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...
Archdiocese of Portland Vocations Blog
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Seminarian Gathering with Archbishop Sample
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Melchizedek Project – Eugene, Oregon
St. Mary's Parish24April10:00 am - 11:00 amGraduation a Mount Angel Seminary
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25April8:00 am - 12:00 am
6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
Office of Vocations25April8:00 am - 6:00 pmWorld Day of Prayer for Vocations
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6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
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2020 Seminarian Appeal

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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11April1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seminarian Gathering with Archbishop Sample
Portland Seminarians -
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24April8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Melchizedek Project – Eugene, Oregon
St. Mary's Parish24April10:00 am - 11:00 amGraduation a Mount Angel Seminary
Mount Angel Seminary -
25April8:00 am - 12:00 am
6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
Office of Vocations25April8:00 am - 6:00 pmWorld Day of Prayer for Vocations
USCCB -
26AprilAll Day
6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
Office of Vocations -
27AprilAll Day
6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
Office of Vocations -
28AprilAll Day
6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
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6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
Office of Vocations -
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6th Grade Virtual Vocation Rally
Office of Vocations

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.