St. Augustine
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On December 3, 1950, a new parish was created from the northern part of St. Monica's. The Holy Ghost Fathers appointed Fr. John Strmsk, SCSp as the first pastor. In 1955, work began on the new church at 1728 E. Apache. In 1966, Senator and Mrs. Dewey Bartlett contributed funds for a parish hall, later named the Father John Strmska Hall. In 1996, Bishop Edward J. Slattery granted partial use of the church to the Fraternity of St. Peter, a community of priests dedicated to preserving the Tridentine rite.Since 2017, the parish of St. Augustine has been led by Fr. Celestine Obidiegwu.Under his direction, the North Tulsa Soccer League has blossomed with the use of the new soccer fields behind the church.As well, in partnership with Bishop Kelley High School, the North Tulsa Learning Center, housed in the recreation center of St. Augustine, is providing tutoring to those students most in need.
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North Tulsa Learning Center
Founded in the 2021–2022 school year, NTLC was born from a vision shared by the sister parishes of St. Monica and St. Augustine, along with members of the Bishop Kelley High School community. These leaders came together in the spring of 2021 to confront educational disparities and respond directly to the needs of the Tulsa community. What started as a grassroots initiative has blossomed into a dynamic, student-powered program that bridges more than just achievement gaps—it bridges communities.
NTLC offers free, student-led tutoring in reading and math for K–8 students, serving as a lifeline for young learners in underrepresented neighborhoods. But it’s more than tutoring; it’s a movement toward academic growth and socio-demographic equity.
Just four students and a small group of BKHS volunteers began the program, but by the 2023-2024 school year, nearly 100 BKHS students contributed more than 550 hours of service, supporting an average of 15 elementary and middle school students per session.
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North Tulsa Soccer League
In conjunction with the St. Augustine Church, the North Tulsa Soccer League provides an affordable soccer program that aims at keeping costs low for families.
The League is completely donation-based and relies on help from volunteers. Athletes are provided with equipment free of charge and scholarship opportunities are available if needed.
Currently, there are over 150 students in the league. -
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