About St. Francis de Sales · Idabel, Oklahoma
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church is a vibrant, rural parish in Idabel, Oklahoma, serving English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Kiribati-speaking families. Located in the southeastern part of the Diocese of Tulsa, it is led by Pastor Fr. Carlos Loaiza and guided spiritually by Bishop David A. Konderla. The parish values family life, community care, and outreach to those in need, rooted in the gentle, pastoral legacy of its patron saint, St. Francis de Sales. Founded in the mid-20th century, it has grown from a mission in a rural setting into a thriving faith community with a modern church building, educational programs, and active ministries.
- Established
- 1949
- Patron
- Saint Francis de Sales
- Rector
- Fr. Carlos Loaiza
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma
Why belong here
Join a community that values family, welcomes all, and actively serves those in need. Through ministries like CCD, RCIA, and outreach, parishioners grow in faith, support one another, and participate in sacramental life. The parish offers Mass in multiple languages and hosts adoration, confession, and special events for all ages.
Mass times at St. Francis de Sales
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 30 Minutes before each Mass or by appointment (580) 286-3275
Adoration times
- First Friday 9 to 10 am with Benediction at 9:50 am
- First Friday 7 to 8 pm with Benediction at 7:50 pm
- All other Fridays 9 to 10 am
About
Saint Francis de Sales Catholic Church is a vibrant, rural parish in Idabel, Oklahoma, serving English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Kiribati-speaking families. Located in the southeastern part of the Diocese of Tulsa, it is led by Pastor Fr. Carlos Loaiza and guided spiritually by Bishop David A. Konderla. The parish values family life, community care, and outreach to those in need, rooted in the gentle, pastoral legacy of its patron saint, St. Francis de Sales. Founded in the mid-20th century, it has grown from a mission in a rural setting into a thriving faith community with a modern church building, educational programs, and active ministries.
History
Catholicism in the area began as a mission in Idabel, with the first Mass held in 1949 in a home. The parish’s modern brick church was completed in late 1949 and dedicated in January 1950. The Glenmary priests took over in 1957, and the parish expanded with a rectory built in 1963. The first native-born priest from the parish, Fr. Joseph Propps, was ordained in 1967. The parish has maintained strong community ties, educational programs, and a legacy of generosity and faithfulness despite historical challenges.