Oklahoma Catholics are sharing memories of a leader who shepherded the faithful through the tragedy of the Oklahoma City bombing, helped prepare the church to welcome rising numbers of Hispanics, and who began the cause for canonization for an Okarche priest who was martyred for his faith while serving in Guatemala.

The ministry of the Most Rev. Eusebius J. Beltran, archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, was recently discussed by those who knew him as they shared memories and considered aspects of his legacy. Beltran died on Sept. 12, at age 91.

The Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, current archbishop of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, said Beltran was a good shepherd.

“He served as a bishop in Oklahoma for many years, both as bishop in the Diocese of Tulsa and here in the

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