- Construction Update: Early June 2026
Having completely enclosed the central spire in scaffolding, roofers have stripped the old copper-foil shingles from the spire. They have added wooden decking over the existing metal decking. They placed a waterproof and heatproof membrane over the decking. The next step is installing new solid copper shingles and fixtures.
- Construction Update: Central Spire’s Cross is Removed
For 113 years, the cross of Jesus Christ stood atop Holy Family’s central spire. It is being removed today. It will be replaced with an almost identical cross in the next few weeks.
- The Martin Dinner: July 11, 2026
The Martin Dinner is a celebration of love, faith, and marriage. Named after Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of Saint Theresa of Lisieux, the dinner is a date night for married couples featuring a social with drinks, a catered dinner, and an inspirational talk about marriage by Dr. Christine Miller. This…
- USA vs. Paraguay: World Cup Watch Party on June 12
What: World Cup Watch Party (USA vs. Paraguay) When: 7pm, June 12th (game begins at 8pm) Who: Family friendly event Where: Holy Family Classical School Field, 924 South Boulder Avenue Details: Join us for USA’s first World Cup soccer match against Paraguay! We will provide FREE DINNER for you and family, as…
- Construction Update: Demo begins
See the roofers up close as they start demo on the central spire’s old copper foil roof.
- Farewell Father Joshua
Receptions: June 27 & 28 Farewell Receptions for Father Joshua Votruba will take place after every Mass on the weekend of June 27 and 28. Father Joshua served the parish as a Parochial Vicar following his ordination on June 25, 2021. He is the Master of Ceremonies for many diocesan events. Father Joshua…
- Construction Update: Scaffolding encloses the Central Spire
Scaffolding has reached the top of the central spire. Roofers will begin to remove the old copper foil shingles and replace them with wooden decking, a waterproof and heatproof membrane and solid copper shingles.
- Construction Update: Scaffolding Assembly on the Central Spire
How does that scaffolding get to the top of the spires? Workers use a forklift to carry the tubes, pipes, and clamps to one of the two elevators used to lift them. Roofers unload the elevators and lift the pipes up to men waiting to assemble them in place. May God continue to…
- Totus Tuus: June 7-12, 2026
Totus Tuus is a summer missionary program that brings teams of college students to Holy Family to teach and lead children and youth to Christ through a week-long program. Registration forms are available in the parish office, school office, and at the back of the cathedral. You can also email Alexus Nguyen,…
- Crane Operations conclude successfully and ahead of schedule
The weather was perfect on Easter Monday: plenty of sunshine, very little wind. These weather conditions were ideal for lifting several steel beams into place at the base of the central spire. The construction crew completed the job in one day. The beams will serve as a platform for additional scaffolding that will…
- Crane Operations on Easter Monday & Tuesday will require zero occupancy in the Cathedral
The Cathedral is entering the structural steel installation phase of the roof replacement. To ensure the safety of our community, we are implementing a Strict Zero-Occupancy Policy for the Church and Rectory during active hoisting hours. Work begins Monday, April 6th. Schedule: Monday, April 6 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: The Cathedral is closed. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00…
- Drone Video of the work on the Central Tower
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…
Having completely enclosed the central spire in scaffolding, roofers have stripped the old copper-foil shingles from the spire. They have added wooden decking over the existing metal decking. They placed a waterproof and heatproof membrane over the decking. The next step is installing new solid copper shingles and fixtures.
For 113 years, the cross of Jesus Christ stood atop Holy Family’s central spire. It is being removed today. It will be replaced with an almost identical cross in the next few weeks.
The Martin Dinner is a celebration of love, faith, and marriage. Named after Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of Saint Theresa of Lisieux, the dinner is a date night for married couples featuring a social with drinks, a catered dinner, and an inspirational talk about marriage by Dr. Christine Miller. This…
What: World Cup Watch Party (USA vs. Paraguay) When: 7pm, June 12th (game begins at 8pm) Who: Family friendly event Where: Holy Family Classical School Field, 924 South Boulder Avenue Details: Join us for USA’s first World Cup soccer match against Paraguay! We will provide FREE DINNER for you and family, as…
See the roofers up close as they start demo on the central spire’s old copper foil roof.
Receptions: June 27 & 28 Farewell Receptions for Father Joshua Votruba will take place after every Mass on the weekend of June 27 and 28. Father Joshua served the parish as a Parochial Vicar following his ordination on June 25, 2021. He is the Master of Ceremonies for many diocesan events. Father Joshua…
Scaffolding has reached the top of the central spire. Roofers will begin to remove the old copper foil shingles and replace them with wooden decking, a waterproof and heatproof membrane and solid copper shingles.
How does that scaffolding get to the top of the spires? Workers use a forklift to carry the tubes, pipes, and clamps to one of the two elevators used to lift them. Roofers unload the elevators and lift the pipes up to men waiting to assemble them in place. May God continue to…
Totus Tuus is a summer missionary program that brings teams of college students to Holy Family to teach and lead children and youth to Christ through a week-long program. Registration forms are available in the parish office, school office, and at the back of the cathedral. You can also email Alexus Nguyen,…
The weather was perfect on Easter Monday: plenty of sunshine, very little wind. These weather conditions were ideal for lifting several steel beams into place at the base of the central spire. The construction crew completed the job in one day. The beams will serve as a platform for additional scaffolding that will…
The Cathedral is entering the structural steel installation phase of the roof replacement. To ensure the safety of our community, we are implementing a Strict Zero-Occupancy Policy for the Church and Rectory during active hoisting hours. Work begins Monday, April 6th. Schedule: Monday, April 6 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: The Cathedral is closed. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00…
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,…
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…
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…