Pastors of Payne (County)

"Summer Stuff and Healing the Soul"

It's summer in both Payne and Tulsa counties and Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry have some travel plans but mostly they are hunkering down at their parishes for a summer of evangelization and construction projects. They also are coming off their annual priest convocation led by Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT and Fr. John Burns. 

"Fr. O'Brien is Related to the Pope and Other Interesting Facts About Pope Leo XIV"

Pope Leo XIV is off and running and Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien share interesting stories about our new Holy Father. That's this week's episode of "Pastors of Payne"

 

"New Tulsa Priest Assignments"

Each year, priests around the diocese get moved to new parishes and apostolates. Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien break down the moves for the Diocese of Tulsa.

"Day One of Pope Leo XIV"

On the day Pope Leo XIV was elected, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry jump in on initial thoughts and reasons for excitement of the new pontificate.

"Thoughts and Predictions for the Conclave"

The papal conclave starts today and Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien offer some practical tips on praying for the cardinals and the new pope and share a few predictions of how it might turn out. 

Reflections on Pope Francis

Pope Francis has gone to his eternal rest and our priests are sad. in this week's episode, they share their favorite stories and the ways that Pope Francis challenged them to be better pastors. 

Rerelease: Why is Lent a Bigger Deal to Us than Easter?

It seems that we are more motivated to live Lent rather than live Easter. What's that all about? On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through how we can truly live this Easter Season. Enjoy!

"Why is Lent a Bigger Deal To Us Than Easter?"

It seems that we are more motivated to live Lent rather than live Easter. What's that all about? On this week's "Pastors of Payne", Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk through how we can truly live this Easter Season. Enjoy!

"Did Jesus Make a Mistake Choosing Judas? And Other Thoughts on John 12"

As we celebrate Holy Week, Judas the Betrayer plays a central role. Why did Jesus choose him as one of the twelve? Was it a mistake? And what's the controversy over anointing Jesus' feet with oil? All that and more on this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast.

"A Day in the Life of a Parish Priest"

Do priests only work on Sundays? Of course not. But what does a typical Sunday or weekday look like for Fr. Kerry and Fr. O'Brien. That's this week's "Pastors of Payne" podcast. Enjoy!