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“It is in keeping with their dignity as persons that human beings should take an active part in government.”
Pope John XXIII
“Political power, which is the natural and necessary link for ensuring the cohesion of the social body, must have as its aim the achievement of the common good.”
Pope Paul VI
“If charity is to be realistic and effective, it demands that the Gospel of life be implemented also by means of certain forms of social activity and commitment in the political field…”
Pope John Paul II
“Justice is both the aim and the intrinsic criterion of all politics. Politics is more than a mere mechanism for defining the rules of public life: its origin and its goal are found in justice…”
Pope Benedict XVI
“Politics, though often denigrated, remains a lofty vocation and one of the highest forms of charity, inasmuch as it seeks the common good.”
Pope Francis
The Catholic Conference of Oklahoma offers a voice to Oklahoma’s quarter million or more Catholics which articulates our public policy concerns from a moral framework based on faith and reason, rather than partisan and political interests.
Archbp. Paul S. Coakley
Read MoreCatholic Christians share in the hopes and dreams of the societies in which they live. Through our Catholic Conference of Oklahoma we can make valuable contributions to the common good of the society in our own state.
Bishop David Konderla
Read MoreAs Catholics we believe that the shaping of public policy is not simply a task for others, but for each of us, and that the principles of Catholic Social Teaching can be used to strengthen public life and build a better society.
Fr. William Novak
Read MoreThe Catholic Conference of Oklahoma articulates the timeless and universal principles of the Christian faith in response to the current issues and concerns of our society. The action of the Conference fosters an active dialogue in our inexorable commitment to the truth.
Fr. Elkin González
Read MoreThe Family Policy Institute of OK is excited to see the launch of the CCO. The Archdiocese has been a tremendous partner in the efforts to strengthen families, protect life at all stages, and promote religious liberty. The new work of the Conference can only enhance and expand those efforts.
Timothy Tardibono
Read MoreQuick Facts
How is the Catholic Church represented in the state of Oklahoma?
350000
Catholics
163
Parishes
35
Schools
21
Hospitals
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