Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine draws the faithful and the curious in its first year

The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine's first anniversary will be observed at the 12:15 p.m. Mass on Feb. 17 and Masses later in the day without the pomp and pageantry of last year's dedication ceremony.

The Catholic faithful have flocked to the $50 million shrine at 700 SE 89 , hoping to learn more about the life and legacy of the late priest who is on the path to sainthood.

The shrine church congregation is made up of joined congregations from Holy Angels Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church .

The men said pilgrims from at least 30 states have visited the shrine.

Mireles said he thinks more and more people will begin to associate the shrine and Oklahoma City .