Second Sunday of Advent Readings (click here for the Sunday readings) Gospel: Mk 1:1-8 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God.As it is written in Isaiah the prophet:Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you;he will prepare your way.A voice of...
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First Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent Readings (click here for the Sunday readings) Gospel: Mk 13:33-37 Jesus said to his disciples:“Be watchful! Be alert!You do not know when the time will come.It is like a man traveling abroad.He leaves home and places his servants in...
The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make
If you were about to make one decision that would dramatically impact the rest of your life, how would you go about it? If you were contemplating a cross-country move, you’d probably learn everything you could about the new city. If you were choosing a career, you’d...
National Vocation Awareness Week
Solemnity of All Saints Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Providentially, this year’s celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week begins on the Solemnity of All Saints. It is a wonderful reminder of the “call” that we all share in common, the universal...
2020 Seminarian Appeal
Nurturing faith-filled relationships in Christ Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon for the past six years I am truly blessed to have been invited into Jesus’ own ministry of calling men to...
Priestly formation in the midst of uncertainty
Returning to the seminary amid pandemic and wildfires Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Welcome to the Office of Vocation’s blog! This blog is intended to do three things: 1) be brief; 2) share wonderful news and events regarding vocations to the priesthood...
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A Virtual Tour of Convent Life for Women
Vocation Ministry -
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Winter Seminarian Dinner with Archbishop Sample
Mount Angel Seminary -
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What do Priests Do?
Priests do far more than celebrate Mass and pray all day. The life of a priest is busy, demanding, challenging—and incredibly rewarding.
Why Celibacy?
Celibacy is always a top concern for men thinking about the priesthood, but rest assured that every priest had the same thought before he went to seminary.
Signs of a Priestly Vocation
If Jesus has placed a desire in your heart for priesthood, no matter what your age, don’t ignore it. Talk to a priest you admire about how you feel.
Priesthood Discernment Self-Test
Examining oneself using these twenty qualities or signs is a good way to begin one’s discernment of priesthood, but it should not be done in a vacuum.