David Konderla

David Austin Konderla (June 3, 1960–) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church, who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa.

Quotes

• The nice thing about working in wood is that even a dead tree, in a way is a living medium. The wood does simply do whatever you want, but you have to cooperate with the kind of medium that it is.
  • 'This is my light saber' – Tulsa's new bishop makes his own staff (June 8, 2016)

• When you pass legislation that forces people of faith to put aside what they believe, their deeply held beliefs, that’s not going to create any kind of unity. That’s not going to help the society or the culture, it’s not even going to help the people that struggle with these issues.
  • Tulsa Bishop Konderla Discusses the Church’s Response to the Transgender Movement (March 19, 2021)