- Home Improvement Ministry
Home Improvement Ministry If you are a member of Holy Family Cathedral Parish, the Home Improvement Team wants to help you with your minor home repairs that you are incapable of completing yourself. Workdays take place one per quarter on Saturdays. April 18, 2026 June 13, 2026 August 1, 2026 October 3,…
- Construction Update: Roof Project resumes
The roofers are back. They are currently building scaffolding up around the central tower. When they get close to the cone-shaped spire, they will anchor the scaffolding to the building for additional stability.
- Mondays at McNellie’s: a parish social
Mondays at McNellie’s grew from a one-time experiment into a series featuring Q&A sessions with local musicians, civic leaders, Biblical scholars, apologists and clergy. This series usually takes place on the first Monday of the month at the downtown McNellie’s location. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A presentation session begins at 7:00 p.m….
- Wednesdays at the Cathedral during Lent
Spes Non Confundit: Hope Does Not Disappoint 5:30-6:30: Adoration 6:30-7:00: Dinner 7:00-8:00: Talk & Small Group Discussion Wednesday at the Cathedral takes place on February 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 This catechetical series is for individuals and families with both adult activities and children’s activities. Dinner is provided free of charge. …
- Lent: Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday
“Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,…
- All Night Adoration: Friday to Saturday, March 13 to 14
Father Joshua Votruba is recruiting parishioners to pray before the Blessed Sacrament from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 a..m., Friday night to Saturday morning, March 13 to 14. All Night Adoration follows Friday evening Stations of the Cross and occurs at the same time as the Meatless Meal. 12:05 p.m. Daily Mass 12:35 p.m….
- Job Opening: Director of Finance
JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Director of Finance Status: Full-Time Type: Ministerial Reports to Holy Family Cathedral Rector The Director of Finance will oversee the financial management and planning for the parish and school. This role is instrumental in ensuring the long-term financial stability of the parish through strategic planning and fostering a culture…
- Lenten Retreat: “Having the Best Holy Week of Your Life” with Fr. O’Brien on Saturday, March 28, 2026
Father O’Brien and the Bethany Intercessors will give a Lenten retreat entitled “Having the Best Holy Week of Your Life” a Retreat by Father Brian O’Brien. As we journey through the Lenten season and prepare our hearts to celebrate the resurrection, we invite all Holy Family parishioners to join us for the upcoming…
- Cathedral Interior by Damon’s Droneography
Thanks to Damon’s Droneography for capturing this beautiful view of the interior of the Cathedral. Damon’s Droneography
- Cross Raising: Watch as the cross is lifted into place
On Friday, October 31, 2025, the crew from Executive Exteriors raised two crosses to the tops of the two spires over the front facade of the Cathedral.
- Cross Blessing: Bishop Konderla Blessed New Crosses to go atop the Spires
On Monday, October 27, 2025, Bishop David Konderla blessed two large crosses that replicate two historic crosses which were install 112 years earlier. “I want everyone to pray each day for this crew of men and women who work on our towers,” Bishop Konderla said. “Let us venerate in faith the eternal plan…
- Bible Study: Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans with Caleb Harlan
Come and join us for a parish Bible study on St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, one of the most comprehensive books of the New Testament, unpacking some of the richest theology. Together we’ll discover how Paul speaks about God’s mercy, the gift of faith, the meaning of grace, and the new life…
- Missing Sacraments?
Baptism, Confession, Confirmation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony Are you missing a sacrament? Is a family member missing a sacrament? Fill out this quick form and someone from Holy Family will get back to you.
- The Anatomy of a Cathedral Spire
Holy Family’s Roof Project will see the fourth roof installed on the Cathedral in 111 years. The original 1914 roof was red slate tiles. The next roof, installed in 1959, was aluminum. A third roof installed in 2009 was copper-foil wrapped shingles. The 2025 roof will be solid copper as shiny as…
- Construction Update with Fr. O’Brien: August 12, 2025
- Knights of Columbus Council 10388 Serves over 85 meals at Tulsa Day Center
Knights of Columbus Council 10388 exemplified its commitment to charity by preparing and serving meals to over 85 individuals at the Tulsa Day Center, located at 415 W Archer St., on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as part of its monthly “Homeless Outreach” program. Held on the first Saturday of each month, this initiative…
- Construction Update: Removing Singles from the Spires
Roofers have begun removing the old shingles from the spires. The previous roof was severely damaged during the Father’s Day storm of 2023. That roof was part of a nearly complete rebuilding of the spires in 2007. During that renovation, each spire was stripped down to the steel superstructure. Wooden Decking…
- Construction Update: Creating 20,000 sq. ft. of Green Space in Downtown Tulsa
Dirt and Sod The short term goal for the 924 South Boulder property (formerly First Church of Christ Scientist) is to remove one of the parking lots, fill it in with dirt, and lay sod. The space will bring 20,000 square feet of grass to downtown Tulsa. Earlier this month, an excavator scraped…
- Construction Update: Scaffolding begins to enclose the spires; new flooring for the Choir Loft
The Roof Project The team at Executive Exteriors continues to receive truckloads of scaffolding. They are beginning to enclose one of the small spires with scaffolding. When the scaffolding construction is complete, roofers will strip off the copper-foil shingles and replace them with solid copper shingles. The roofers are using a combination of…
- Scaffolding is great, but how do workers get up there?
Scaffolding is enclosing the lower parts of the Cathedral with the goal of going all the way to the tops of the spires. When completed, roofers will remove the copper foil wrapped shingles and install solid copper shingles. How do workers get the shingles to the spires? An elevator arrived today. It will…
- TULSA to ROME: The ambitious plan to send twelve Holy Family upperclassmen to Rome, Italy
An Ambitious Plan for a classical curriculum Holy Family Classical High School has twelve upperclassmen who would love to walk through the streets of the Eternal City and heart of the Catholic Church in Rome. If this trial trip is successful, it will become a permanent part of the curriculum….
Home Improvement Ministry If you are a member of Holy Family Cathedral Parish, the Home Improvement Team wants to help you with your minor home repairs that you are incapable of completing yourself. Workdays take place one per quarter on Saturdays. April 18, 2026 June 13, 2026 August 1, 2026 October 3,…
The roofers are back. They are currently building scaffolding up around the central tower. When they get close to the cone-shaped spire, they will anchor the scaffolding to the building for additional stability.
Mondays at McNellie’s grew from a one-time experiment into a series featuring Q&A sessions with local musicians, civic leaders, Biblical scholars, apologists and clergy. This series usually takes place on the first Monday of the month at the downtown McNellie’s location. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. A presentation session begins at 7:00 p.m….
Spes Non Confundit: Hope Does Not Disappoint 5:30-6:30: Adoration 6:30-7:00: Dinner 7:00-8:00: Talk & Small Group Discussion Wednesday at the Cathedral takes place on February 25, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 This catechetical series is for individuals and families with both adult activities and children’s activities. Dinner is provided free of charge. …
“Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,…
Father Joshua Votruba is recruiting parishioners to pray before the Blessed Sacrament from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 a..m., Friday night to Saturday morning, March 13 to 14. All Night Adoration follows Friday evening Stations of the Cross and occurs at the same time as the Meatless Meal. 12:05 p.m. Daily Mass 12:35 p.m….
JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Director of Finance Status: Full-Time Type: Ministerial Reports to Holy Family Cathedral Rector The Director of Finance will oversee the financial management and planning for the parish and school. This role is instrumental in ensuring the long-term financial stability of the parish through strategic planning and fostering a culture…
Father O’Brien and the Bethany Intercessors will give a Lenten retreat entitled “Having the Best Holy Week of Your Life” a Retreat by Father Brian O’Brien. As we journey through the Lenten season and prepare our hearts to celebrate the resurrection, we invite all Holy Family parishioners to join us for the upcoming…
Thanks to Damon’s Droneography for capturing this beautiful view of the interior of the Cathedral. Damon’s Droneography
On Friday, October 31, 2025, the crew from Executive Exteriors raised two crosses to the tops of the two spires over the front facade of the Cathedral.
On Monday, October 27, 2025, Bishop David Konderla blessed two large crosses that replicate two historic crosses which were install 112 years earlier. “I want everyone to pray each day for this crew of men and women who work on our towers,” Bishop Konderla said. “Let us venerate in faith the eternal plan…
Come and join us for a parish Bible study on St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, one of the most comprehensive books of the New Testament, unpacking some of the richest theology. Together we’ll discover how Paul speaks about God’s mercy, the gift of faith, the meaning of grace, and the new life…
Baptism, Confession, Confirmation, Eucharist, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony Are you missing a sacrament? Is a family member missing a sacrament? Fill out this quick form and someone from Holy Family will get back to you.
Holy Family’s Roof Project will see the fourth roof installed on the Cathedral in 111 years. The original 1914 roof was red slate tiles. The next roof, installed in 1959, was aluminum. A third roof installed in 2009 was copper-foil wrapped shingles. The 2025 roof will be solid copper as shiny as…
Knights of Columbus Council 10388 exemplified its commitment to charity by preparing and serving meals to over 85 individuals at the Tulsa Day Center, located at 415 W Archer St., on Saturday, August 2, 2025, as part of its monthly “Homeless Outreach” program. Held on the first Saturday of each month, this initiative…
Roofers have begun removing the old shingles from the spires. The previous roof was severely damaged during the Father’s Day storm of 2023. That roof was part of a nearly complete rebuilding of the spires in 2007. During that renovation, each spire was stripped down to the steel superstructure. Wooden Decking…
Dirt and Sod The short term goal for the 924 South Boulder property (formerly First Church of Christ Scientist) is to remove one of the parking lots, fill it in with dirt, and lay sod. The space will bring 20,000 square feet of grass to downtown Tulsa. Earlier this month, an excavator scraped…
The Roof Project The team at Executive Exteriors continues to receive truckloads of scaffolding. They are beginning to enclose one of the small spires with scaffolding. When the scaffolding construction is complete, roofers will strip off the copper-foil shingles and replace them with solid copper shingles. The roofers are using a combination of…
Scaffolding is enclosing the lower parts of the Cathedral with the goal of going all the way to the tops of the spires. When completed, roofers will remove the copper foil wrapped shingles and install solid copper shingles. How do workers get the shingles to the spires? An elevator arrived today. It will…
An Ambitious Plan for a classical curriculum Holy Family Classical High School has twelve upperclassmen who would love to walk through the streets of the Eternal City and heart of the Catholic Church in Rome. If this trial trip is successful, it will become a permanent part of the curriculum….