Dear Members of the Charismatic Renewal in Oregon and Southern Washington Fall Day of Renewal On October 19,2019, Bishop Peter Smith will be our guest at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Center, at 650 “A” Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR.  The theme of the day is “Build Unity in the Power of the Holy Spirit.” Bishop Peter Smith Bishop Peter Smith, a priest of the Portland Archdiocese since 2001, became Auxiliary Bishop in 2014.  Among his archdiocesan duties, he is Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia (essentially, the Archbishop’s chief of staff).  He [...]

Encounter Jesus in the Power of the Spirit — Fr. Dave Pivonka On June 1, 2019, Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR came to Portland, OR with the message that "God Loves Us."  Now we already know that, but Fr. Dave showed us how that affects us personally.  For instance, we all know that we are adopted children of God.  However, did you know that because you are adopted that makes you special?  Much more so than a natural child.  In the 1st century, a parent could do anything they wanted to a natural child; they could expose them after [...]

Dear Friends in the Charismatic Renewal, The WOCCR Team is proud to announce that Fr. Dave Pivonka will be coming to Oregon City, OR on June 1st to give a series of talks titled: "Encounter Jesus in the Power of the Spirit".  Please save the date and plan to attend this regional charismatic event. We are also very happy to announce that Dina Marie Hale former Program Director and Morning Show host for KBVM now Mater Dei radio will be our Master of Ceremonies. Agenda: The Date is June 1, 2019 and the place is St John the Apostle Catholic [...]

Dear People of God, I am happy to report that the WOCCRs Team has a great plan this year for you. Last year we only planned one conference because it was so big but this year we have three offerings. And we hope you take advantage of all three: The first is in Vancouver, WA at St Joseph’s on May 25. We are very pleased that Fr. Justus Kiiza has accepted our invitation to celebrate a healing Mass with us beginning at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Justus Kiiza is the Pastor of St. Mary Mother of the Church Parish in [...]