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Archdiocese of Portland Office of Vocations - promoting a culture of vocations
Joined August 2016
"At any age and in every language, God is the ultimate answer to our questioning hearts". - Seminarian Blake Thamer Read about Blake's trip to Norway and a chance encounter with a 5 year old Norwegian girl, asking about God: https://t.co/y96xboAm3n.
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Read Seminarian Vincent Vanzuylen's reflection on the Archbishop's Priesthood Discernment Retreat and how downtime plays an important role in growth and discernment: https://t.co/q3pASuhTOX
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I was grateful to spend time with twenty-four young men at our annual priestly discernment retreat, together with our vocations director, Fr. Peter Julia, in prayer and conversation. Our Archdiocese currently has 32 seminarians in formation. Please join me in praying that the
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From all of us at the Vocations Office, we want to wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas! 🌟
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Merry Christmas, brothers and sisters. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, the Light of the world, may we share the light of Christ with others and invite Him more deeply into our lives.
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"Gatherings such as the Archbishop’s Advent Dinner remind us that we do not walk alone: we have one another, a faithful shepherd to guide us, and the people of God who sustain us through their prayers." - Seminarian Ramon Camacho https://t.co/Qdvi3kPime
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Pray for all the young men attending the Archbishop's Annual Priesthood Discernment Retreat this weekend! 🙏
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The Vocation Committee of St. Pius X, together with the Serrans, hosted a special panel discussion during National Vocation Awareness Week. Check out some of the middle schoolers testimonials from the event here: https://t.co/5FMrRDrEAj.
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We're thankful for all our priests! Join us in praying for our Portland priests this Thanksgiving 🙏
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Our seminarian, Deacon Tristan Schubert, attended the Mass where Pope Leo XIV declared St. John Henry Newman to be a Doctor of the Church in Rome! Read about the Mass and Deacon Tristan's particular devotion to St. John Henry Newman: https://t.co/CD6ARrfSJ9.
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“People asked me, ‘Do you have any regrets?' Zero regret." - Fr. Lehnertz What a witness to the vocation of the priesthood! Check out Father's testimony below. https://t.co/33vNCgEibA
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“People asked me, ‘Do you have any regrets?' Zero regret. I'm so at peace and excited about what we do..."
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Just do it. "There’s only so much discernment that you can do outside of the seminary or convent. You’ll end up arriving to a point when the next stage implies visiting the seminary or doing a weekend come-and-see." So what are you waiting for? https://t.co/CCu1X9s7HZ
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“Each of you has a personal vocation which He has given you for your own joy and sanctity. When a person is conquered by the fire of His gaze, no sacrifice seems too great to follow Him and give Him the best of ourselves.” ~ Pope Benedict XVI
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a Catholic nun? Here's what it's really like to be a Sister of Life! Check out a day in the life of a sister! https://t.co/ZssE7kBj3M
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Ever wonder what it's like to be a Catholic nun? Here's what it's really like to be a Sister of Life!
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I had the great joy of ordaining these five men to the permanent diaconate. Please join me in praying that the Lord strengthens them in their ministry and that Our Blessed Mother keeps them close to her Son as they begin this new path of service.
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Archbishop Alexander Sample ordained five men to the permanent diaconate. After years of prayer, formation, and discernment, they have responded to the Lord’s call to serve His Church by proclaiming the Gospel, assisting at the altar, and
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🚨New Episode: Engaged By the Spirit 🚨 Fr. Peter Julia, Vocations Director, was joined by his nephew to discuss life as an 18-year-old and his visit to Oregon. Check it out here: https://t.co/tUP2aNhc6s.
#engagedbythespirit #podcast #archdpdxvocations
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Today marks the start of National Vocation Awareness Week! Pray for all our young men and women discerning their vocations to the priesthood, religious and consecrated life, and marriage! 🙏
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He is calling. Have you considered the priesthood? National Vocation Awareness Week is November 2nd-8th. Pray for vocations! #nvaw #nationalvocationawarenessweek #vocations #priesthood #religiouslife #pdxvocations
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"Seeing adults, youth, and entire families coming together to worship God and witness their faith to the world lifted my spirit and gave me hope." - Seminarian Marcos Alvarado Trasmonte Read more about our Seminarians' experience at the Rosary Bowl NW: https://t.co/DzYuGf61CR.
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