Rev. James Mickus

James was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 16, 1944, and called home to his Lord on February 20, 2024. Moved to his beloved Oklahoma in the sixties and served the Oklahoma diocese as a faithful, much loved padre for 52 years. 

Steadfast steward at the parishes of St. Patrick in OKC, St. Francis Xavier in Enid, Christ the King in OKC, St. Joseph in Norman, Pastor of Sacred Heart in Mangum, St.Mary Church in Ponca City, St. Philip Neri in Midwest City, Pastor of St. Joseph in Bison, Pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Enid, Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in Chandler (Mission, St. Louis Church, Stroud).

His enjoyed his ministerial assignments in the Office of Family Life, the Office of Evangelization, the Seminarian Board,and served as Regional Vicar for Region VII.

James was preceded in death by his father, Casimir Mickus, his mama, Polly Mickus (Chingo), his brothers, Donald, Raymond, and John, and many dear friends who loved him so. He is survived by his kid sister, Mary Mickus Solway, brother- in- law, Scott Solway, and sweet sisters-in-law, Sheila Mickus, and Mary Mickus. 

He leaves behind his nieces and nephews who loved their uncle with all they had and looked forward to their visits, shenanigans, and adventures with him. Jim was also blessed with many grandnieces and grandnephews. And no one loved Jim more than his dear, ever-faithful friends here in Oklahoma!

No one enjoyed fishing more than Jim… watching him fly fish was like watching a ballet… pure beauty. And he was gifted by the Lord with the innate ability of painting with flowers. Every garden his hand touched became more beautiful. What a gift he had and shared!

All services for James will be held at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, commencing with a visitation and prayer vigil on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 6:30 pm, and followed the next day, Tuesday, February 27, 2024, with a Funeral Mass at 9am.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude, or World Central Kitchen.