Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma

Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma Welcome to the Roman Catholic Church of Eastern Oklahoma There are 78 parishes and/or missions in the 26,417 square miles of the diocese.

The Diocese of Tulsa is comprised of the following 31 counties in the eastern part of Oklahoma:
Adair, Atoka, Bryan, Cherokee, Choctaw, Coal, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Haskell, Hughes, Latimere, LeFlore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Mayes, Muskogee, Nowata, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Pawnee, Payne, Pittsburg, Pushmataha, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner and Washington. A Diocese is a portion of the

People of God, which is entrusted to a bishop to be nurtured by him with the cooperation of his priests (canon 369). The Diocesan Bishop enjoys legislative, executive, and juridical authority (canon 391). He is the chief pastor and leader of the diocese. He is the principal dispenser of the mysteries of God, and he strives constantly that Christ's faithful entrusted to his care may grow in grace through the celebration of the sacraments, and may know and live the paschal mystery (canon 387). The Diocesan Bishop, mindful that the salvation of souls is the supreme law of the Church (canon 1752), fosters and coordinates the work of the laity and urges the faithful to assume their proper roles in the life of the Church. The Diocesan Bishop exercises his responsibilities with the assistance of the members of his cabinet, through the offices in the diocesan curia (chancery), and through parishes and institutions in the Local Church.

As their time in Washington, D.C., comes to a close, Fr. Leonard Higgins and seminarians Joseph Jones and Evan Hathaway ...
06/15/2026

As their time in Washington, D.C., comes to a close, Fr. Leonard Higgins and seminarians Joseph Jones and Evan Hathaway are returning home grateful for a week of faith, formation, and pro-life witness at the 55th Annual National Right to Life Conference.

These final moments from their journey capture the heart of their vocation - Joseph assisting Fr. Higgins as he celebrates the closing Mass, and Evan proclaiming the Word of God during the liturgy.

Thank you to Oklahomans for Life for sponsoring this experience for our seminarians, and thank you for keeping them in your prayers. Please continue to support and pray for Joseph, Evan, and all those discerning God's call to the priesthood. 🙏

Support at: https://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/sedonate
Photos: Tony Lauinger, State Chairman of Oklahomans for Life and board member of National Right to Life

📚 David Dean, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma, recently joined Catholic e...
06/15/2026

📚 David Dean, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma, recently joined Catholic education leaders from across the nation at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia, for the inaugural Front Royal Education Summit - a gathering dedicated to the renewal and strengthening of Catholic elementary and secondary education.

The summit brought together bishops, educators, scholars, superintendents, philanthropists, and educational partners who collaborated on the Front Royal Statement: Seven Cardinal Principles of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Education - a document outlining the philosophical, theological, pedagogical, and methodological foundations of authentic Catholic education.

Reflecting on the summit, Dean shared:

"This commitment to renewal is providential in so far as it occurred on the same day that the bishops of our country dedicated America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our bishops have called for a renewal of Catholics in their devotion to the Sacred Heart for the good of all the faithful and our country, likewise the members of this educational proclamation called for a renewal of Catholic education for the good of our students and our Church on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!"

The statement serves as a roadmap for strengthening and renewing Catholic schools for future generations.

📖 Read the full Front Royal Statement:
https://ow.ly/HtMt50ZbRPY

June marks the 10th Episcopal Anniversary of Bishop David Konderla in the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma.✨Bishop Ko...
06/15/2026

June marks the 10th Episcopal Anniversary of Bishop David Konderla in the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma.✨

Bishop Konderla was appointed the fourth Bishop of Tulsa on May 13, 2016 by Pope Francis and was ordained and installed as Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa on June 29, 2016, in a ceremony at the University of Tulsa's Reynolds Center.

💬 Reflections on Bishop Konderla’s Ministry—
“Dear Bishop Konderla, I'm honored to be your first ordination class with Fr John O'Neil! Thanks for constantly having a steady hand at the wheel, for all your prayers, for hunting down opportunities for us. Congratulations to you for these ten years, and may the Lord provide many more! God bless.”
—Rev. Sean O’Brien,
Pastor of Immaculate Conception, Poteau; St. Joseph, Stigler; and St. Elizabeth, Spiro

Join Bishop Konderla as we celebrate this joyful milestone with a special Anniversary Mass:

📍 Holy Family Cathedral
📅 August 9, 2026
🕔 5:00 p.m.

Please continue to keep Bishop Konderla in your prayers as he faithfully shepherds the people of Eastern Oklahoma. 🙏

📖To read the full EOC magazine article "After 10 years, Bishop Looking Ahead" complete with photo highlights and messages from Catholic leaders at the Chancery, visit: https://catholicmagazines.org/magazine-archive/eastern-oklahoma-catholic/tul0626-0

🎉 Happy Birthday, Father Alessandro Calderoni!Thank you for your faithful service, your prayers, and your generous heart...
06/15/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Father Alessandro Calderoni!

Thank you for your faithful service, your prayers, and your generous heart. May God bless you with joy, health, and peace in the year ahead. 🙏

🎉 Happy Ordination Anniversary, Father Leonardo Medina!Your priesthood is a gift to the Church. Thank you for your servi...
06/15/2026

🎉 Happy Ordination Anniversary, Father Leonardo Medina!

Your priesthood is a gift to the Church. Thank you for your service, your prayers, and your dedication to the mission of Christ.

📣In Case you Missed It‼️In a recent National Catholic Register article, "A Cure for Clerical Loneliness: 8 Diocesan Prie...
06/15/2026

📣In Case you Missed It‼️

In a recent National Catholic Register article, "A Cure for Clerical Loneliness: 8 Diocesan Priests Find Brotherhood Under One Roof", author Zelda Caldwell highlighted the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma for the strong bonds of fraternity among our priests. Through prayer, friendship, and a shared mission to serve God's people, our priests support one another in living their vocation with joy and fidelity.

The article reflects the vibrant culture of priestly brotherhood and vocations that continues to flourish across eastern Oklahoma.

Please join us in praying for our priests and for an increase in vocations throughout our diocese.

You can find this article here: https://ow.ly/pvUl50ZbkpM
Photos: Daniel McCay

Now that we’ve highlighted our seminarians each Sunday, we thought it was time to see how well you know the future sheph...
06/14/2026

Now that we’ve highlighted our seminarians each Sunday, we thought it was time to see how well you know the future shepherds of the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma. 👀🙏

From breakfast ice cream 🍦 to hockey 🏒, flicker ball ⚽ and grilled cheese with tomato soup 🥪… each of our seminarians brings unique gifts, interests, and personality to his vocation journey.

Can you match the fun fact to the seminarian?
Drop your guesses in the comments below! ⬇️

Most importantly, please continue to pray and support 🔗https://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/sedonateall🔗all our seminarians as they continue discerning God’s call and preparing to serve Christ and His Church.

🙏 Happy Ordination Anniversary, Father Elkin Gonzalez!Today we celebrate the anniversary of your ordination to the pries...
06/14/2026

🙏 Happy Ordination Anniversary, Father Elkin Gonzalez!

Today we celebrate the anniversary of your ordination to the priesthood!
Thank you for your faithful witness, your care for souls, and for bringing Christ to His people each day.

👨‍👦 Fathers & Sons - You’re invited to a day of growth, faith, and meaningful conversation together. 👨‍👦The Diocese of T...
06/14/2026

👨‍👦 Fathers & Sons - You’re invited to a day of growth, faith, and meaningful conversation together. 👨‍👦

The Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma is hosting a TeenMEN Father & Son Retreat designed especially for boys ages 11–14 and their fathers or guardians.

✨ Topics include:
• Systems of the body
• Physical and emotional changes
• Healthy habits and technology use
• Media and body image
• Stress and conflict resolution
• Understanding the beginning of life and human dignity
• Building healthy habits for mind, body, and soul

📅 August 1, 2026
⏰ 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 St. Philip Neri University Parish, Tulsa
💲 $50 per pair (breakfast & lunch included)

This retreat offers fathers and sons an opportunity to strengthen their relationship while learning about health, growth, responsibility, and God’s design for human life in a faithful and encouraging environment. ✝️

🔗Register here: https://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/teenmen-retreat
For questions, contact Cassie Fletcher at [email protected]

🎉🙏 Congratulations to the Parish of Christ the King, Tulsa on meeting their 2026 Faith & Works Annual Appeal fundraising...
06/13/2026

🎉🙏 Congratulations to the Parish of Christ the King, Tulsa on meeting their 2026 Faith & Works Annual Appeal fundraising goal! 💒✨

📅May 13, 1928 - Christ the King, Tulsa was dedicated

The central message for the 2026 Faith & Works Campaign was: “Let His Mission Be Yours” ✝️🌍 and Today, we joyfully celebrate with the Parish of Christ the King for reaching their goal! 🎊👏

🔗 To read more and make a donation, please visit:
👉 https://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/make-a-one-time-donation

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