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July 25 - 31, 2021 is Natural Family Planning Week. The Catholic Church supports the methods of Natural Family Planning because they respect God's design for married love. In fact, NFP represents the only authentic approach to family planning available to Catholic husbands and wives.

Sunday, July 25 is the first ever observance of this day of prayer instituted by Pope Francis earlier this year.

In order the properly understand and implement any changes it might require, Bishop David Konderla will be studying and consulting with experts immediately. More information will be provided soon.

Bishop David Konderla has just released a letter to the faithful in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma regarding the receipt of Holy Eucharist for Catholics who are in direct opposition to the teachings of the Church regarding abortion, especially for leaders in our communities holding public office. Read Bishop's entire letter here.

Get to know one of the Diocese of Tulsa’s newest Seminarians, Luke Bland. Mr. Bland is from Tulsa and his home parish is Holy Family Cathedral. Learn about Mr. Bland's conversion to Catholicism and include him in your prayers for vocations and the priesthood.

Save lives on the sidewalk! This exciting volunteer opportunity will host a free training session on Saturday, July 31 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Broken Arrow. It's not too late to participate!

Several permanent deacons will be moving to new parish assignments effective August 2, 2021. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide these men in their new assignments as they serve the people of God.

Bishop David Konderla recently sat down with the USCCB Made for Love podcast to discuss St. Joseph, fatherhood and Pope Francis' apostolic letter Patris Corde.

The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma welcomes the two newest priests, Fr. Alessandro Calderoni and Fr. Joshua Votruba, who were ordained on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa.

Former Diocesan teacher, Sister Marlou Ricke, celebrated her diamond jubilee on May 5, 2021 marking 60 years of vowed religious life.

Get to know one of the Diocese of Tulsa's newest Seminarians, Luke Zehr. Mr. Zehr is from Wagoner, Oklahoma and is a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church. He just graduated from Wagoner High School in May, and he will be starting at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in August. 

Newly ordained priest, Fr. Joshua Votruba, shares the story of the special chalice he used for his first Mass after his recent ordination into the priesthood.

Newly ordained priest, Fr. Alessandro Calderoni, shares the story of the special chalice he used for his first Mass after his recent ordination into the priesthood.

Deacon Harrison Garlick, Chancellor for the Diocese of Tulsa, recently had his first article for Catholic Answers published.

Save lives on the sidewalk! Explore this exciting volunteer opportunity partnered with Go Life Mobile Medical on Saturday, July 31 at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Broken Arrow.

Get to know one of the Diocese of Tulsa's newest Seminarians, David Neumaier. Mr. Neumaier is from Broken Arrow and is a parishioner at St. Benedict's. He is a Holland Hall alumnus and will be graduating from the University of Missouri in December 2021 with a degree in Journalism. He will likely start Pre-Theology I in January 2022 at St. Meinrad Seminary.

Get to know one of the Diocese of Tulsa's new seminarians, Jim Southard, a little bit better. Mr. Southard is a parishioner at the Church of the Madalene in Tulsa. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma and is currently working as a meteorologist in Tulsa. He will be attending St. Meinrad Seminary in the Fall 2021.

The Diocese of Tulsa is hosting the 15th annual Child & Youth Protection Leadership conference from June 20 to June 23, 2021 in Tulsa. Important diocesan leaders from across the country will gather and this conference will provide opportunities for leaders to network and share best practices.

Seminarian Leonardo Morales-Salas was ordained as a Transitional Deacon on Friday, May 28, 2021 by Bishop David Konderla at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa. 

Seminarian Daniel Gormley was ordained as a Transitional Deacon on Friday, May 28, 2021 by Bishop David Konderla at Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa.