In Memoriam: Most Rev. Eusebius J. Beltran

We are grieved to learn of the passing of our good shepherd Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius Beltran who was called home to the Lord earlier this morning. 

Archbishop Beltran was indeed a good shepherd. He served as a bishop in Oklahoma for many years, both as bishop in the Diocese and Tulsa and here in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. His accomplishments are numerous to be sure.

Here in the archdiocese, one of the things I think Archbishop Beltran would have been most proud of and most dearly remembered for was the development of our beautiful camp – Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp – to serve young people from around the archdiocese. Young people were always a very important part of his ministry as bishop and as a priest. That’s part of his lasting legacy in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and beyond.

We thank God for Archbishop Beltran and the many ways in which he served faithfully and tirelessly. A commitment to Catholic schools. A commitment to Catholic Charities and working with the poor. He was a great friend to all and I know he will be sorely missed. He touched many lives and many hearts.

We commend him to the Lord and pray for the repose of his soul, confident that God, our loving Father, and Jesus, our Savior will receive him mercifully into his Heavenly inheritance.

I offer a word of heartfelt condolence to his many friends, our priests, deacons, religious women and men and the parishioners who are grieving the passing of Archbishop Beltran. And I pray that the Lord might bring his comfort to all who experience sorrow for the passing of this good shepherd.

Funeral arrangements will be provided in the very near future.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.



Funeral arrangements for Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. Beltran:

Vigil Service
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3214 N. Lake Ave., Oklahoma City
Body will lie in repose from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Vigil Service: 6:30 p.m.
Reception in Msgr. Connor Center immediately following the Vigil Service.

Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
700 S.E. 89 St., Oklahoma City
Body will lie in repose from 7 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m.
Interment at Resurrection Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, Guatemala (send checks to Archdiocese of Oklahoma City; not tax deductible) the Archbishop Eusebius J. Beltran Endowment supporting Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp: cfook.org/beltranendowment.