About St. Ignatius Parish · Portland, Oregon
St. Ignatius Parish in Portland, Oregon, is the only Jesuit parish in the state, founded over 114 years ago and under the care of the Society of Jesus. It welcomes a diverse community with a focus on spiritual formation, social justice, and service rooted in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. The parish offers multiple Masses each weekend and a variety of ministries for all ages, including youth, young adults, and homebound parishioners. It is known for its active community life, public witness events, and commitment to listening to and serving the needs of God’s people.
- Established
- 1910
- Patron
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
- Rector
- Fr. San Mai, SJ
- Diocese
- Diocese of Portland
Why belong here
Join a welcoming, diverse community rooted in Jesuit spirituality that invites you to find God in all things, serve others, and grow in faith through ministries like FirePit-PDX for young adults, Hospitality Ministry gatherings, and public witness events. You’ll be part of a parish that values justice, fellowship, and spiritual support for all ages — including homebound parishioners — and offers opportunities to live out your faith in daily life.
Mass times at St. Ignatius Parish
Weekly Mass schedule
Welcome
St. Ignatius Parish is located in Portland at the corner of Powell Boulevard and SE 43rd Avenue. It is the only Jesuit parish in the state of Oregon. Welcome from the Pastor: The Jesuits (The Society of Jesus) were founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. His core spirituality inspires and informs all that we do here in our parish. Through our diverse ministry/service opportunities, we encourage and support people (1) to find God in all things, (2) to care for the whole person, (3) to strive for the Magis, (4) to grow in the ability to make good life-giving decisions, (5) to express their faith in their works for justice, and (6) to become more and more men and women for others.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries to serve all ages and interests. These include FirePit-PDX for young adults, Hospitality Ministry gatherings, Social Action Ministry for public witness, and Pastoral Care for homebound parishioners. The parish also has a strong focus on spiritual formation and community service rooted in Jesuit values.
- FirePit-PDX (Young Adults)
- Hospitality Ministry
- Social Action Ministry
- Pastoral Care Ministry
Faith Formation
The parish encourages parishioners to grow in faith through spiritual formation, service, and community. The Jesuit spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola is central to the parish’s mission, and parishioners are invited to live out their faith in daily life through acts of justice, service, and prayer.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Fr. San Mai, SJ
Current pastor; welcome message on website