Response for Oklahoma Tornados 

In response to the devastation caused by tornados in central Oklahoma the past few days, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is helping those affected. Services include emergency assistance funds for food, shelter, clothing and other necessities; financial assistance vouchers; networking with other agencies serving those affected; and counseling services.

To help with the long-term recovery process, Catholic Charities OKC has set-up a disaster relief fund. All donations made to this fund will support recovery for victims  -- no donations will be diverted for other purposes or administrative costs.  

To donate to the fund, visit www.catholiccharitiesok.org, call 405-523-3000, or mail donations (with “tornado recovery” in the memo line) to our Diocesan Finance Office (198 East Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215) or directly to Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, 1501 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73106. 

For more information, go to the Oklahoma City Archdiocesan website or contact the Office for Social Concerns at 614-241-2540 or socmailbox@colsdioc.org.

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Defend Your Religious Freedom!

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has mandated that virtually all private employer health plans provide no cost sharing coverage for sterilization and contraceptives, including drugs that induce abortion, as part of preventative health care services provided under the Affordable Care Act. 
 

 Visit the Diocesan Office for Social Concerns’ webpage to read Bishop Campbell’s recent letter on religious liberty, review other statements and information from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) regarding the HHS issue, and learn how  you can play an important part in defending our religious freedom, the very foundation of all  our liberties. 

  Care Enough To Act
Learn more about our Catholic Charities.

In addition to parish-based efforts that serve the poor and vulnerable, there are several diocesan-sponsored agencies and organizations that respond to need and act in our name as members of the Church.
Learn how you can help.

In an ongoing effort to protect children, to provide safe environments for them, the Catholic Church mandates training as well background checks and provides further education and resources for all adults working with children.   Diocese of Columbus details here. 

Read USCCB resources.
View  Vatican resource page.
View USCCB media discussion site.
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