Vocation Events
Quo Vadis Days – Postponed
“Quo Vadis” is the Latin phrase for “Where are you going?” Quo Vadis Days is a ...
Priestly Ordination
The Archdiocese of Portland is pleased to announce the priestly ordinations of Rev. Mr. Randy Hoang ...
23 July 2021
Seminarian Retreat
Please pray for Archbishop Sample and our seminarians as they take an opportunity to share and ...
23 July 2021
Seminarian Retreat
Please pray for Archbishop Sample and our seminarians as they take an opportunity to share and ...
23 July 2021
Seminarian Retreat
Please pray for Archbishop Sample and our seminarians as they take an opportunity to share and ...
Seminarian Retreat
Please pray for Archbishop Sample and our seminarians as they take an opportunity to share and ...
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.