Portland Priests and Seminarians
Clergy Unplugged
The Ministry Never Ends: Profiles of our Senior Priests
Seminary Tours
About the Priesthood
Seminarian Appeal
2025 Seminarian Appeal Video
Seminarian formation is a process of integrated maturity through relationship with Jesus. Our investment in the growth of the seminarians of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon benefits our families, parishes, and communities for future generations. Thank you for your prayers and financial support!
2024 Seminarian Appeal Video
Where do priests come from? Men from our families and parishes have answered God’s call to serve Him as priests in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Journey with our seminarians and support their formation for the future of our Church in Western Oregon.
2023 Seminarian Appeal Video
The Holy Eucharist is the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source and summit of our Catholic Faith. Our seminarians await the day they can bring the Eucharist to you and your family. Click Here to learn more about how you can support them.
2022 Seminarian Appeal Video
Recordings from Mater Dei Radio
Vocations Updates
Fr. Peter Julia visits with Mater Dei Radio about the most recent activities and events in his service as Director of Vocations and National Guard Air Force Chaplain.
Vocations Playlists
Mater Dei Radio interviews many local and internationally known personalities on The Morning Blend. Their excellent content is collected here in topical playlists.
Voice of the Shepherd
Archbishop Alexander Sample shares his views on faith, culture and life in the Church. This weekly program will help guide you through the liturgical seasons, our daily struggles and victories, and towards a life lived more fully in Christ.
The Morning Blend
Tune in weekdays from 7 – 9 a.m. for interviews, music, news and prayers. Whether you’re in the car, at home getting ready for the day – or already at work – there’s no better way to start your day.
Answering the Call Classics
Fr. Jeff Eirvin, former Vocations Director, interviewed many seminarians, priests, and sisters about discerning their vocation. (This show is not recording new episodes.)
Vocation Videos for students
Recommended especially for National Vocation Awareness Week
Formed: One Sister’s Vocation: Daughters of Saint Paul
12:02 , Elementary age
Called: Discover Your Vocation: What Is a Vocation? with Fr. Scott Traynor
18:00, All Ages
Called: Discover Your Vocation: What Is Discernment? with Fr. Christopher Martin
19:00, All Ages
Project 300: Fr. Nathan Dail (Instagram Reels)
19:00, Teens
A Day in the Life of a Seminarian: Conception Seminary
11:40, Teens
For Love Alone: CMSWR
17:21, Teens
Discernment 101: Fr. Mike Schmitz
6:09, Teens
How to Know if You’ve Found the One: Ascension Presents
9:15, Teens
Called: Discover Your Vocation: Called to Holy Orders with Fr. Paul Hoesing
26:39, Highschool age +
Called: Discover Your Vocation: Called to Consecrated Life with Sr. Bethany Madonna
19:38, Highschool age
Called: Discover Your Vocation: Called to Matrimony with Annie and Scott Powell
26:04, Highschool age
OSV Innovation Talks: Daily Bread Discernment with Sr. Josephine Garrett
16:00 Highschool age, Vocation Promoters
