative and gave me direction this past our own imperfections, Father tivity Club meeting in the campaign begins Feb. 17. Sign up February 6 Feast of St. Paul Miki and by Real Life Catholic features Chris year. The following five areas are Wolf tips the mirror to invite us to patio room at Epiphany of the to pray at one or all three local Companions. 7 Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 Stefanick, host of The Search on shaping my purpose this year too. seek God’s face. Lord Catholic Church, 7336 locations at 40daysforlife.com: 2 Feast of The Presentation of p.m., at the chapel at St. Formed. The initiative includes a I will dive into some predictions Ave Maria Radio W. Britton Rd., OKC. Lunch Edmond (Planned Parenthood), the Lord. 6 TET Mass, 10 a.m., St. An- Thomas More, 100 Stinson live show online each week of Lent and resolutions for 2021 in a Teresa Tomeo and Al Kresta of 11:30 a.m. followed by a OKC (Trust Women) and Norman drew Dung Lac Catholic St., Norman. Contact Connie with a different bishop. Archbishop future column, but for now, take Ave Maria Radio continue to offer short program and business (Abortion Surgery Center). 2 World Day of Prayer for Con- Church, OKC. Lang, (405) 249-1041, potato. Coakley will be live on March 24. a look with me at what loomed Catholic perspectives on the “hy- meeting. Contact Sharon Fer- secrated Life. [email protected]. More information coming soon. large in 2020. persecularized” (Bishop Barron’s nbaugh at (405) 721-2183. Oklahoma Catholic Men’s 6 Lay Missionaries of Charity, Word on Fire description) trends and events Conference Memorial Mass for Fr. Philip the lay order of the Missionar- Feast of St. Jerome Emiliani. Celebrate Catholic Schools Week Without a doubt, I would have in the news. “Kresta in the After- 2 8 The 2021 Oklahoma Catholic Louis, 11 a.m., St. Matthew ies of Charity of St. Teresa of 11 Charismatic Catholic prayer National Catholic Schools Week to name Bishop Barron’s “Word noon” featured a Catholic minis- Men’s Conference is 9 a.m. – 2:30 Catholic Church, Elk City. Calcutta, meeting at 10 a.m. Feast of St. Josephine meeting, 7 p.m., Catholic is Jan. 31 - Feb. 6. Visit archokc. on Fire” ministry and specifically, try, Acts XXIX, that proposed a 8 p.m. Feb. 20 in person and live- Bakhita. Pastoral Center. Contact org/schools to learn more about his radio broadcast on Oklaho- national day of prayer and fasting Live-streamed at archokc. at Holy Innocents’ conference streamed from the Catholic Pasto- org/live, Facebook Live and room. Any lay person inter- Elaine at (405) 358-3610, Catholic schools in the Archdio- ma Catholic Radio at 3 p.m. on modeled after three such proc- [email protected]. cese of Oklahoma City. ral Center. Register at catholicmen. Sundays. In an age when people lamations delivered by Abraham YouTube. ested in living a consecrated 8 International Day of Prayer net. have dismissed belief in tradition- Lincoln during his presidency. life is welcome to “come and and Awareness Against Hu- 13 Benedictine Oblates meet al religions and we encounter the On Sept. 24, many of us fasted 3 Feast of St. Ansgar. see.” Contact Toni Harrelson man Trafficking. Rose Day the second Saturday each A virtual Rose Day event will be Black and Indian Missions emergence of the “nones,” Bishop and prayed with Acts XXIX “For at (405) 694-1292, (405) 341- month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. via at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 3 at roseday. collection Barron urges Catholics to engage God’s mercy on our land and the 3 Feast of St. Blaise. 2199 or tonimah@sbcglobal. 10 Feast of St. Scholastica. Zoom. For people who seek life. Various pro-life leaders will be This year, the annual Black and people “where they are” with tools healing and conversion of our net. to live more completely; what featured. Indian Missions Collection in the familiar to them and to draw hearts.” There is nothing more 3 Virtual Rose Day event, 11:30 10 Catholic War Veterans USA Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is them to faith as well with the powerful than humbling yourself a.m. Feb. 3 at roseday.life. 7 First Sunday in Ordinary the Oklahoma Memorial Post it means to be a Christian. Contact Judith Martin, (405) ACP luncheon Feb. 21. It comes during Lent, beauty of Christ manifested in in prayer when you are immersed Time. No. 168 will meet at 7 p.m., Assembly of Catholic Profession- which is a time to concentrate on art, music, literature and archi- in ideas and events over which 4 Assembly of Catholic Profes- Sunnylane Family Reception 635-5665, jmmartinosb@ als luncheon, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prayer, fasting and almsgiving. tecture. you have no control (read all of sionals luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 7 National Marriage Week. Center, 3900 S.E. 29, Del yahoo.com. The Black and Indian Mission Beauty, he notes, is non-threat- 2020). Participating in this may p.m., Petroleum Club OKC, City. Contact (405) 739-0036, Feb. 4 at the Petroleum Club OKC, Pierce Ethical Ad_12x8 10-20.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/20 9:06 AM Page 1 100 N. Broadway Ave., Rm. 3400, Office helps support the National ening. In a discussion on navigat- have been the most important OKC. archokc.org/acp. Black Catholic Congress and the ing the divide among Christians’ action I took in 2020. Tekakwitha Conference. http:// understandings of social justice Oklahoma Catholic Radio Ranked the #1 CFO grant application blackandindianmission.org. Please and pro-life issues, his guidance The overhaul of the OKCR The Catholic Foundation of give generously Feb. 21. is simple and profound. The Mass website is engaging many more Knights of Columbus Oklahoma Pastoral Music and and the sacraments are funda- listeners. There are more ways Agency in the Order in Fine Arts Grant application period Oklahoma Catholic Women’s mental and essential. What that to listen, more platforms offered closes Feb. 28. Visit cfook.org. Conference says to me is when I humble my for give and take, and more ways 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 2021 virtual Oklahoma heart in worship and belief, God to contribute. The website is an CFO scholarship application Catholic Women’s Conference opens me to what unites us to inviting way to get acquainted The Catholic Foundation of is Feb. 27. Register for free at him. with OKCR, and it has plenty of Oklahoma Scholarship application okcatholicwomen.com. Priests room to accommodate our grow- Trey Welker Chad McAuliff Bobby Stevens Troy Snow Devon Soukup Lance Dufour Our priests are the lynch pins ing Catholic community. In fact, Assistant General Agent MDRT, SKC SKC 918-798-0012 MDRT, SKC 918-550-0886 period closes March 7. All high MDRT, SKC 918-284-0685 405-534-0397 [email protected] 405-505-6030 [email protected] in growing Catholic radio. Priests I invite you, via the website, to 405-850-4092 [email protected] [email protected] Councils: 775, 1677, [email protected] Councils: 962, 1302, 3167, from all corners of the diocese share your OKCR influences from [email protected] Councils: 1104, 4721, 6606, Councils: 1018, 3556, 4598, 7392, 10388, 11194, 11633, Councils: 767, 3101, 5440, 4519, 4804, 7395, 8433, Councils: 3220, 10822, 12669 9668, 9737, 13828 5160, 5354, 9901, 12108, 11959, 13313, 15834 5759, 6478, 8633, 14744 11734, 14220, 14248, Sr. Zita Simon, O.P. invested their monies and their 2020. 16048, 16214, 16367 14448, 15785, 17559 time in our 2020 radiothons. In This added note is a correction Sister Zita Simon, O.P., died tor and director their interviews these pastors to my column that featured the Jan. 5 at the Dominican moth- of religious testified how OKCR was equip- Knights of Columbus. Three of erhouse in Sinsinawa, Wisc. The education for ping them to reach their parish- our OKCR board members – not funeral Mass was held at the 25 years. She ioners in a personal way. Rather two – belong to the Knights of Co- motherhouse Jan. 15, followed served in Wis- than consider OKCR support as lumbus. Board member Stephen by burial of the cremains in the consin, Ne- siphoning off parish support, they Reel is also a Knight! Motherhouse Cemetery. braska, Illinois, Kevin Pierce She was born Nov. 29, 1945, in Oklahoma and Regional Agency Executive Consultant Michael Dalby Chris Wright Mike Maggio Max Yardley This could be you! Farmington, Minn., the daughter Catholic Ireland pilgrimage Career opportunities Alaska. General Agent 405-638-1274 405-822-2181 405-697-8820 405-570-2179 of Joe and Bernice (Wiederholt) Sr. Zita Join Fr. James Goins, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, on available. In the Archdio- Simon, O.P. SKC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Simon. a pilgrimage to Ireland July 5-15. Spend nine days taking in the beau- Office: 877-707-0752 Councils: 965, 1287, 2604, Councils: 1038, 1044, Councils: 916, 949, 1053, Councils: 4601, 6477, cese of Oklahoma Sister Simon made her first ty of ancient and churches along magnificent landscapes Cell: 405-514-7660 4889, 5168, 6367, 8523, 1533, 1537, 2974, 3113, 1903, 3336, 4026, 4042, 8204, 12518, 12605 City, she taught 9900, 11648, 11909, 3309, 9334, 13366 5266, 5396, 9333, 9583, profession as a Dominican Sister while connecting with the Lord. Included: Round trip airfare on Ameri- [email protected] 12819, 12382 11135, 11237, 14106 at Holy Rosary in Oklahoma City of Sinsinawa Aug. 5, 1965, and can Airlines; breakfast and dinner; specially selected hotel accommoda- from 1978-1979. In the Diocese tions; air-conditioned motor coach; full-time tour manager; departure her perpetual profession Nov. 10, LIFE INSURANCE • DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE • LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE • RETIREMENT ANNUITIES 1970. She served in the culinary of Tulsa, she taught at Immac- tax and current fuel charge. Cost: $4,599 from Oklahoma City. Visit arts for six years and as prima- ulate Conception in Tulsa from unitours.com/questions. Contact Christina Young, AA Travel, (405) ry education aide for six years 1980-1987. 919-0785, [email protected]. before teaching for 15 years Repeat broadcasts of the wake and serving as principal for two and funeral for Sister Simon are For over 138 years, our insurance program has helped years. available online at sinsinawa. Marvin Francis “Sam” Leven died Jan. 21 in Oklahoma City. He was Sister Simon worked as pasto- org/live. Click on the “on de- 95. Leven is included on the priest abuse list for the Archdiocese of Pierce Agency generations of Catholic families find stability and security. ral associate, parish administra- mand” tab. Oklahoma City. 16 January 31, 2021 Sooner Catholic

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