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Deacon Ordination
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Mr. James Patrick Southard, parishioner at the Church of the Madalene in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will be ordained to the Order of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma as a transitional deacon, his next step to the priesthood.
ORDER OF EVENTS - HOLY FAMILY CATHEDRAL- 6 pm - Thursday, December 17, 2026 - Solemn Vespers presided by Bishop David Konderla to pray for Dcn. Joseph Yosten and Mr. Southard and for more vocations in our diocese.
- 6 pm - Friday, December 18, 2026 - Bishop Konderla anticipates ordaining Dcn. Yosten to the priesthood, and Mr. Southard as a transitional deacon.
Everyone is invited to join and pray for these faithful men on this special occasion. Moreover, if there are any concerns or objections to their Ordination to the Diaconate or the Priesthood (cf. cc 1043 and 1015§2) please contact the Office of Vocations at [email protected]***Livestream will be available on the Holy Family Cathedral Facebook page***- Deacon (Transitional) Jim Southard - 5:30 pm - Saturday, December 19, 2026 - Church of the Madalene - Tulsa
- 6 pm - Thursday, December 17, 2026 - Solemn Vespers presided by Bishop David Konderla to pray for Dcn. Joseph Yosten and Mr. Southard and for more vocations in our diocese.