Welcome
Holy Spirit stained glass window, Christ the King Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
We are glad you are here. Thank you for visiting this website. It is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and to His work in each of us. The works of the Holy Spirit are shown in the Holy Bible, especially in the New Testament. They are also evident today, in the lives of faithful Catholics.
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal began in 1967 at “The Ark and the Dove Retreat Center” north of Pittsburgh, PA. Since the beginning, it encourages all Catholics to seek a deeper, personal relationship with God. One way is through “baptism in the Holy Spirit.”
This Charismatic Renewal in the Church challenges each of us to:
- Be filled with the wonder and awe of the Holy Spirit — the third Person of the Holy Trinity.
- Learn about and accept the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit.
- Cooperate with the prompting of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
- Use the charisms of the Holy Spirit for the good of others.
The role of the Western Oregon Catholic Charismatic Renewal is to help, promote, assist and encourage Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Portland and southwest Washington to grow closer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We do this by developing and promoting conferences, days of renewal, healing masses, training, and providing support and encouragement to the local Prayer Groups.
Browse a bit now and come back as often as you can. Expect the Holy Spirit to guide you and bless you each day!
Events, Activities and Updates
WOCCR News — March 2022
Dear Friends of the Charismatic Renewal, I am sad to report that we have lost a very special woman, whom I and many others have known and loved for years and years. Yvonne Krill was a Spirit-filled, faithful vessel of God’s Word, artistic, caring, kind, loving, and graceful dancer. A true gift to us all. These are just a few of the words friends and family use to describe Yvonne Krill, who ascended to Heaven Friday, March 4, 2022, [...]
WOCCR News — January 2022
Dear Friends of the Charismatic Renewal, we are pleased to announce a number of events that are planned for this year. They include: School of Healing; Healing Service; two Healing Masses this Summer; and a Mini-Conference with Ralph Martin. Here are the current details on these events. Please see the events page for updated information. Mark you calendar and plan to attend. School of Healing Encounter Ministries will be hosting a Healing School. It will be held at [...]
WOCCR News — November 2021
Dear Friends of the Charismatic Renewal, we have a number of news updates for this edition. Spirit-led Ecclesial Communities Unite by CHARIS International | Oct 13, 2021 | CHARIS Pope Francis, Center, Mr. Pino Scafuro, CHARIS International moderator, Right, Mr. Shayne Bennet from Australia member of CHARIS International Service of communion. A universal journey It is one of the strengths, and indeed the beauty, of Catholicism that we can embrace different expressions of our faith. Many people find that expression [...]
WOCCR News — March 2021
Dear Members of the Charismatic Renewal, Our Liaison, Fr. Chuck Wood offers this teaching for our edification and encouragement. Conquer (Yourself) Overwhelmingly through Christ. Brothers and sisters: What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. Romans 8:35, 37 The rousing declaration above, “… we conquer overwhelmingly,” is likely more [...]
If you are new to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal or simply want to draw closer to Jesus and the Holy Spirit, we invite you to participate in one or more of the events listed on this page or the complete list shown on the “Events” page on this website.Coronavirus Notice:
The church feast days and events/activities listed below are as currently planned. We will update this site as new information becomes available. If you are interested in any of the events, please contact the sponsor to obtain the most current information on the event.
Pentecost Novena
Your LocationAbout the Novena “The Pentecost Novena is the first of all novenas, nine days of prayer. After Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, He commanded His disciples to come together in the upper room to devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1: 14). They prayed for nine days before receiving the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.” On May 4, 1897, Pope Leo XIII proclaimed: “We decree and command that throughout the whole Catholic Church, this year and in every subsequent year, a novena shall take place before Whit-Sunday (Pentecost), in all parish churches.” (Encyclical: On the Holy Spirit, para. 13) How can [...]
Pentecost Sunday
Your LocationPentecost is celebrated as the birthday of the Catholic Church. It marks the day when the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles in the upper room. After that, the Apostles went out into the streets and boldly proclaimed the Gospel of the Lord. Lectio Divina for Pentecost Sunday:
Seek and You will Find Me — Convention
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Healing Mass — Fr. Odo Recker
Holy Trinity Catholic Chuch 13715 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, ORFr. Odo Recker, OSB Fr. Odo Recker, who is on the Faculty at Mt Angel Seminary, will be celebrating a Healing Mass. Praise and worship music will be provided by Dave and Dawn Bentz. There will be prayer teams after Mass.
Mini-Conference with Dr. Ralph Martin
St. Edward Catholic Church -- Keizer, OR 5303 River Road N, KeizerDr. Ralph Martin Mark your Calendar. Dr. Ralph Martin from Renewal Ministries will be presenting a day and a half mini- Conference here at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Keizer, OR. Presenter: Ralph Martin is the president of Renewal Ministries and the host of the weekly Catholic television program: “The Choices We Face”. He holds a doctorate in theology and is the director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Detroit MI. Dr. Martin is also the author of the widely read: “A Church in Crisis: Pathways [...]
Mini-Conference with Dr. Ralph Martin
St. Edward Catholic Church -- Keizer, OR 5303 River Road N, KeizerDr. Ralph Martin Mark your Calendar. Dr. Ralph Martin from Renewal Ministries will be presenting a day and a half mini- Conference here at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Keizer, OR. Presenter: Ralph Martin is the president of Renewal Ministries and the host of the weekly Catholic television program: “The Choices We Face”. He holds a doctorate in theology and is the director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Detroit MI. Dr. Martin is also the author of the widely read: “A Church in Crisis: Pathways [...]
First Sunday of Advent
Your LocationBeginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent (from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to") is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas. From the earliest days of the Church, people have been fascinated by Jesus’ promise to come back. But the scripture readings during Advent tell us not to waste our time with predictions. Advent is not about [...]