Thriving parishes embrace the practice of taking time away from ordinary activities to focus more intensely on one’s relationship with God. Jesus himself was always “going away to a quiet place” in order to pray to his Father. In our parishioner's busy lives, there is a great need for personal prayer and spiritual reflection, to ensure that the interior life remains healthy.
ACTS Retreat Weekends brings the retreatants into a deeper relationship with God and with fellow parishioners through prayer, an emphasis on community in the parish, the study of Scripture, and a spirit of service.Several parishes throughout the Archdiocese have experienced a transformation with these retreats. LEARN MORE
bring the retreatants into a deeper relationship with God and with fellow parishioners through prayer, an emphasis on community in the parish, the study of Scripture, and a spirit of service.
Christ Renews His Parish - Most of the people you see every day feel like something is missing in their lives. Welcome is an incredible experience that helps them discover what that something is—and what to do about it. It’s run by parishioners for parishioners. LEARN MORE
2 Become 1 - A Retreat to Explore the Beauty and Truth of Catholic Marriage
for Married and Engaged Couples, Co-Sponsored by Mount Angel Abbey and the Archdiocese of Portland. Features Fr. Matt Libra, Patricia Mackie, LPC, Br. Louis de Montfort, O.S.B., and your marriage! LEARN MORE
Cursillo is a movement of the Catholic Church, where the lay faithful working together with our priests and bishops, use the cursillo method to find, form, sustain and link Lay Leaders for Christ and His church. Cursillo is a means of supporting Christian Community. LEARN MORE
NET Ministries challenge young Catholics, through relational ministry, to follow Christ and embrace a life of community in the Church. LEARN MORE
The 99 Experience is a powerful mission event that is a springboard for an entire parish to deepen their faith as they grow in identoty, purpose and community. The 99 is for everyon, even those who currently not active in their faith. Learn More