Andy and Mary Bidasio have been nominated for Catholic Extension’s 2015 Lumen Christi Award! “Married for 72 years, Andy and Mary Bidasio, both in their 90s, have spent most of their lives volunteering in the Diocese of Tulsa, Okla. In 1983, through Catholic Charities, they helped convert two dilapidated buildings into St....
Free “Be The End” Community Event Creates System of Care for Local Families Laflore, Latimer, Haskell Counties host family forum to promote joining together to create “Communities of Care” that support all children and families. Poteau, OK (June 2, 2014) – More than 25 local community service agencies have joined together to...
Catholic Advocacy Day allowed more than 60 laity, legislators, clergy and religious to meet with their legislators. OKLAHOMA CITY — A recent “Catholic Advocacy Day” gave laity in Oklahoma the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to be “a voice for the voiceless,” a spokeswoman for the Archdiocese...
As part of Catholic Schools Week students, at Monte Cassino in Tulsa collected 13,000 diapers plus baby wipes and socks to donate to Catholic Charities. Students loaded up carloads of goods and delivered the items to Catholic Charities to share with families in our area. Catholic Charities helps up to...
With a Burmese student population of 323 and growing, Jenks school employees are taking a step away from the chalkboard and doing some homework themselves. At the forefront is Jennifer Daves, coordinator of English language development for Jenks Public Schools. The St. Toribio Romo Immigration Services building at Catholic Charities...
Kara Grace Mirando puts together bags with 12 gifts in them to give to her friends at school on her 12th birthday, which falls on 12/12/12. (photo by STEPHEN PINGRY / Tulsa World) In middle school, the work gets harder. The teachers expect more from you. You get new kids...
Four Tulsans will be honored Nov. 15 for their philanthropic activities by the Eastern Oklahoma chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals: Mary Shaw (left); Elizabeth Frame Ellison, representing the Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation; Sydney Wyre; and Tish Stuart. STEPHEN PINGRY / Tulsa World Tish Stuart, Director of Mission...
It’s hard to imagine but the Mexican government is helping to educate people right here in Tulsa. Classes are being taught for immigrants on the campus of Tulsa’s Catholic Charities. The program is called the Community Plaza. Adults can earn diplomas from Mexico, for the elementary and middle school classes...
Deacon Kevin Sartorius (left), executive director of Catholic Charities, and David Preciado Juarez, the Consul of Mexico in Little Rock, sign agreements during ceremonies at the Education Center of Catholic Charities of Tulsa. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World By BILL SHERMAN World Religion Writer Published: 9/1/2012 2:07 AM Last Modified: 9/1/2012 6:19 AM “What’s...
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tulsa invites the public to join in for the inauguration and blessing of The Community Plaza on Friday, August 31, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Catholic Charities’ campus. Special guest speakers Deacon Kevin Sartorius, Executive Director of Catholic Charities; David...
