Leadership

The evangelizing work of the Archdiocese of Portland is carried out through the collaborative leadership of clergy and laity.

All of these efforts are the result  of the personal and financial contributions of the faithful in Western Oregon. Together, we weave our efforts together into a unified and powerful force doing the will of God. We touch lives, uplift the human spirit, and above all, deliver the Good News of Jesus Christ where it is needed most.

In our Catholic parishes and schools, leadership, flowing from the pastor, is essential in shaping pastoral life that witnesses to the love of God and leads people to a deep relationship with Jesus Christ.  Without such leadership, parish life is often comprised of many disjointed elements. Through intentional pastoral leadership, the parish becomes a vital community of faith which radiates Christ and leads its people to do the same.