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Join Bishop Konderla on his "Tulsa Time" Podcast this week as he and Adam discuss the importance of marriage in the Church, The process of annulment, and how God is an active partner in marriage. In this Podcast:- Why you should date who you want to marry- How God is an active partner in marriage (Three to get married) - Raising Children- The importance of marriage in the Church- and Fasting for your spouseHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeMentioned in this episode:The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now! Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

On this episode, Bishop Konderla and Adam discuss the topic of vocational discernment, successful dating, the preparation for Marriage, and why every individual should discern the religious life even if that’s not their final destination. Here on Tulsa time, the fourth Bishop of Tulsa, Bishop David Konderla, looks toward helping the people of Eastern Oklahoma in the pursuit of a life of virtue - through the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith. Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeMentioned in this episode:The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now! Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Augustinian Friar and Headmaster of Cascia Hall, Fr. Philip Cook, addresses the Church of Saint Mary for the Lenten Parish Mission.In Fr. Philip’s third and final talk, he discusses the journey of Faith, how God speaks to us, and how our actions can draw “the nones” to Faith in Christ.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email for updates or follow for more content at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Augustinian Friar and Headmaster of Cascia Hall, Fr. Philip Cook, addresses the Church of Saint Mary for the Lenten Parish Mission.Fr. Philip’s second talk uncovers the expectation of God’s Call to venture toward the path of truth and holiness through his grace alone.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email for updates or follow for more content at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Augustinian Friar and Headmaster of Cascia Hall, Fr. Philip Cook, addresses the Church of Saint Mary for the Lenten Parish Mission.Fr. Philip’s first talk searches the many stories of conversions of the lives of saints and the impact of God’s call that creates radical change in the lives of the ordinary; through Christ's yearning to be part of our world in the incarnation.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email for updates or follow for more content at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Stillwater, Fr. Brian O'Brien leads the Lenten Mission for parishioners at St. Mark's in Pryor. In his third and final address, Fr. O’Brien focuses on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and examines the baptismal call to evangelization.Indeed, God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth"; that is, God wills the salvation of everyone through the knowledge of the truth...Because she [the Church] believes in God's universal plan of salvation, the Church must be missionary.” -CCC 851Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeMentioned in this episode:The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now! Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Stillwater, Fr. Brian O'Brien leads the Lenten Mission for parishioners at St. Mark's in Pryor. In his second night’s address, Fr. O’Brien Walks through the 7 Sacraments and the way Christ is present in each- Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist), the Sacraments of Healing (Penance and the Anointing of the Sick), and the Sacraments at the Service of Communion (Marriage and Holy Orders). Through the Sacraments, God shares his holiness with us so that we, in turn, can make the world holier.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Pastor of St. Francis Xavier in Stillwater, Fr. Brian O'Brien leads the Lenten Mission for parishioners at St. Mark's in Pryor. In his first night's address, Fr. O’Brien speaks on finding Joy this Lenten Season as he walks through the Catechism, scripture, and stories from his own experience, providing a launching point for obtaining Joy amid life's difficulties. Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

This Lenten season, make time to participate in Stations of The Cross and reflect on Christ's passion. Listen now to Fr. Robert Healey as he guides us through this 14-step devotion from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater, OK. Lord Jesus Christ, your passion and death is the sacrifice that unites earth and heaven and reconciles all people to you.May we who have faithfully reflected on these mysteries follow in your steps and so come to share your glory in heaven where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit one God, forever and ever. AmenHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email for updates or follow for more content at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Michael Gormley presents the Lenten parish mission at Christ the King. He dives into the Eucharist and how Christ’s salvation story is paralleled throughout the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. Gormley is the co-host of "Every Knee Shall Bow" from Ascension Press and dedicates his energy as a full-time parish staff member, speaker, consultant, and serves as founder of LayEvangelist.com.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeMentioned in this episode:The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now! Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeThe Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.

Join Bishop Konderla on his "Tulsa Time" Podcast as he explores common issues found between couples before marriage and steps to discern engagement and the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YoutubeMentioned in this episode:Eastern Oklahoma Catholic PodcastThe "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" is home to the “Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla” podcast! Here you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.

Re-kindle your devotion to the Eucharist, and better understand the Eucharistic piety of the great doctor of the church, St. Thomas Aquinas.Dr. Aaron Henderson, with The Alcuin Institute, reflects on the seeming wane of Eucharistic devotion and how St. Thomas stands as a great model for all Catholics to recenter their lives on this beautiful gift.Learn more about - The Alcuin InstituteHere on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now! Sign up for - diocesan flocknote updatesor follow diocesan social media at:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Bishop Konderla discusses steps to preparing for the sacrament of holy matrimony and what God brings to a marriage between man and woman.Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Bishop Konderla is BACK!The "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" is home to the “Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla” podcast! Here you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.This week, on Bishop’s podcast: The 5th Gospel. Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more platforms…You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen?fbclid=IwAR0k-klEweMFRuC9Bn5qk-dASYlMypBjvX8xYAo7rQMA3NgxYzPYqTq4a1kBe sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

A lecture, given by Dr. Richard Meloche, entitled “Thomistic Necessity: Why We Still Need St. Thomas Aquinas”, tracing the historical importance of Thomistic thought in the life of the Church.Learn more about The Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram

Here on the "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" Podcast, you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Stream, listen, and subscribe on your favorite platform now!Sign up for the diocesan email or follow social media at:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, Fr. Emmanuel Mansford, joined the Church of Saint Mary for his talk, "Baptism and Mission.”His talk presents ways to know and develop the gifts we receive during Baptism and Confirmation.Recently selected as a Preacher for the USCCB’s National Eucharistic Revival, Fr. Emmanuel serves as the Director of Formation for the Franciscan order and travels across the U.S. as a speaker for Catholic conferences, parishes, and podcasts. The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are a religious order who participate in Christ’s renewal of all things through prayer, fraternal life, service of the poor, and evangelization. Listen to Fr. Emmanuel Mansford Talk on the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast here:https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen?fbclid=IwAR0k-klEweMFRuC9Bn5qk-dASYlMypBjvX8xYAo7rQMA3NgxYzPYqTq4a1kYou can learn more about the CFR’s and their Community at:  https://www.franciscanfriars.com/

The "Eastern Oklahoma Catholic" is home to the “Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla” podcast! Here you can find all things Catholic in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.This week, on Bishop’s podcast: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI. Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and many more platforms…You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen?fbclid=IwAR0k-klEweMFRuC9Bn5qk-dASYlMypBjvX8xYAo7rQMA3NgxYzPYqTq4a1kBe sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Why do we make New Year's resolutions every January? How do we take this principle and apply it to our Catholic life? We talk about the importance of living a virtuous life. Bishop Konderla, Adam Minihan, and Karlo Broussard talk about this and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Karlo Broussard joins us again this week on Tulsa Time! Why it was important for Christ to come into this world? We talk about this and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Karlo Broussard joins us again this week on Tulsa Time! We discuss how to make a good confession, if there is a sin God can't forgive, penance, and what if we do not remember how to make a confession. We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla. Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

We have a special guest in the studio with us this week, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers! We discuss how to form a good conscience, what an examination of conscience look like, and how our conscience applies to the moral life. We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Nationally recognized speaker, Fr. Sean Kilcawley joins the Diocese of Tulsa to give his talk “Just For Today: Freedom From Pornography Addiction.”Fr. Kilcawley is the former Director of the Office of Family Life with the Diocese of Lincoln. He was ordained a priest in 2005 and in 2013 He completed a License in Sacred Theology at the John Paul II institute for marriage and family studies in Rome.Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. This young adult series is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Director of Religious Formation, Sarah Jameson: [email protected] tuned to the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast for more talks and events!

What should we be doing during Advent? Should there be a penitential aspect to Advent? How can we prepare our family? We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

What should we consider during this Thanksgiving? What are essential Thanksgiving traditions? What is Bishop Konderla's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla.You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen.Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

Is society falling apart? Can good come from evil? How is Bishop Konderla doing after his car wreck? How can we evangelize with hope? We talk about these things and more in this week's episode of Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla.You can stream and listen on your favorite platform here: https://eoc.captivate.fm/listen.Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

What is adoration? What do we do in adoration? What if we get bored? How do we cultivate a love of adoration within our family?Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Bishop David Konderla gives his talk on "The Beauty of Human Dignity" aimed at helping young adults discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. Made for More is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Sarah Jameson: [email protected]

What should we be doing throughout the week as Catholics? What is the difference between mortal and venial sin? Is God going to forgive me if I commit a terrible sin?Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

What is the Eucharistic Revival? Who can partake in receiving the Eucharist? How should we prepare for Holy Mass?Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

How do we help others grow in their relationship with Christ? What does Bishop Konderla think about Catholic conferences? And what does he hope to see as we wrap up the Synod?Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

How do we contribute to the life of the whole Church? Do we consider the saints part of the Church? How important is our spiritual health to the Body of Christ?Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. The main reason men make an Exodus is this: they want to grow. Closer to God, their spouse, children, and friends. Closer to that man that God has called them to be for them. Download a mobile-friendly Holy Hour guide for free.Meet Nathaniel BinversieBest known for his work in developing the road map for the Exodus Biblical Series and re-writing The Exodus 90 Spiritual Exercise, Nathaniel is an author, editor, podcaster and international speaker. His more recent stops have included Ireland, Poland, and Slovakia. In addition to speaking, he creates challenging and practical content for men in both video and written forms. For postings of his most recent work, check out Nathaniel’s blog. Made for More is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Sarah Jameson: [email protected].

On August 27, 2022, the Faith Formation Conference was held at the Renaissance Hotel. All adults, especially catechists of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma were invited to this year's Conference focused on the "Sacraments: Mysterious Encounters with Christ." One of the keynote speakers was Father Simeon Spitz.Father Simeon made his first profession of vows on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, January 6, 2010, and Solemn Vows in 2013. Fr. Simeon completed his theological studies at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 2014. Fr. Simeon was born in Elk City, Oklahoma, and spent most of his youth in the western Oklahoma town of Canute.  He holds bachelors’ degrees in philosophy and political science from St. Gregory’s University.  He completed a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA.  Fr. Simeon has completed all of the coursework for a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (S.S.L.) at the prestigious Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and is working on his thesis to complete the degree.Since his ordination, Fr. Simeon has provided pastoral assistance at parishes around Oklahoma on the weekends, and has been a popular speaker at the Archdiocesan Catholic Summer Youth Camp at Our Lady of Guadalupe Camp and at parish youth groups. He served for two years as Vice President for Mission and Chaplain for St. Gregory’s University. Fr. Simeon serves as the Abbey Vocation Director.  In addition to these duties, he is the director of Abbey enterprises and manager of the St. Joseph Workshops at the Abbey.  He directs and is the primary worker in the Abbey bee-keeping and honey harvest operation, and in raising blackberries and the production of jam and jelly for sale to the public. 

What can the Church do to help people grow in their relationship with Jesus? Where should we turn? And what are some good resources?Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

On August 27, 2022, the Faith Formation Conference was held at the Renaissance Hotel. All adults, especially catechists of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma were invited to this year's Conference focused on the "Sacraments: Mysterious Encounters with Christ." One of the keynote speakers was Monica Ashour.Holding two Masters from the University of Dallas—one in Theological Studies and one in Humanities, Monica Ashour is an international speaker, author of 28 books, President and Director of Content Creation for the Theology of the Body Evangelization Team, known as TOBET. Named in 2010 by the Catholic National Register as one of the top six speakers on Saint John Paul’s seminal work known as the Theology of the Body, Monica and her team have completed a pre-school through 8th-grade program called The Body Matters for schools, faith formation, and family catechesis. It has been called a “game-changer.”Monica was awarded by the Catholic Press Association for Honorable Mention—First Time Author of a Book, Everybody Has Something to Give. She also received the Excellence in Publishing Award for Children’s Books for her Every BODY Has a Body: God Made Us to Love, from her series called ToB for Kids for 4-7 year-olds and ToB for Tots for 2-5 year-olds, (Pauline Books and Media). Monica and her team wrote the Theology of the Body Marriage Preparation program, lauded by Cardinal Dolan of New York and Archbishop Aquila in Denver. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, this marriage prep program is used throughout the nation.In May 2015, Miss Ashour was a participant for an ad hoc committee in Washington DC for the Pontifical Council for the Family. In November 2011, Monica presented a talk “Teaching TOB to Teens” at the Theology of the Body International Symposium in Rome. She was also a participant in the International Summit on Lay Leadership with Cardinal Arinze in Rome.Before becoming an international speaker, Monica served as a campus minister at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Texas A&M University from 1996 to 1999. There she launched the now nationwide Nun Run, in which young women travel around the nation visiting convents. Before and after her stint at St. Mary’s, Monica enjoyed 20 years teaching theology and literature in grade school and high school classrooms. Monica was the recipient of Bishop (now Cardinal) Farrell’s 2008 Pro-Life Award for Civic Action and was named to the Hall of Fame for her alma mater, Nolan Catholic High School in Ft. Worth. Monica enjoys discussion groups, exercise, bridge, and coaching softball.

Join the Alcuin Institute for Bishop Konderla's annual address to the faithful formators of the Diocese!As the Institute and the Office of Religious Formation launch the 2022-23 Diocesan Formation Theme “Sacraments: Mysterious Encounters with Christ,” Bishop Konderla kicked things off by offering some thoughts on how each sacrament is a personal encounter with Christ, and the grace that He gives us through His Church! . If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Eli Stone at [email protected].

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. A little about Fr. Vince Fernandez:When were you ordained a priest?I was ordained June 30, 2018 and my temporary assignment is at Holy Family Cathedral.What is next for you after this assignment?At the end of September, I go back to Rome to finish my License in Spiritual Theology from the Angelicum (Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas).Does that give you any insight as to your future assignments?Yeah, the goal with Spiritual Theology was for me to become a spiritual director in the diocese, a great need for the Diocese of Tulsa. I hope when I get back I will have some spiritual directees to guide along their faith lives.Do you see some of your directees being priest and deacons, or kids at Bishop Kelley, or adults in parishes?We’ll see who comes to me. My degree gives me a lot of insights into the spiritual life and prayer. I’ll be able to help whoever needs spiritual direction. You grew up at Saint Bernard’s Church. Who were your pastors?The whole time I was there I had only two pastors: Father Barnard Jewitt who was a hoot – a blast, and Monsignor Patrick Gaalaas who is one of the holist men I’ve ever met. Both were inspirations for me. They’re both very different men, but the sides of the priesthood that they showed me and the vocation to the priesthood was inspiring to me as a young man.When did you attend the School of Saint Mary?I graduated from the School of Saint Mary in 2006.Do you have any great memories from your time there?I remember I took an advanced English class with Mrs. Thalken. It was really, really hard. I think it was a combined seventh and eighth grade class. She really pushed us. When I went to Bishop Kelley, the intro freshmen classes were very easy compared to Mrs. Thalken’s class. I think all my classmates would agree that she prepared us in terms of English. We were ahead of the curve in terms of writing papers. I appreciated her. Even now, it helps me with my homilies.Were there any moments in the school that helped plant seeds of a priestly vocation?Yes, I remember being encouraged a lot by the faculty and priests there – Monsignor Dorney, Father Jack, and Father Joe Townsend. I remember the religion classes being very helpful in learning about my faith. I remember tackling some of the more difficult issues in our faith and exploring those things.Made for More is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Sarah Jameson: [email protected].

What is active participation in the liturgy? Plus, Bishop Konderla shares a story of a time he met a saintly woman while he was in seminary.Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Does the Church accept people for who they are? What about people who experience same-sex attraction? What are some good resources for high school students on prayer and catechesis? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

Made for More is a series to help you discover Christ and unfold the way he desires us to live our lives. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Father Patrick joined the Order of Preachers in 2010. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was assigned in Providence, Rhode Island. Father Patrick served as a chaplain and instructor of theology at Providence College and as a parish priest at St. Pius V Church. Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief of Aleteia, a host of the podcast Godsplaining, and a preacher of the USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival. Fr. Patrick is the co-author of Saint Dominic’s Way of Life: A Path to Knowing and Loving God and author of the devotional series My Daily Visitor, published by Our Sunday Visitor.Made for More is an initiative of the Faith Formation Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. If you have any questions or would like to attend these events, please contact Sarah Jameson: [email protected].

What is prayer? How do we evangelize those who are no longer attending Holy Mass? What role does friendship play in inviting people to enter into a relationship with Christ? Each week Adam Minihan, Director of Communications for the diocese, sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma.Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

What is the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast?This is a new initiative from the Communications Office of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.This podcast will feature: Tulsa Time with Bishop Konderla - A weekly podcast where we talk about all things Catholic happening in eastern Oklahoma. Talks from our Young Adults Ministry, Made for More. Lectures from the Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture. Homilies Musings Content from our Faith Formation Officeand so much more!Be sure to rate/review the podcast and share it with your family and friends!

Tulsa Time with Bishop David Konderla is a weekly podcast produced by the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic.Each week Adam Minihan sits down with Bishop Konderla to talk about all things Catholic in eastern Oklahoma. This week we start a multi-week series on the Synod by taking your answers to the Synod questions and letting Bishop Konderla reflect and answer the questions from the good people in eastern Oklahoma.Be sure to sign up for our diocesan email to stay up-to-date and follow up on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube