A vocation is a “Yes,” like Mary’s, in response to God’s will to grow in love with Him in the opportunities and responsibilities that are part of marriage, ordination, religious, or consecrated life.
Nov 01 - 07 2026
General
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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Vocations Awareness Week
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Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 9 – Rome
There was a lot of ceremony at Saint Peters, but the heart of it is still the same, the newly ordained deacon takes on the serving heart of Christ.
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 8 – Rome
On Wednesday we were privileged to attend Mass in St. Peter's square where Pope Francis presided over opening the session of the Synod on Synodality. He passed close by us in the pope-mobile and blessed the crowd. Our walking tour began at the colosseum and progressed...
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 7 – Rome
I found myself overcome. Here lies Peter, the rock upon which Christ built his Church.
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 6 – Siena/Orvieto/Rome
Early Tuesday we rode the busses from Sienna to Orvieto. The walled town of brick and stone is on the top of a hill. We took a rail tram to the top and a shuttle bus to the Cathedral with a façade that leaves you breathless. Not only that, but there is a eucharistic...
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 5 – Florence
Our visit to Florence was a study in Renaissance art and history. The art and architecture that developed there has influenced the world. It is also a busy city with many tourists and markets. The leather market was a favorite among our group. We were blessed with a...
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 4 – Siena
Fr. Martin L. King shared a moving homily. Despite the loss of his voice, he said, “A pilgrimage is from a holy place in our hearts to other holy places. God calls you to listen to His holy word and take His message to others to make more holy places.”
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 3 – Assisi
“God is enough.” These words from our tour guide perhaps summarize the experiences of the saints who were venerated by the pilgrims today. As we began our day with a 6AM wake-up call, I couldn’t help but find myself full of excitement to visit the Basilica of St....
Pilgrimage to Italy: Day 1-2 – Portland/Rome/Assisi
We have arrived! After an exhausting and extended travel day the 78 pilgrims on the Archdiocese of Portland Pilgrimage arrived in Assisi and hit the ground running. With many stories about prior travel experiences and last-minute packing, we bonded over the...
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...
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27September11:00 am
Archbishops Vocation Mass
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30September
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.