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Bishop Konderla: Decree Implementing Traditionis Custodes Motu Proprio in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma

July 28 is the Feast of Blessed Stanley Rother, native of Okarche, Oklahoma, martyred in 1981 while serving as a missionary in Guatemala.

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.