Catholic priest, pastor of the Church of Saint Benedict in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Tulsa, OK
Joined January 2017
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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
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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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#BrokenArrowOK
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!
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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.”
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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
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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
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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
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Pope Leo XIV at Angelus thanks all the people that prayed for him in these days that he was operated on and was hospitalised for:
“I desire to thank all those who, in these days, have prayed for me. I truly felt your support. Thank you.
In particular I would like to express my gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and all the staff at the Gemelli Hospital.
This experience has made me feel particular closeness to all those who suffer from illness or infirmity.
Overcoming this delicate phase, I will be gradually taking up my activities again, always with help of God and with your prayers.
Thank you again. Thank you and a good Sunday to you all.”
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Pope Leo XIV's doctors announced on Saturday morning that Pope Leo XIV is fit to be discharged from Gemelli Hospital.
In a statement from the Holy See Press Office, Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora said the Pope underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray in the morning, which confirm that his clinical condition allows for him to leave hospital.
The Holy See Press Office said he will return to the Vatican on Saturday afternoon and pray the Angelus on Sunday from the window of the papal apartment.
Oh Happy Day! Congratulations to Sarai Diaz who today celebrated her Quinceanera @SaintBenBA.
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The annual retreat at Subiaco Abby for the priests of @DioceseofTulsa concluded today. Thank you to Fr. Simeon Gallagher, OFMCap for acting as retreat director, the staff at the Coury House Retreat Center for their hospitality & all who prayed on our behalf.
Today I join someone two dozen priests of the @DioceseofTulsa for a retreat at Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas. We conclude on Friday. Please keep us in your prayers.
Prayers for Pope Leo as he undergoes a medical procedure this week.
