About St. Rita · Portland, Oregon
St. Rita Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon, is a vibrant parish community rooted in Catholic tradition and service. Established in 1923, it offers Mass in English and Spanish, active ministries, and sacramental formation for all ages. The parish is known for its welcoming spirit, community outreach, and strong emphasis on faith formation and social justice. It serves the local neighborhood with regular adoration, confession, and a variety of parish programs.
- Established
- 1923
- Patron
- St. Rita
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Portland
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers meaningful faith formation, Spanish Mass, and active ministries like Bible study, food pantry, and women’s guild. Community members are invited to participate in sacraments, adoration, and service projects that reflect the Church’s mission of love and justice.
Mass times at St. Rita
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM and by appointment
Adoration times
- Saturday: 8:15 AM until 10:00 AM
History
Dedicated on September 9, 1923, St. Rita Church was built to serve the growing Catholic population in Portland’s North East neighborhood. The parish has maintained a strong commitment to faith formation, community service, and multilingual worship, especially through its Spanish Mass offerings. Over the decades, it has grown into a welcoming, active parish with a focus on pastoral care and outreach.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including Faith Formation, Women’s Guild, Food Pantry, Bible Study, Finance Council, Adoration, Confession, and Spanish Mass Ministry. These ministries are designed to support the spiritual, social, and educational needs of the community.
- Faith Formation
- Women’s Guild
- Food Pantry
- Bible Study
- Finance Council
- Adoration
- Confession
- Spanish Mass Ministry
Sacraments
St. Rita Church offers all seven sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral Mass. Sacramental preparation and support are available for all ages and life stages.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral Mass
Mass & Services
Mass is celebrated daily at 7:45 AM Monday through Friday, and on Saturday at 5:30 PM. Sunday Masses are at 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:30 PM (Spanish). Additional services include Adoration, Confession, and the Food Pantry.
- Daily Mass (7:45 AM, Mon-Fri)
- Saturday Mass (5:30 PM)
- Sunday Masses (7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM Spanish)
- Adoration (Saturday 8:15 AM–10:00 AM)
- Confession (Saturday 4:00–5:00 PM)
- Food Pantry (Sundays 10:00 AM)