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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