Local Catholic Young Adult Ministries
Don’t see your young adult ministry on this list? Want to host a table at one of our events?
Please contact Sarah Kuenzi at sarah.kuenzi@ycpportland.org.
Young Catholic Professionals
Our events are open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s!
With a few exceptions, Young Catholic Professional events are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month near the Portland metro area (occasionally near Newberg). Day retreats are held on a Saturday in Advent and Lent in the Salem/Mt. Angel area.
Find information about our local events and membership program!
Follow @ycpportland on Facebook and Instagram.
Archdiocese of Portland
We encourage you to check out the resources and events for young adults through the Archdiocese of Portland!
Vist the webpage at pastoralministry.archdpdx.org/young-adult-1.
Contact Lexie Torres, Coordinator for Young Adult and Campus Ministry, at atorresarchdpdx.org.
Downtown/NW Portland
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Young Mass and Gathering, usually the 3rd Monday of the month, starting with the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Contact Sarah Schneider with questions at sschneider@cathedralpdx.org.
Find updates at www.maryscathedral.com/young-adults.
Follow @maryscathedralpdx on Instagram or @cathedralpdx on Facebook.
St. Michael the Archangel
Learn about their many ministries for young adults, including Holy Hour / Social Hour, Sunday Soccer, Young Adult Mass, Works of Mercy, and households at www.stmichaelportland.org/ark.
Email ark@stmichaelportland.org with questions.
Follow @st.michael_ark on Instagram or @Arkpdx on Facebook.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
While St. Patrick’s does not have an official young adult ministry, a large percentage of the active parishioners are young adults (several of whom have been involved with YCP). Join for a Sunday Mass, followed with coffee and donuts, and say hello!
Visit www.stpatrickpdx.org to learn more.
East Side
Holy Rosary
Young Adults Night for ages 18 - 35 is usually held after the 5:30 pm Mass on 2nd Sunday of the month. Includes Adoration and a gathering. Drinks With Dominicans is also held on certain Thursdays.
Check for updated info at holyrosarypdx.org/events or holyrosarypdx.org/bulletins.
Christ the King (Milwaukie)
For unmarried young adults ages 18-30, follows four-meeting cycle of Fraternity, Service, Spiritual, and Catechetical Sundays.
Gathers every other Sunday after the 11:00 Mass, with off-campus lunch following.
Visit https://ctk.cc/frassati for details.
Email Ian Burt at media@ctk.cc, or deacon@ctk.cc during the school year.
Ascension Catholic Church
Parish events as well as carpooling to other events further away.
Visit ascensionpdx.org/young-adults for updates.
Contact Michael Boltri, Coordinator of Single & Married Young Adults, at mboltri@ascensionpdx.org.
North Portland
Holy Redeemer
Past events have included a Hike & Lunch or a Fellowship Dinner.
Please contact Fr. Cameron Cortens, C.S.C., for more information at ccortens@holyredeemerpdx.org.
West Side/ Beaverton
Holy Trinity (Beaverton)
For 20s and early 30s. Activities have included a book club and potluck, basketball on Wednesday evenings, and Adoration with a Bonfire Social.
Visit h-t.org/young-adults for more information.
Contact Nick Krautscheid, Pastoral Coordinator for Young Adult Ministry, at nick@h-t.org.
Follow @holytrinity.ya on Instagram.
Willamette Valley
Mt. Angel Abbey (Mount Angel)
Encounter Young Adult Nights for ages 18-35, usually on the 4th Friday of the month besides summer break.
Evening includes Vespers, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, dinner, Lectio Divina, and fellowship at the Benedictine Brewery. Suggested donation of $10 to cover cost of dinner and snacks.
Contact / RSVP to encounter@mtangel.edu or charles.gonzalez@mtangel.edu
Upcoming events listed on facebook.com/MountAngelAbbeySeminary/events/.
Salem-Keizer Young Adults (Salem)
Dinner and guest speakers, often on the first Friday of the month, to build Catholic fellowship in Salem-Keizer and surrounding areas for ages 18,19, 20s, & 30s.
See upcoming events at www.facebook.com/SalemKeizerYoungAdults.
For questions, email Eddie Caudel at eddie@qpsalem.org
Saint James Young Adults (McMinnville)
Fellowship for adults under 40 years old to help them grow in faith and to enjoy, strengthen, and serve the St. James community.
Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. fellowship, prayer, learning, and discussion, with informal events on months with a 5th Tuesday.
Visit stjamesmac.com/ministries/youngadult or more information.
Join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/691674495371699.
Saint Alice Young Adults (Springfield)
The new young adult ministry for men and women in their 20s and 30s is kicking off with a Holy Hour & Social on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Join the Flocknote page and see more info at stalice.org/young-adults.
Email Ally, the Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry, at acaffarelli@stalice.org with any questions or ideas.
Follow the new Instagram page @stalice_ya.