David Konderla

David Austin Konderla (born June 3, 1960) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church, who was appointed the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa on May 13, 2016.

The Most Reverend

David Konderla
Bishop of Tulsa
ArchdioceseOklahoma City
DioceseTulsa
AppointedMay 13, 2016
InstalledJune 29, 2016
PredecessorEdward Slattery
Orders
OrdinationJune 3, 1991
by John E. McCarthy
ConsecrationJune 29, 2016
by Paul Stagg Coakley, Edward James Slattery, Joe S. Vásquez
Personal details
Born (1960-06-03) June 3, 1960
Bryan, Texas
Previous post
  • Director of campus ministry at Texas A&M University (2005-2016)
MottoNisi Dominus Aedificaverit
Coat of arms
Styles of
David Austin Konderla
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

Konderla was born on June 3, 1960, in Bryan, Texas, the second of twelve children.[1]

He graduated from Bryan High School in 1978 and then worked as a machinist for several years. He entered the seminary in 1985 and earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Dallas in 1989. He has a master's of divinity from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and St. Mary's Seminary.[1]

He was ordained a priest on June 3, 1995, by John Edward McCarthy, Bishop of Austin. He worked at St. Louis Parish in Austin and St. Luke's Parish in Temple, Texas, before going to St. Mary's as associate pastor for four years. He then became vocation director for the Diocese of Austin.[1]

Beginning in August 2005, he served as the pastor and director of campus ministry at St. Mary's Catholic Center at Texas A&M University.[1] He also held several diocesan positions, serving on its college of consultors, its presbyteral council, and its priest personnel board.[1]

Bishop of Tulsa

Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Tulsa on May 13, 2016. His consecration as bishop and installation in Tulsa took place on June 29, 2016.[2]

His hobbies include carpentry and woodworking.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Tulsa's next bishop has history in campus ministry and carpentry". Catholic News Agency. May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2016.
  2. "Pope Francis appoints Fr. David Konderla as fourth Bishop of Tulsa, OK" (Press release). St. Mary Cathedral. May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2016.

Episcopal succession
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Edward James Slattery		 Bishop of Tulsa
2016–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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