Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join the Portland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals for our Lenten Retreat at Mount Angel Abbey on Saturday, March 29th.
Cost is $10 to help us cover the expense of lunch. YCP Belong members, as well as priests, religious, and seminarians, will receive a complimentary lunch. If cost is an issue for you, please email info@ycpportland.org.
All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited regardless of career field - even if you don't consider yourself a "professional" or have not been to a YCP event before.
If you are interested in carpooling, we encourage you to help organize a car-pool with your parish or local young adult ministry!
Father Peter Julia was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1979 and was raised in the Catholic faith. The family then moved to Holmdel, New Jersey and eventually to Southlake, TX in 1992. Fr. Peter attended Baylor University in Waco, TX and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Health and Fitness Studies. After Texas, Fr. Peter moved to Colorado Springs, CO then finally to his home in Portland, OR in 2008. Prior to seminary Fr. Peter worked in the Outdoor industry as a rock-climbing instructor, coach, and guide. He also worked in the Bicycle Industry in management, sales, and repair. Fr. Peter was a parishioner of St. Mary's Cathedral in Portland and studied philosophy for two years at Mt. Angel Seminary in the pre-theology program. After his training in philosophy, Fr. Peter attended the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City whereupon he received his bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome in 2017. Fr. Peter has attended pastoral ministry assignments at Central Catholic High School in Portland, The Providence Benedictine Nursing Center in Mt. Angel, Marymount International School in Rome, Italy, and the Naples Navy Base in Naples, Italy. Fr. Peter was ordained a transitional Deacon in 2017 at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. He then received his Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome in Spiritual Theology. Fr. Peter just finished a two-year assignment as the Parochial Vicar at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton and is now serving as the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese, and recently became an officer for the Oregon Air National Guard as a Catholic Chaplain for the 142nd Fighter Wing. Fr. Peter enjoys rock climbing, guitar, hockey, pool, training for fitness, and making rosaries.
About YCP Portland
The mission of Young Catholic Professionals is to challenge, train, and inspire young adults working in various professions to Work in Witness for Christ, following the example of our patron Saint Joseph the Worker. Our chapter provides spiritual, professional, and community support to Catholic young adults in their 20s and 30s across the Portland area and beyond.
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