Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma

What Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma does

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma is a nonprofit religious organization under the canonical authority of the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy See, serving approximately 60,000 Catholics across 31 counties in eastern Oklahoma. Established as a separate diocese by decree of Pope Paul VI on February 7, 1973, the diocese operates 77 parishes and 2 missions organized into six vicariates (Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, Tulsa North, and Tulsa South), along with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, Calvary Cemetery, and a diocesan school system that includes Bishop Kelley High School and multiple parochial schools. The diocese is led by Bishop David A. Konderla, the fourth Bishop of Tulsa, appointed by Pope Francis in 2016 and supported by a Vicar General, six Vicar Forane, and an administrative Chancery headquartered at 12300 E. 91st Street South in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

The diocese's core digital product is the dioceseoftulsa.org website built on the eCatholic CMS, which functions as the operational hub for parish finder functionality, event calendars, news, donation processing, and resource distribution across the 26,417-square-mile territory. The media portfolio includes the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (EOC) Magazine in print and online, eight named podcasts (Tulsa Time, The Catholic Reason, Deep Dives, Pastors of Payne, Ascend Great Books, Forming Our Faith, Spiraling Upwards, and Glory Be), video content, social media accounts on Facebook and X, and a partnership with the Hallow prayer app for the Bishop Prayer Challenge event scheduled for August-September 2026. No APIs, AI capabilities, or technology products are offered; the technology stack is purely informational and administrative. The product surface spans seven sacraments, Catholic schools with Standard and Classical curricula, marriage and family life services, vocations programs (Vianney Nights, St. Andrew Dinners, Called by Name, Kickin for Christ), permanent diaconate formation, Black, Vietnamese, and Hispanic Catholic ministries, pro-life advocacy, rural outreach, prison ministry, and Catholic Scouting.

Revenue is generated entirely through donation-based streams rather than service fees. The primary channels are weekly tithing and Sunday collections at the parish level, the annual Faith & Works Appeal with one-time and recurring gift options, specialty giving programs (Stanley Rother Society legacy giving, Crosier Society planned giving, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma grants, second collections), tuition from diocesan Catholic schools with financial aid through the Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Trust, GO for Catholic Schools Tax Credit Scholarship Fund, and Parental Choice Tax Credit, plus the annual Seminarian Education Dinner. Pastoral services (Mass, sacraments, faith formation) are provided free of charge. The diocese's go-to-market is community-led through parish networks, event-driven through vocation and formation events, and sales-led through the Faith & Works Appeal and specialty giving solicitations. Customer segments include the primary Catholic faithful in eastern Oklahoma plus secondary personas of priests, seminarians, permanent deacons, Catholic school families, youth and young adults, married couples and families, and individuals served through Catholic Charities social ministry.

Name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma

Legal name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma

Website

https://dioceseoftulsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma is a nonprofit religious organization serving approximately 60,000 Catholics across 31 counties in eastern Oklahoma through 77 parishes, Catholic schools, charitable outreach, and digital engagement under Bishop David A. Konderla since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

Keywords

• Catholic pastoral services
• Sacramental ministry
• Catholic education
• Parish services
• Charitable outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Broken Arrow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithing and Sunday Collections: Catholics support the diocese and individual parishes through weekly tithing and periodic special collections taken during Mass services.
2. Faith & Works Annual Appeal: Annual fundraising campaign with options for one-time donations, recurring gifts, and designations to specific parishes or diocesan ministries.
3. Specialty Giving Programs: Legacy giving through Stanley Rother Society, Grosier Society planned giving, Catholic Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma grant programs, and second collections for specific causes.
4. Seminarian Education Dinner: Annual fundraising event specifically to support seminarian education and priestly formation.
5. Tuition and School Fees: Catholic Schools Office manages tuition at diocesan schools with financial assistance through Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Trust, GO for Catholic Schools Tax Credit Scholarship Fund, and Parental Choice Tax Credit programs.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma provides Catholic pastoral, sacramental, educational, and charitable services to approximately 60,000 Catholics across 31 counties in eastern Oklahoma. Its core offerings include the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders), Catholic education through diocesan schools, faith formation programs, marriage and family life ministry, vocations promotion for priesthood, youth and young adult ministry, and charitable outreach via Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, all delivered through a network of 77 parishes organized into 6 vicariates.

Product overview

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma operates a website-based digital presence offering information and services to Catholics across 31 counties in eastern Oklahoma. The primary offering is the dioceseoftulsa.org website, which serves as a hub for 77 parishes and two missions. The digital portfolio includes the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (EOC) Magazine, a podcast series with multiple shows, the Parish Finder tool for locating Mass times and sacraments, and online resources for key ministries including Catholic schools, marriage and family life services, vocations support, and child protection programs. The diocese also coordinates the America 250 Commemoration initiative featuring adoration and works of mercy. All offerings are informational and administrative in nature; no technical products, APIs, or AI-enabled services are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (EOC) Magazine: Official diocesan publication/magazine
• Hallow Partnership

Products and services

• Diocesan Catholic Schools System Catholic education system including Bishop Kelley High School and other parochial schools serving preschool through high school, with Standard Curriculum and Classical Catholic Education options, tuition assistance through Saint Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Trust, GO for Catholic Schools Tax Credit Scholarship Fund, and Parental Choice Tax Credit programs.
• Marriage & Family Life Services Pastoral ministry providing marriage preparation resources, Natural Family Planning instruction, marriage enrichment programs, marriage healing, family resources, infertility support, and Catholic Engaged Encounter program for engaged couples preparing for Catholic marriage.
• Vocations Office Ministry Ministry supporting priestly and religious vocations through discernment resources, seminary information, Vianney Nights Holy Hour events, St. Andrew Dinners, Called by Name initiative, Conception Come and See, Kickin for Christ, and Priesthood Monthly Sessions for men discerning the priesthood.
• Child & Youth Protection Services Programs including safe environment training, victim assistance coordination, reporting mechanisms for sexual abuse, compliance with child protection policies, Letters of Suitability for priests and deacons, and safe environment loss prevention resources.
• Parish Finder Directory Online directory allowing users to search for parishes by location, mass times, confession schedules, adoration hours, and language preferences across the diocese's 77 parishes and 2 missions.
• Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (EOC) Magazine The official diocesan magazine published regularly with bishop columns, pastoral letters, and spiritual content for the faithful, available in print and online at catholicmagazines.org/eastern-oklahoma-catholic.
• Diocesan Podcast Series Audio content including 'Tulsa Time', 'The Catholic Reason', 'Deep Dives', 'Pastors of Payne', 'Ascend Great Books', 'Forming Our Faith', 'Spiraling Upwards', and 'Glory Be' podcasts covering Catholic topics and diocese news.
• Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma Affiliated 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing pregnancy support, food assistance, refugee sponsorship, and community outreach services, with headquarters in Tulsa and satellite offices in McAlester, Muskogee, and Sallisaw.
• Calvary Cemetery Catholic cemetery operated by the diocese near 91st and Harvard in Tulsa providing Catholic burial services to the faithful.
• America 250 Commemoration Initiative Diocesan initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, including 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy as part of the national consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
• Faith & Works Annual Appeal Annual fundraising campaign with options for one-time donations, recurring gifts, and designations to specific parishes or diocesan ministries, supporting the diocese's operational and ministerial needs.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HallowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 August 2026Partnership with Hallow, the number one prayer app in the country, for the Bishop Prayer Challenge event Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2026. The 'Called by Name' challenge focuses on vocations with daily reflections on priesthood, religious life, marriage, diaconate, and consecrated single life. Bishop Konderla opens and closes each day of the challenge. All Hallow users, paid or free, see the Challenge on their home page.
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)coreOthersCollaborates on America 250 commemoration including the June 11, 2026 consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Diocese participates in USCCB resources including We Hold These Truths, prayer resources, and the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network.
• Knights of ColumbusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides devotional materials including the Pilgrim Icon program and Sacred Heart Holy Hour Booklet for use in parishes.
• Catholic Charities of Eastern OklahomacoreOthersSeparate 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the diocese providing social services including pregnancy support, food assistance, refugee sponsorship, and community outreach. Has satellite offices in McAlester, Muskogee, and Sallisaw.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Archdiocese of Oklahoma City: Catholic archdiocese covering central and western Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City. It is the direct ecclesiastical counterpart of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma; the two jurisdictions together cover the entire state and share overlapping governance, USCCB coordination, and faith-based programming.
• Diocese of Wichita: Catholic diocese covering southern Kansas. Comparable in scale, rural-versus-urban congregation mix, and Bible Belt minority-Catholic context, with a similar parish-vicariate structure serving tens of thousands of Catholics across a large geographic footprint.
• Diocese of Little Rock: Catholic diocese covering the state of Arkansas. Geographically adjacent to eastern Oklahoma, it operates a comparable scale of parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities, and faces similar rural demographic and evangelical-competition dynamics.
• Diocese of Dallas: Roman Catholic diocese covering nine counties in north Texas. While larger and more urban, it shares the same ecclesiastical governance model, Catholic school system, charitable arm, and minority-Catholic-in-Protestant-region positioning as the Diocese of Tulsa.
• Diocese of Amarillo: Catholic diocese covering the Texas Panhandle. A small, geographically dispersed Catholic jurisdiction serving a predominantly rural and Protestant population — a near-direct analogue to the Diocese of Tulsa in size, demographic challenge, and parish-network structure.
• Diocese of Fort Worth: Catholic diocese serving north-central Texas. Comparable in operating model (parishes, schools, Catholic Charities, vocations office) and in operating within a heavily Protestant U.S. regional market alongside the Diocese of Tulsa.

Broad incumbents

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National governing body of the U.S. Catholic Church. The Diocese of Tulsa is a member diocese and collaborates with USCCB on America 250 commemoration, prayer resources, and policy advocacy. USCCB is the broader umbrella under which the diocese operates.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for diocesan Catholic Charities agencies. Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma is a member agency, making CCUSA a direct institutional peer and funding/advocacy counterpart of the diocese's charitable arm.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal service organization operating in parishes across the U.S. The Knights partner with the Diocese of Tulsa through the Pilgrim Icon program and Sacred Heart Holy Hour Booklet, acting as a parallel Catholic lay infrastructure within the diocese's territory.

Emerging players

• Hallow: Catholic prayer and meditation app — the #1 prayer app in the U.S. — that partners with the Diocese of Tulsa on the Bishop Prayer Challenge. While not a diocese, Hallow is a peer in the Catholic digital-engagement space and a channel for the diocese's vocations and formation outreach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DioceseofTulsa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCexample
• Facebookfacebook.com/DioceseofTulsa

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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