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HISTORY

The diocese had its roots through French Benedictine Monks who entered Indian Territory in 1875 to establish a Catholic presence. The Diocese of Oklahoma was established in 1905 with Bishop Theophile Meerschaert as its first bishop. In 1973, the diocese was elevated into an Archdiocese by Pope Paul VI .


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