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Organizations Within the Archdiocese
Catholic Charities of Oregon
2740 SE Powell Blvd, #5, Portland, OR 97202
Phone (503)-231-4866, FAX (503)-231-4327
Richard Birkel, Ph.D., Executive Director: rbirkel@catholiccharitiesoregon.org
Serves 20,000 people annually as the professional social service arm of the Archdiocese of Portland. Catholic Charities of Oregon achieves lasting solutions to poverty and injustice by partnering with clients to meet their economic and educational goals while supporting their physical and social well-being.
Portland Area Services include:Provides pregnancy support and open adoption services and Elizabeth House residential maternity home and case management for pregnant teens; refugee resettlement programs, legal services to immigrants and refugees; ministry to the elderly parish outreach; Project Rachel pastoral care and reconciliation services for individuals affected by abortion; Hispanic outreach, information and referral, youth services, domestic violence and counseling programs, community organizing, advocacy, interpretation and health access; affordable
Catholic Community Services of Lane County
1025 “G” Street Springfield, OR 97477-4107
Phone (541) 345-3628 FAX (541) 744-2272
Sue Paiement - Executive Director: spaiement@ccslc.org
Catholic Community Services of Lane County is a member agency of Catholic Charities of Oregon located in Eugene and Springfield. Community service centers provide basic needs including food boxes, clothing, temporary shelter, rent and energy assistance. Sponsors programs that help families take positive steps to move out of poverty, including: transitional housing; support and connections for families whose children are at risk of out-of-home placement; and the Young Fathers Program.
Catholic Community Services of The Mid-Willamette Valley & Central Coast
P.O. Box 20400, Keizer, OR 97307-0400
Phone (503) 390-2600 FAX (503) 390-8562
Josh Graves - Executive Director
Provides professional mental health counseling services for families and children. Provides proctor home/treatment for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Operates a professional shelter care program for Mid-Willamette Valley region, a treatment foster care program and an emancipation skills program for older adolescents. Provides group homes, skill building and work options for people with developmental disabilities. Operates the Exchange Club Abuse Prevention Center.
CYO/Camp Howard
825 N.E. 20th, Suite 320, Portland, OR 97232
Phone (503) 231-9484 FAX (503) 231-9531
Sr. Krista Von Borstel, SSMO - Executive Director: srkrista@cyocamphoward.org
CYO/Camp Howard is a member agency of Catholic Charities of Oregon and provides opportunities for young people to have a variety of positive developmental experiences under the guidance of trained volunteers. Services include athletic programs and leadership training as well as Camp Howard youth summer camp.
El Programa Hispano Catolico
333 SE 223rd Ave #100, Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: 503-669-8350
Edith Quiroz – Executive Director equiroz@elprograma.org
El Programa Hispano Católico is a member agency of Catholic Charities of Oregon serving the the entire lifespan to address the social determinants of health. Five main program areas include education from early childhood to adulthood, housing, community wellness, the first bilingual/bicultural domestic violence/sexual assault prevention and intervention program, and economic wellness. El Programa Hispano Católico serves 20,000 people a year in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties.
Griffin CenterThe mission of the Griffin Center is to provide parishes and other archdiocesan entities a set of facilities to carry out the educational and catechetical mission of the local church.
11957 SE Fuller Rd., Milwaukie, OR 97222
Phone (503) 652-7476 FAX (503) 460-7838
Heather Wycoff - Manager: hwycoff@archdpdx.org
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Other Catholic Organizations
The organizations listed are not affiliated with the Archdiocese of Portland.*
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
c/o Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
2838 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214
Phone (971) 295-1885
Suzanne Anker - ACCW President: suzanker@aol.com
Serving as a medium through which Catholic women speak as a unit, the ACCW is a federation of Catholic women organizations in the Archdiocese. Works with other civic, social and economic agencies to create interest in, and aid in the solution of present day religious, moral, civic, social, economic and educational problems. Also assists the Archbishop and works in the interests of U.S. Catholic Conference.
Assumption Village
9121 N. Burr, Portland, OR 97203
Assumption Village is a senior community grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the faith of the Catholic Church. Dedicated to the sanctity of all life, Assumption Village serves people of all faiths and conditions demonstrating respect and caring in a professional and compassionate manner.
Catholic Order of Foresters
503-970-5944
Kathleese Young - General Agent: kyoung@catholicforester.orgVisitation Court #1113
503-357-6415
Chief Ranger - Shirley Evers
Catholic Sentinel
503-281-1191
The Catholic Sentinel is the oldest Catholic newspaper on the West Coast. Established in 1870, it has long played a vital and bolstering role for the Catholic community. The Catholic Sentinel is published twice monthly by Oregon Catholic Press, and is the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Portland.
Father Bernard Youth CenterFr. Bernard Youth Center is a retreat facility, complete with dorms, hosting youth and young adult meetings, events weekend retreats and camps.
PO Box 790 - 980 S. Main Street Mt. Angel, OR 97362
Phone (503) 845-4097
Exec. Director: fbyc@mtangel.net
Knights of Columbus, Oregon State Council
Bob Kish - State Deputy: statedeputy@kofc-or.org
The Knights of Columbus is a family, fraternal, service organization whose goals are to aid the widows and orphans of deceased members, assist parish priests, perform acts of charity and provide assistance in all communities of Oregon. Each Council seeks to assist their parish, community, young people and the Church through strong family life and dedicated fraternity.
KKIOR (Indonesian Catholic Community in Oregon)
424 SW Mill St. Portland, OR 97201
Sophia Tanukusuma - President/Chairman: kkioregon@gmail.com
Legatus - Portland Chapter
Mark Bekius - President
Bishop Peter Smith - Chaplain
Made up of Catholic businesspeople, Legatus exists to help us live out our faith in the office, the boardroom and in our everyday lives.
Mary's Woods at Marylhurst
17400 Holy Names Dr.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Email: info@maryswoods.com
Mater Dei Radio (Catholic Broadcasting Northwest, Inc)
KBVM 88.3 FM (Portland/Salem/Vancouver) KMME 94.9 & 100.5 FM (Eugene/Springfield)
P.O. Box 5888, Portland, OR 97228-5888
Phone (503) 285-5200
Patrick Ryan - Executive Director
Mater Dei Radio is a Rosary apostolate that proclaims the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They envision a region where there is a vibrant, expanding audience with a personal connection to Jesus Christ through Catholic media.National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother – The Grotto5536 N.E. Hassalo St., Portland, OR 97213
NE Sandy Boulevard at 85th Ave., Portland
Mailing: P.O. Box 20008, Portland, OR 97220
Christopher E. Blanchard - Executive Director
Phone (503)-254-7371
Oregon Catholic Press
Phone (503) 281-1191
Wade Wisler - Publisher
Publishes the Catholic Sentinel, a twice-monthly newspaper for the Portland Archdiocese and El Centinela, a monthly Spanish newspaper. Publishes Today's Missal, Breaking Bread, Misal Del Dia and liturgical music used in over 12,000 Catholic parishes nationwide and worldwide.
Project Aurora
P.O. Box 193, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Phone (541) 942-2861
Lori Eckstein - Co-Founder and Director
Project Aurora provides Rachel’s Vineyard retreats four times a year in Oregon for anyone seeking healing from past abortions in their lives or the lives of loved ones.
Sacred Heart Villa
3911 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland, OR 97202
Phone (503)232-1466
Sacred Heart Villa is a diverse and innovative community that includes a Loaves & Fishes Meals-On-Wheels dining and community facility, a Providence rehabilitation clinic as well as Garden Partners’ individual gardening opportunities.
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts
Established to foster the promotion, use, development, study and preservation of sacred arts.
St. Anthony Village
3560 SE 79th Ave., Portland, OR 97206
Phone (503) 775-4414
Housing and care services provided by St. Anthony Village are designed to enhance the quality of life for our residents. The Village fosters the dignity of it residents by supporting independence through personal choise and self-determination
St. Vincent de Paul - Portland Council
8101 SE Cornwell St. - MAILING: PO Box 42157, Portland 97242
Phone (503) 235-7837
Brain Ferschweiler - Executive Director
Serves those in need, regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. 2,000 active volunteers in the greater metropolitan Portland area deliver food, clothing and household items, visit prisons, hospitals and nursing homes, addresses housing needs and respond generously to the needs of their community.
Serra Club (Portland)
1500 NE Irving, Suite 440, Portland, OR 972332-4208
Phone (503) 645-2657
Paul Harris - President
Email: webmaster@serraportland.org
Encourages vocations to the priesthood and religious life. A wide range of social activities for seminarians and clergy are held during the year. The club also offers continuing education for members on topics relation to Church life and vocations.
Villa St. Margaret
3825 SE 80th Ave., Portland, OR 97206
Phone (503) 774-1702
On-site manager - Maureen O-Shaughnessy
Email: tkoslicki@villageenterprises.org
Villa St. Margaret is designed for active, independent retired people. Health-related services (such as assisted living, health care and home health care) are a very important part of the services offered at St. Anthony's Village, but are available only "if and when" you need them.
World Apostolate of Fatima, USA
Portland Division
11233 NW Blackhawk Dr., Portland, OR 97229
Phone (503) 784-8039
"Our Lady's Blue Army"
www.BlueArmy.com