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  • Father Jeff Eirvin
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• 2018 Seminarian Appeal

   

  Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

  My name is Fr. Jeff Eirvin and I am fortunate to serve as the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. In this role, I promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life throughout the Archdiocese while assisting in the formation of our 30 seminarians studying at five different locations around the world. I am honored to accompany these men as they deepen their desire to serve our local Catholic Church as priests of Jesus Christ.
   
  My own personal journey is not too different. The call to follow Jesus as a priest came after graduating college. I loved my new job but my heart was unsettled. I became involved in my home parish, St. Juan Diego of Portland. I was drawn to daily Mass, the Rosary, and Eucharistic Adoration. It was there, in Eucharistic Adoration, that I felt Jesus inviting me to consider the priesthood. I was so afraid! Slowly, I began sharing my desires with others. First with my family, then my pastor, then friends and parishioners, and finally, the vocations director. Their support and encouragement was overwhelming. Without it, I don’t know if I would be a priest today.
   
  Education and formation expenses alone can cost up to $50,000 annually for one seminarian. On average, seminarians attend seminary for 6 years, and can study for up to 10—or $500,000. I know this is a lot, but it is an investment in the future of the local Catholic Church. Please know that 100% of your gift will go to educating and forming men for the priesthood for service here in western Oregon.
   
  I look forward to working with you on my journey as Director of Vocations as we continue to grow our culture of vocations in the Archdiocese of Portland.

  Yours in Christ,

  

  
  
  
  
  Director of Vocations