Bishop Konderla has used his authority to grant a dispensation to all of the faithful in the Diocese of Tulsa from this year's obligation to participate in the Mass on December 9, 2024.
The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma has issued a statement regarding this week’s U.S. Supreme Court filing on behalf of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.
With great sadness, Vicar General Fr. Gary Kastl has announced the death of Bishop Emeritus Edward J. Slattery. He died at home late into the night on September 13, 2024, (feast of St. John Chrysostom) after having suffered a series of debilitating strokes. He was 84
This past week we, Jesus has reached into the hearts of all those participating or watching from home in ways we cannot begin to comprehend. What's next for the Eucharistic Revival?
Archbishop Paul Coakley, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Bishop David Konderla, Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma “Today’s ruling is very disappointing for the hundreds of prospective students and their families from across the state of Oklahoma who desired the educational experience and promise of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. We will consider all legal options and remain steadfast in our belief that St. Isidore would have and could still be a valuable asset to students, regardless of socioeconomic, race or faith backgrounds.”
Please keep Bishop Emeritus Slattery in your prayers. After having suffered multiple strokes this week, his health condition continues to decline. May he be comforted by the Sacred Heart of Jesus in this his hour of need.
Sunday, May 19, 2024, the Solemnity of Pentecost, Most Rev. David A. Konderla, Bishop of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma released his Pastoral Letter, “Jesus is Lord."
A devastating tornado struck the town of Barnsdall, Oklahoma on Monday, May 6, 2024. The Parish of St. Mary in Barnsdall sustained significant damage, including the complete loss of the parish hall, many broken windows and doors, some roof destruction and interior damage. Learn more here about how to support this rural parish in the Diocese of Tulsa.
We are already beginning to hear from individual Tulsa Diocese pilgrims who will travel on their own to Atchison, Kansas to meet up with the St. Junipero Serra pilgrimage group on June 25-26. They are saying to others “Meet us at the Bridge” – that is, the bridge over the Missouri River – at 3:00 PM on June 25th where a Eucharistic procession into Atchison will begin. Click to read more . . .
Bishop David Konderla announces the following priest assignments today. Please pray for these priests as they begin this important transition in their ministry in a spirit of faithful obedience and gratitude to the faithful for their continued support.