by Dawn Bentz | Sep 22, 2025 | News, Seminarians
by Ramón Camacho After being called forward from the congregation, this was the word I joyfully proclaimed as I stood before the faithful in the St. Patrick’s Seminary chapel on September 19th. At first, responding “present” might seem no different than answering a...
by chloe.admin | Sep 19, 2025 | News, Seminarian Appeal, Seminarians
Heading back to school is exciting and stressful for every student as they adjust to new routines and people. The six new seminarians in formation for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon are coming from diverse situations to begin the academic year in intensive...
by chloe.admin | Aug 6, 2025 | News, Rome, Seminarians
By Anthony Nguyen For the past four years, I worked toward my Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Gonzaga University through Bishop White Seminary in Spokane, Washington. I have been prayerfully asking, “Is God calling me to become a priest for the Archdiocese...
by chloe.admin | Jul 2, 2025 | News
By Jordan Salame Vocations Director, Fr. Peter Julia, is working to connect with the people of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon by means of a new podcast on Mater Dei Radio called “Engaged by the Spirit.” Fr. Peter explained that he felt called to start the show...
