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New pope previously served on governing board at Tulsa's Cascia Hall

Robert Prevost, formerly a board member at Tulsa's Cascia Hall from 1999 to 2001, was named Pope Leo XIV on Thursday as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.
Prevost's election follows his tenure as superior of the Augustinians of the Midwest from 1999 to 2014 and reflects the church's rare choice of an American pope.
The announcement sparked emotional reactions at Cascia Hall, with faculty and students expressing surprise, joy, and hope for unity based on Prevost's known values and church experiences.
Junior Ryan Ross recalled hearing the news in theology class as white smoke appeared, while Father Philip Cook described Prevost as compassionate and experienced in mission work and administration.
This election may signal renewed focus on Catholic faith and outreach, as supporters hope Pope Leo XIV will lead as a servant to both the Church and the wider world amidst diverse challenges.

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New pope previously served on governing board at Tulsa's Cascia Hall

Cascia Hall Preparatory School had its school day happily disrupted Thursday by the stunning news that a former governing board member just became Pope Leo XIV.

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Pope Leo XIV once served as a board member for Cascia Hall in Tulsa

The newly elected pope, Leo XIV, once held a role at a Catholic school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before rising to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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TULSA TIES: Pope Leo XIV's work with Green Country community

Rev. Robert Prevost served on the Cascia Hall School Board from 1999-2001. Over 20 years later, he became Pope Leo XIV.

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Bartlesville Radio » News » Tulsa Ties to the Vatican: New Pope Leo XIV Once Served at Cascia Hall

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV isn’t just making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. It turns out that he also has a connection to Tulsa. According to a social media post from The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, prior to becoming Cardinal Robert Prevost, the former Augustinian priest served on the Board of Directors at Cascia Hall Preparatory School from 1999 to 2001.This was while he was part of the Midwest Provi…

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