It was Pier Giorgio Frassati’s heart, to see the beauty of God in creation and share it with everyone, and his perpetual attitude of striving for the highest goals that brought him to this position of soon-to-be saint.
Nov 01 - 07 2026
Discernment
November 2026
Nov 04 2026
Feast of St. Charles Borromeo
Nov 21 2026
Vocations Workshop “A Culture of Vocations: Why and How”
Queen of Peace Parish
January 2027
Jan 20 2027
Vocations Workshop “A Culture of Vocations: Relationships and Resources”
St. Pius X Catholic Church
August 2027
Aug 04 2027
Feast of St. John Vianney
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Frassati Climbed for Love
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Vocations Celebrations
Fr. Chi-Nhan Vo is the newest and youngest priest in the Archdiocese of Portland after completing nine years of seminary formation. At the Mass of Ordination on November 16th he was exhorted by Archbishop Sample to remember who he is as a priest, sacramentally...
Discernment Night by Ramón Camacho
On July 21, 2024, Sacred Heart Parish in Medford hosted an event aimed at high school-aged youth and young adults considering the priestly vocation. The evening was organized by seminarians Ramón Camacho, Jacob McDougall, and Deacon Chi-Nhan Vo. It provided an...
Saint Alice Summer by Anthony Nguyen
Every summer, seminarians are assigned to various programs, language immersions, or parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Portland. This summer, I was assigned to St. Alice Parish with Fr. Mark Bentz, alongside fellow seminarians Coulter McIntyre and Mike Patton. I...
Fr. Julia’s Chaplain Graduation
Chaplain Captain Peter Julia graduated from the Air Force Basic Chaplain Course on July 19, 2024. His membership to the Air Force Chaplain Corp was endorsed by the Archdiocese for Military Services. Fr. Julia attended the 4-week program at Air University, Maxwell Air...
Journeying with the Saints: National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Let us pray for all of those on pilgrimage to attend the Congress, as well as for our local Church, to be united and renewed by Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.
Reflection from the Four Men to be Ordained Priests
Deacons Brent Durschmidt, Justin Echevarria, James Ladd, and Dominic Manh Nguyen reflect on their upcoming ordination to the priesthood.
A Journey of Faith: Sr. Israel Rose Professes First Vows
The Sisters of Life, a religious congregation with a special fourth vow to protect and enhance the sacredness of human life, is pleased to announce that six Sisters will profess their first vows as Sisters of Life on Saturday, June 22nd, at Sacred Heart Church in...
The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
At a convent in Paray-le-Monial, Italy, Jesus appeared to a devout nun many times between the years of 1673 and 1675. He shared with her His burning desire for each person to be united to His heart. The Shrine of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is now recognized as the...
Seminarian Formation Initiatives: Heroic Leadership and Etiquette
After their finals and before beginning their summer assignments, the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon were called together by their Vocations Director, Fr. Peter Julia, for a week-long retreat. The men spent the time in study, prayer, and...
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27September11:00 am
Archbishops Vocation Mass
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5:30 pm - 8:30 pmSt. Andrew Vocations Dinner with Archbishop Sample
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01NovemberAll Day
National Vocation Awareness Week
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.