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Beginning with April 15, 2007 the whole issue of the Sooner Catholic is available in a PDF format. To read it you will need Adobe Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader you can download it for free below.
 

December 16, 2007
Father John William Scheller IV
Dies at Age of 90
Events Scheduled to Mourn
Roe Vs. Wade Decision
Lawmakers Join Church, Business in
Battle Over New Law
One Hispanic Family Explains Why They Came,
Why They’re Going Back 
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Bishops Urge U.S. Leaders to Work for Peace in Iraq
ACCW Seeks Donations for Abused Children at Care Center
 

December 2, 2007
Road to Renewal:
How Bishop Reed Guided Church Changes   
Catholic Foundation Honors Educators,
Announces Grants
Cultures Can Often Differ on
What ‘the Law’ Means
Interns Gain Valuable Experience at
Saint Joseph Counseling
Centennial Float Pays Tribute to
State’s Benedictine Sisters
What Every Parent Should Know About ‘The Golden Compass’ 

November 18, 2007
Book Provides Look Into How Oklahoma Catholics Responded to Bishop Reed
and Vatican II 
The Seasons of St. Francis
Building A Safe Environment
Committee Addresses Progress,
Concerns in Annual Audit of
Charter for Children’s Protection 
House Bill 1804
 Immigration - Oklahoma Priest Offers Another Perspective
Oklahoma Priest: All of Us Must Battle Our Racist Outlooks
Oklahoma Lawmakers Went Along for the Ride
HB 1840 Creates Too Many Questions, Not Enough Answers

November 4, 2007
Catholic Charities Hopes to Clear Confusion Over State’s  New Law With Podcast
Immigration Assistance Coordinator Says 1804 Has Sparked More Calls
Sacred Heart Parish Hosts Weeklong Seminar Focused on Immigration and Human Rights
 Lawton Birth Choice Effort in Need of Volunteer Help
Dr. Wagie Sets Vision for St. Greg’s University at Oct. 26 Inauguration
Oklahoma Hosts Holy Sepulchre Conference

 October 21, 2007
 
Tribunal Accepts Oath to Work for Canonization of Father Rother
Archbishop Beltran Tells Statewide Conference On Domestic, Sexual Violence That Battle Can Only Be Won Through Prayer and Hard Work
All Saints in Norman Lands on Prestigious National List 
Newman Guide Names Saint Greg’s
Among Top Catholic Universities
 Knights Launch Campaign to Create
                                           Family Life Center
                                     Norman Parish Opens Hispanic Cultural Institute
 

 

October 7, 2007
Respect Life Sunday
Father James Ross’
Ministry of Love Ends Sept. 25
The Lord’s Harvest
Couples Say Marriage Encounter
Well Worth the Effort
Kingfisher Couple Say They
Turned to Prayer
as Floodwaters Raged
Good Shepherd Celebrates Blessing of New Family Center Catholics Make Pilgrimage 

September 23, 2007
A Saint Among Us 
Cause of Canonization for Father Stanley Francis Rother Will Officially Begin Oct. 5 
Archbishop to Address Evil
of Domestic Violence
Pro-Life Effort Needs Every Man,
Woman and Child
Magic at Mount to Offer Crack at
   Winning a New Car
Event to Help Support Pilgrimage for
       University Students
Saint Peter Claver Celebrated at Corpus Christi Church
 

September 9, 2007
Catholic Charities
Special Issue
Charity Navigator Awards Catholic Charities 4-Star Rating
Enid Office Helps Family 
Get A Fresh Start
Catholic Charities Plays Major Role in Development of Homeless Day Center
Faith Community Nursing Program Expands
Volunteers Share Importance of Giving of Their Time
JustFaith: It’s About Working for Justice Because of Our Faith

Enrollment Up in Our Catholic Schools
 Summer Changes Improve Sacred Heart School  
Scouts/Camp Fire Youth Prepare for Annual Retreat

 

August 26,  2007
Archdiocese Blessed with 18 Men Currently in Seminary
Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for
Troubled Marriages
The Catholic Coronado Club Fosters
Sixty Years of Marriage 
Annual Birth Choice Event Set for Oct. 7 in Downtown Oklahoma City
Catholic Women Develop Recipe
for Bible Study
Father Gerrer’s Works Featured in
Special Exhibit  

 

August 12, 2007
Carmelite Sisters of Saint Therese Celebrate Ninety Years
of Ministry in Oklahoma
Anadarko Hosts Bishop From India
U.S. Farm Bill Called Unfair
to Family Farms
Pastoral Counselor Offers a
Healing Presence 

 

July 8, 2007
Catholic Schools Endowment Lands
$1 Million Gift 
Former Del City Pastor Dies at Age 66
Foundation Makes $125,000 Gift to
Catholic Charities Program
At 93, Charles Collier Considered
Dean of the Deacons
The War Against Children with                             Disabilities 
                              National Survey Says Voters
                            Bring Cross to the Polls 

June 24, 2007
Refugee Gains U.S. Citizenship,
Takes Name of Land He Loves
Saint Mary School In Guthrie
Expands to Eighth Grade 
Saint Ann Parish Celebrates Centennial 
Navy Parachute Team Drops In On McGuinness
Mount Saint Mary’s Awarded  NCA Accreditation 

 
June 10, 2007
Emily’s List: Democrats Question Abortion Alliance 
Foster Parents Encourage Other Catholics to Experience the Joy
The Children of Oklahoma
Anti-Immigration Bill
Raises Ire at Gathering 
Mount Presents Inaugural
Cornerstone Awards
Oklahoman Enjoys Serving U.S. as Vatican Ambassador  

 

May 27, 2007
Bishop McGuinness and
Mount St. Mary Classes of 2007
Could State Immigration Law
Send Church Workers to Jail? 
Shawnee Parish Celebrates
100th Anniversary of Building
Catholic Social Teachings and the
Call for a Just Wage 

 


May 13, 2007 
Pro-Life Bill Gets Second Chance
Catholic Charities to Expand Parish Nursing Program  
Marlow Parish to Dedicate Shrine to Native Son
Scouts Help Community
GO GREEN 

 


April 29, 2007

Pro-Life Legislation Affirms
Inviolability of Human Life
Parish Leads Way in Help for Domestic Violence Mount Programs Help Build Bridges
to a Better Future
Parishes Honor Their Women of Achievement
 

April 15, 2007
Mount Produces Its Share of Catholic Educators
Oklahoma Catholics Celebrate Holy Week
 
Christ the King to Institute Drug and Alcohol Program 

April 1, 2007
Cox Battles Immigration Bill Till the End

HPV Vaccine Series: Shot of Reality: Cervical Cancer, Medicine and the Politics of Health
    
Scientist: Lobbyists’ ‘Coziness’ with Group Fueling Vaccine Push 
    
Researcher: States Conducting ‘Big Health Experiment’ on Girls
Coalition to Abolish Death Penalty to Gather April 28
St. Gregory’s Names Wagie as New President 

March 18, 2007
Apartment Project to Help Families in Need 
Scout Project Reaches Out to Those Struggling With Cancer
Touched by an Angel 

March 4, 2007
‘God’s Love Made Flesh’ 
Saint Patrick’s Opens Capital Campaign
Stroke Claims Life of Saint Gregory Monk
Golf Classic to Benefit Catholic Schools Endowment
 
Catholic Schools Win Big in Paper Drive Contest 
 

February 18, 2007
Ash Wednesday
Mercy Health, St. Ann Reach Deal
Obituary Rev. Victor J. Van de Walle
Hundreds Take Pro-Life Message to Capitol
2007 Women’s Conference
Catholic Schools Win First, Second in Future City Competition  

February 4, 2007
2007 ADF Campaign
Catholic Foundation Scholarships
Knights of Columbus Giving Hall
Sanctity of Life Mass
Southwest Liturgical Conference
Snow Fails to Chill Liturgical Gathering 
Priest Sees Lady of Guadalupe as ‘Bridge’ 
Local Names Featured Among Speakers
 

January 21, 2007
Catholic Schools Week
     
Teacher: Poem Highlights Best in Catholic Education
    
RE Teacher of Year Eases Body and Soul
    Spirituality Proves Central to Educator of Year’s Work

Inmate’s Death Offers Life Lessons 
Rev. Knight Dies After Short Illness 

January 7, 2007
Magi
Priest Bids Farewell to Micatokla
Brother Ambrose Laid to Rest at Saint Gregory’s 
Catholic Charities’ Cox Honored With Award 
Students Learn Value of Carrying Faith Out Into the World 

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