Staff and Clergy

Clergy

Rev. Joshua Clifton

Parish Administrator

jclifton@archdpdx.org (503) 286-3929

Rev. Fred Nkwasibwe

Celebrant (Second Sundays)

Bishop Kenneth Steiner

Retired Bishop

Msgr. Huneger

Celebrant

Rev. Joshua Clifton

Fr. Clifton was assigned to administer the needs of St. Mary's in Vernonia as well as St. Birgitta's on Highway 30 in Portland by Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Clifton teaches Adult Religious Education (Catechism) after Mass, Fall through Spring. If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, Fr. Clifton would love to hear from you, and our parish looks forward to welcoming you.

Fr. Clifton also leads our monthly Bible Study.

Rev. Fred Nkwasibwe

Fr. Fred, with Apostles of Jesus in Portland, covers Mass on Second Sundays, as well as the occasional Mass when Fr. Clifton has scheduling conflicts.

Fr. Fred returned to Portland after recovering from a tragic bus accident in January 2024 that killed 24 travelers in Nairobi, Kenya. Please pray for him.

Fr. Fred returned to us and led Mass on June 9, 2024, with a warm welcome back from all in attendance. He shared the tale of his miraculous survival and recovery during his homily, expressing his gratitude to be back and for our prayers.

Bishop Steiner

Bishop Kenneth Steiner

In 1977, Rev. Kenneth Steiner, pastor of St. Francis in Roy, was appointed St. Mary's Priest/Administrator. Ordained bishop in 1978, Most Rev. Steiner was instrumental in building the new Church we worship in today.

Funds to build and furnish the new Church and parish hall came from proceeds from our annual Quilt and Crafts Fair, a scholarship from the Portland Archdiocese, as well as many parishioner donations.

When requested, retired Bishop Steiner may preside over St. Mary's baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals, as well as the rare Mass when both Frs. Clifton and Fred have scheduling conflicts.

Msgr. Huneger

Msgr. Huneger has recently been added to our celebrants when Fr. Clifton has scheduling conflicts. We are enjoying his personable presence and homilies very much.

Clergy

Rev. Joshua Clifton

Parish Administrator

jclifton@archdpdx.org (503) 286-3929

Rev. Fred Nkwasibwe

Celebrant (Second Sundays)

Bishop Kenneth Steiner

Retired Bishop

Msgr. Huneger

Celebrant

Rev. Joshua Clifton

Fr. Clifton was assigned to administer the needs of St. Mary's in Vernonia as well as St. Birgitta's on Highway 30 in Portland by Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Clifton also leads our monthly Bible Study.

Rev. Fred Nkwasibwe

Fr. Fred, with Apostles of Jesus in Portland, covers Mass on Second Sundays, as well as the occasional Mass when Fr. Clifton has scheduling conflicts.

Fr. Fred returned to Portland after recovering from a tragic bus accident in January 2024 that killed 24 travelers in Nairobi, Kenya. Please pray for him.

Bishop Steiner

Bishop Kenneth Steiner

Funds to build and furnish the new Church and parish hall came from proceeds from our annual Quilt and Crafts Fair, a scholarship from the Portland Archdiocese, as well as many parishioner donations.

When requested, retired Bishop Steiner may preside over St. Mary's baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals, as well as the rare Mass when both Frs. Clifton and Fred have scheduling conflicts.

Msgr. Huneger

Msgr. Huneger has recently been added to our celebrants when Fr. Clifton has scheduling conflicts. We are enjoying his personable presence and homilies very much.

Clergy

Rev. Joshua Clifton

Parish Administrator

jclifton@archdpdx.org (503) 286-3929

Rev. Fred Nkwasibwe

Celebrant (Second Sundays)

Bishop Kenneth Steiner

Retired Bishop

Msgr. Huneger

Celebrant

Rev. Joshua Clifton

Fr. Clifton was assigned to administer the needs of St. Mary's in Vernonia as well as St. Birgitta's on Highway 30 in Portland by Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon.

Fr. Clifton also leads our monthly Bible Study.

Rev. Fred Nkwasibwe

Fr. Fred, with Apostles of Jesus in Portland, covers Mass on Second Sundays, as well as the occasional Mass when Fr. Clifton has scheduling conflicts.

Fr. Fred returned to Portland after recovering from a tragic bus accident in January 2024 that killed 24 travelers in Nairobi, Kenya. Please pray for him.

Bishop Steiner

Bishop Kenneth Steiner

Funds to build and furnish the new Church and parish hall came from proceeds from our annual Quilt and Crafts Fair, a scholarship from the Portland Archdiocese, as well as many parishioner donations.

When requested, retired Bishop Steiner may preside over St. Mary's baptisms, confirmations, weddings and funerals, as well as the rare Mass when both Frs. Clifton and Fred have scheduling conflicts.

Msgr. Huneger

Msgr. Huneger has recently been added to our celebrants when Fr. Clifton has scheduling conflicts. We are enjoying his personable presence and homilies very much.