Catholic priest, pastor of the Church of Saint Benedict in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Tulsa, OK
Joined January 2017
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✝️Wednesday, Nov. 4 of Vocations Awareness Week – Religious/Consecrated Life
"Jesus, we praise You for the gift of sisters and brothers who give their lives completely to You. Help us to listen if You are calling us to serve in this way."
If you know someone who carries the Spirit within them - someone who loves deeply, serves generously, and lives their faith boldly - invite them to learn more about priesthood or religious life.
👉Reach out to the Fr. Duy in the Diocesan Vocations Office and help nurture the next generation of servant leaders - [email protected]
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You Are Invited to a Celebration of Holy Orders!
With joy and gratitude to Almighty God, Bishop David A. Konderla invites the faithful of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma to the Ordination of Seminarian James Patrick (Jim) Southard to the Transitional Diaconate.
Currently in his fourth year of Configuration at St. Meinrad Seminary, Jim continues his journey toward the priesthood. Through the invocation of the Holy Spirit and the laying on of hands, he will be ordained to share in the Diakonia of Jesus Christ, the True Servant.
Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
Friday, December 18, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Holy Family Cathedral | Tulsa, Oklahoma
Solemn Vespers will take place Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m.
An informal reception will follow the Ordination Mass in Heiring Auditorium.
All are welcome to witness this beautiful step in Jim's vocational journey as he answers God's call to a life of service to Christ and His Church.
Please keep Jim in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination and continues his formation toward the priesthood.
All are welcome @SaintBenBA for the Eucharistic Mission!
November 9-11, 2026 - 3-Day Parish Mission, Church of St. Benedict
"A Powerful Eucharistic Encounter with Jesus through the Heart of Mary" with Guest Priest Fr. Andrew Marshall of the Adoratio Foundation. This mission will take place November 9th through the 11th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM in the sanctuary.
All are welcome to join!
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🕯️ CATHOLIC CURIOUS? Why do Catholics pray for the dead?
Because love doesn't end with death. Neither do our prayers.
On All Souls’ Day, November 2, Catholics remember and pray for all the faithful departed, especially those who may still be undergoing purification before entering the fullness of heaven.
The Catholic Church teaches that we remain united in Christ through the Communion of Saints. Death does not break that bond of love, and our prayers can help those who have gone before us.
When we pray for our departed loved ones, we entrust them to God's infinite mercy and express our hope in the promise of eternal life.
🙏 Today, take a moment to remember someone who has died and offer a simple prayer:
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen."
Do you know someone who is curious about the Catholic faith? Take a moment to share this message on your page and help others discover the beautiful blessings our Catholic faith offers us, even beyond this earthly life. You never know whose heart it may touch or what conversation about faith it may inspire.
Our Invitation -
Are you curious about Catholic beliefs and traditions? Your journey of faith can begin with a simple question. Contact a Catholic parish near you to learn more about becoming Catholic through OCIA. dioceseoftulsa.org/ocia
Becoming Catholic begins with an encounter. It begins at your parish. It begins with one step.
On the road again…..
Today I was the substitute priest for the Sunday Masses at St. John Before the Latin Gate in Bartlesville, OK. Thank you to all for the hospitality I received.
Fr. Bryan Brooks retweeted
On this day, in 1541, Michelangelo unveiled the Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. Some loved it, some hated it, but all were awed. Here it is, freshly restored for its 485th birthday, ready to celebrate All Saints Day!
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Fr. Leonardo Medina Unanimously Elected National Vice President of ANSH
During the 36th National Convention of the National Association of Hispanic Priests in the United States (ANSH), held in Dallas, Texas, Fr. Juan Ángel Grajeda, Fr. Adrián Meneses, and Fr. Leonardo Medina participated alongside Hispanic priests from different dioceses across the country in a time of priestly fraternity, fellowship, and reflection.
During the convention, elections were also held for the new National Board of the Association. Fr. Leonardo Medina was unanimously elected National Vice President of ANSH for a three-year term, 2026–2029.
This election also recognizes Fr. Leonardo’s twelve years of service as National Director of Retreats for Hispanic Priests, during which he has promoted opportunities for spirituality, priestly fraternity, human formation, and accompaniment for priests serving in different regions of the United States.
Please join us in congratulating Fr. Leonardo Medina on his election as National Vice President of the National Association of Hispanic Priests (ANSH) for 2026–2029!
As he continues serving our Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma through the Parish Support Team, we ask for your prayers as he takes on this national leadership role.
Learn more about Fr. Leonardo and his ministry in our diocese: dioceseoftulsa.org/ministrie…
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Sesame Workshop mourns the loss of Sir Patrick Stewart. Thank you for being our friend and for sharing your brilliance, joy, and kindness with the world. 💛💚
Thank you for the generous response of the people @SaintBenBA to the Faith & Works Appeal!
🎉🙏 Congratulations to the Church of St. Benedict in Broken Arrow on exceeding their 2026 Faith & Works Annual Appeal fundraising goal! 💒✨
📅2020 - Completion of a new Adoration Chapel - St. Scholastica Chapel - and now the parish is working towards expanding the current 90 hours per week to perpetual, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The central message for the 2026 Faith & Works Campaign is: “Let His Mission Be Yours” ✝️🌍 and today, we joyfully celebrate with the St. Benedict parish for exceeding their goal!
🔗 To read more and make a donation, please visit:
👉 dioceseoftulsa.org/make-a-on…
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🙏All Souls' Day Mass with Bishop Konderla
On All Souls’ Day, Bishop David Konderla celebrates Mass at Calvary Cemetery Chapel as we remember and pray for all the faithful departed. United in faith and hope in the Resurrection, we entrust our loved ones to God’s infinite mercy and love. 🙏
Monday, November 2, 2026
📍Calvary Cemetery Chapel
9101 S. Harvard, Tulsa
Fr. Bryan Brooks retweeted
Friends, in just two days, Christians were murdered on two continents.
On Friday, gunmen opened fire on a funeral at St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, and killed nine people. On Saturday, armed men attacked Orthodox churches and homes in Oromia, Ethiopia, and killed more than forty.
These are not statistics. They are our brothers and sisters, members of the mystical Body of Christ. When Saul set out to destroy the Church, the risen Jesus asked him, “Why are you persecuting me?” The Lord is still being persecuted in these victims of anti-Christian violence.
Christianity is by far the most persecuted religion in the world today. Those of us who worship in comfort have to ask what the deaths of these martyrs demand of us. At the very least, they demand that we pray for them, learn their names, press our leaders to act, and refuse to look away.
The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
Happy Sunday! Make Mass part of it. There is a place for you today @SaintBenBA at 9am, Noon & 5pm. Confessions are prior to each Mass. All are welcome!
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Oh Happy Day! Congratulations to Robert Murguia & Gladis Olazo, who were married today @SaintBenBA.
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Greetings from Oktoberfest in Tulsa, Oklahoma! I am joined tonight by five brother priests & one extremely large chicken! Prost!
Fr. Bryan Brooks retweeted
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that the tumor removed on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized.
Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said on Wednesday evening that a subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that “no further treatment is necessary.”
Fr. Bryan Brooks retweeted
Some, it seems, would do well to ask themselves whether they have allowed themselves to worship the Church instead of Christ himself.
What the Church does and asks us to do is very important...but she is only the means to an end, who is Christ.
The funniest part is that you can genuinely love the Catholic Church, defend tradition, appreciate the Latin Mass, and still find some traditional Catholics absolutely insufferable.
Some people have turned being Catholic into a competitive sport where the winner is whoever can be the most offended.
I came here to grow in holiness, not develop a second blood pressure problem lol
Fr. Bryan Brooks retweeted
An ever shifting feast of diversions is constantly paraded before us; each grabs our minds & hearts, injects their poison and disappear quickly.
We forget the outrage and move on, but the damage remains.
We quickly forget that which briefly consumed us because the next distraction is oh so attractive.
In the end, we become hollowed out men and women, feeling shallow and quick things, jumping from distraction to distraction.
We’ve volunteered for this, Lord & we are so very sorry.
Rewire us, Heavenly Father.
Gently rewire us to focus on the true, the beautiful, the good, the eternal.
Strengthen our resolve to be distracted by nothing but thoughts of love and truth.
Only one tribe is eternal and that tribe is Yours, Lord. Never let me leave it.
Amen
#talkedtotheboss
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❤️ FAITH IN EVERY FOOTSTEP! 👣
More incredible moments from the Three Hearts Pilgrimage! Some 2,500 pilgrims from 48 states and six countries journeyed 35 miles through Eastern Oklahoma to Clear Creek Abbey in prayer, sacrifice and faith.
❤️ WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THIS?
A pilgrimage is more than a long walk. It is a journey of faith, an opportunity to grow closer to Christ through prayer, sacrifice and perseverance. Every step becomes an offering to God, and this pilgrimage is especially dedicated to the sanctity of life, marriage and family.
⛪ ARE YOU CATHOLIC CURIOUS?
What inspires people to make such extraordinary sacrifices for their faith? Perhaps you've wondered about Catholic traditions, beliefs or practices.
You don't have to be Catholic to be curious! Through OCIA, our parishes welcome your questions and invite you to explore the Catholic faith with no obligation to become Catholic.
👉 Learn more: ow.ly/Bi2j50ZYvRQ
❤️ LET HIS MISSION BE YOURS!
SHARE these photos with someone who may be inspired by such extraordinary faith! Invite them to explore the Catholic faith and discover how they, too, can develop a deeper relationship with Christ and a faith that inspires such conviction, sacrifice and devotion.
Our full EOCextra story can be found here: dioceseoftulsa.flocknote.com…
Photos: Chris Rush, Julianne O'Brien
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🙏 WHO NOURISHES THOSE WHO SPEND THEIR LIVES NOURISHING THE FAITH OF OTHERS?
This past week, priests and deacons from the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma stepped away from their daily ministries for separate spiritual retreats at Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas.
Through prayer, Mass, spiritual reflection and fellowship, these retreats provide an opportunity to deepen their relationship with Christ, renew their vocations and find spiritual nourishment for the work God has entrusted to them.
Even those who dedicate their lives to guiding others in faith need time to pause, pray and be renewed in God's presence.
Please keep our priests and deacons in your prayers as they return to their ministries, strengthened in faith and ready to continue serving the people of Eastern Oklahoma!
Our Priests: dioceseoftulsa.org/our-pries…
Our Deacons: dioceseoftulsa.org/our-pries…
Happy Sunday! Make Mass part of it. There is a place for you today @SaintBenBA at 9am, Noon & 5pm. Confessions are prior to each Mass. All are welcome!
#churchofsaintbenedict
#BrokenArrowOK
