As Catholics, we are passionate about families. We want to see families thrive! But many families in Oklahoma City face difficult challenges, and the solutions to their challenges aren't going to happen through a website. When problems involve people, they are best solved in face to face conversations, through hearing the stories of our neighbors and being challenged by our religious tradition to stand with them. Through our parish-based organizing, we are learning to come together, find allies, and put plans into action that ensure our social structures are acting in favor of families.

This site exists as a complement to the interfaith OKSponsoring.org because many Catholics in our archdiocese want to learn more about this important work that is endorsed by their priests, our Archbishop, and the other Bishops across the U.S.

Articles and Commentary This area will spotlight articles and commentary from Catholics in the Oklahoma City Archdiocese who support community organizing and social justice. Homily from Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Weisenburger The following is a transcript, posted here with permission, from Msgr. Weisenburger, from his homily regarding community organizing on April 25, 2010.  It summarizes the process really well.  Thanks, Monsignor ... Posted Apr 29, 2010 11:55 PM by Matt Krodel The meaning of "collateral" One of the websites opposed to the Oklahoma Sponsoring Committee is the Catholic Community Network.  One of their primary points, if not THE primary point of their argument is that ... Posted Feb 7, 2010 9:39 PM by Community Organizer Showing posts 1 - 2 of 2. View more »

We're glad you found this site and hope you find it a helpful resource in clarifying how participation in the Oklahoma Sponsoring Committee is a way for Catholic lay people to fulfill the principles of  Catholic Social Teaching and an activity our faith  encourages.