Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help 🇺🇸

As the seat of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers you a rich look into Oklahoma's Catholic heritage. Your journey into the parish's past begins in 1919, when early members gathered in a local car showroom before constructing their first dedicated buildings. The current cathedral structure was begun in July 1923—surviving a severe storm that twisted the bell tower's steel beams—and was officially dedicated by Cardinal George Mundelein in February 1924. When Pope Pius XI designated it as the city's new cathedral in 1930, it solidified its place as a spiritual anchor for the community.

Inside, you can admire beautiful stained glass windows designed by Emil Frei of St. Louis, installed in 1924. Subsequent historical updates brought striking interior features that you can see today, including a marble altar, a wooden baldacchino, a baptistery, and a pipe organ installed by W. Zimmer and Sons in 1993.

Renovations in 2019 further enhanced the sacred space with a new ambo, a tabernacle reredos, and marblelized columns. Whether you are reflecting on its historic resilience or appreciating its sacred art, this cathedral provides a quiet, meaningful stop in Oklahoma City.

What to see at Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

• Stained glass windows designed by Emil Frei of St. Louis
• Pipe organ crafted by W. Zimmer and Sons
• Marble altar, new ambo, and tabernacle reredos
• Wooden baldacchino above the altar
• Marblelized columns from recent renovations

Visiting tips

Take time to observe the historic 1924 Emil Frei stained glass windows when exploring the sanctuary.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is easy to reach on Oklahoma City’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Oklahoma City National Memorial. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Oklahoma City travel guide.