What if struggling to understand the Eucharist doesn't mean your faith is weak - but that you're taking Christ seriously? In *A Convert's Guide to the Eucharist,* Caleb Harlan, a convert to Catholicism and former Protestant minister, reflects on faith, doubt, and the beautiful mystery of Christ's Real Presence. 💭 "I believe; help my unbelief." — Mark 9:24 Caleb serves as Director of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) at Holy Family Cathedral.🔗 tulsacathedral.com/staff/ You can find this issue on your coffee table — or read the digital edition here: 🔗 catholicmagazines.org/magazi…

“I’d be honored to meet you and thank you in person for your prayers and support as I begin this journey.” —Christopher Kendrick ✨Bishop Konderla's Seminarian Education Dinner 📅Wednesday, August 5, 2026 🕕6-9:00pm 📍Southern Hills Country Club Come join Bishop Konderla for a wonderful evening, and the opportunity to meet Christopher and all the seminarians - dioceseoftulsa.org/seminaria… 🔗 For more information, and to register for the dinner, please visit: dioceseoftulsa.org/register-… We hope to see you there!

Strong relationships are built, not born. Join us for the RelateWell Workshop, a skill-based enrichment workshop for couples in every stage of relationship--from dating to married for decades--on June 26-27 June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM - June 27, 2026, 4:30 PM Parish of Christ the King Location: Fletcher Hall Childcare is available. Dinner for children will be served on Friday, along with a morning snack and lunch on Saturday. Cost: $50/couple Schedule: Friday, June 26: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Dinner included Saturday, June 27: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Light breakfast and lunch included Mass with Fr. Elkin in the church at 8:00 a.m. (optional) Register ctktulsa.org/events/relatewe…

✨VIANNEY NIGHT - FROM THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONS - The month of June (June 18th and 25th only) will be hosted by the Church of Saint Mary, Tulsa from 7:00 - 8:00pm. 🙏7:00pm. Adoration, Confession, Prayers for Vocations, Praise & Worship, Fellowship. Contact Fr. Duy Nguyen at vocations918@gmail.com. All are welcome every Thursday night. 🔗More information can be found at dioceseoftulsa.org/vianney-n…

The Infertility Support Group is pivoting to 1:1 mentorship with Deacon Bill & Chris Montieth. Please enter your contact in the form at the link and you will be contacted. To get in contact with supportive mentors, please fill out the form at: dioceseoftulsa.org/infertili…

Life is a gift from God - even in suffering. In the latest Eastern Oklahoma Catholic magazine, Fr. Sean O’Brien (Pastor - Immaculate Conception - Poteau, St. Joseph - Stigler and St. Elizabeth - Spiro) addresses the growing issue of assisted suicide and why the Church firmly upholds the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death. He reminds us that terms like “euthanasia” and “death with dignity” can obscure a deeper reality: every person, regardless of age, illness, or suffering, possesses an unchanging dignity as a child of God. Rather than responding to suffering with death, Christians are called to respond with love, care, compassion, and hope. Through hospice care, family support, prayer, and the grace of Christ, even the most difficult moments of life can become powerful witnesses to faith. “As Christians, we are called to protect life, care for the vulnerable, and proclaim the value of every human person.” Read the full reflection in the June 2026 issue of Eastern Oklahoma Catholic - catholicmagazines.org/magazi…

🎬 A story of faith, vocation, and joy is coming to the big screen in Tulsa! Local Catholic filmmaker Manny Marquez's documentary short, The Pursuit of Happiness, featuring the Religious Sisters of Mercy, has been selected to screen at this year's Circle Cinema Festival. “This is quite extraordinary to have a 20-minute film about the religious life screening in a secular film festival, and I feel the Holy Spirit is at work!” said Marquez. 📅 Sunday, July 19 🕧 12:30 p.m. 📍 Circle Cinema, Tulsa The film will be shown as part of a block of short films. Manny has a simple hope: to fill the theater with Catholics and anyone interested in learning more about the beauty of religious life. Join us in supporting this local filmmaker and celebrating a story that shines a light on the joyful witness of the Religious Sisters of Mercy. 🎥✨

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: 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 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: ow.ly/I9JU50ZbRPZ

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: catholicmagazines.org/magazi…

🎉 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 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 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: ow.ly/9j8S50ZbkpN 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 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 🔗dioceseoftulsa.org/sedonatea…🔗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 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 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: dioceseoftulsa.org/teenmen-r… For questions, contact Cassie Fletcher at cassie.fletcher@dioceseoftulsa.org

🎉🙏 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: 👉 dioceseoftulsa.org/make-a-on…

"Jesus now sends us out as His disciples to share with all the Good News that Jesus is Lord." This First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bishop Konderla reflects on Matthew Chapter 9 in his Gospel Reflection on Hallow. 🔗Check for this Reflection to be posted here: hallow.com/collections/2611/ 👉Plan on listening each week throughout the Church's liturgical year as Bishop Konderla will continue to present Gospel reflections with prayer, Scripture, and homily, guiding listeners to embrace Christ's promises, presence, and kingship in daily life.

🙏 Happy Ordination Anniversary, Father Samuel Perez! ✝️ On this anniversary of your priestly ordination, we give thanks for your “yes” to God’s call. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry and the many lives you serve.

🤍✨ Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary ✨🤍 💬 “Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” – Luke 2:19 ➡️ One day after celebrating the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Church honors the Immaculate Heart of Mary, united perfectly with the heart of her Son. Mary's heart was filled with faith, humility, and complete trust in God's plan. Through every joy and sorrow, she remained close to Jesus, teaching us to do the same. As we reflect on the recent consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we turn to Mary, our Mother, asking her to help us grow in love for her Son and to follow Him more faithfully each day. ❓ What is one intention, worry, or hope you can place into Mary's loving care today? 🙏 Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us and lead us ever closer to Jesus.