Making a difference

Community

St. Peter's is a growing, dynamic and welcoming parish of Catholic Christians nestled in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. We were established in Eugene in 1955 as a mission parish and now currently boast than 200 families, including more than 20 original founding families. As one of five Catholic parishes in Eugene, we constantly aim to live, share and make relevant the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

Worship

St. Paul said, "though many, we are but one body in Christ." For the community of St. Peter, we strive every day to live out this belief. Through word, song and prayer, we share in the Good News of the Lord. And together as members in the Body of Christ, we gather as one community in worship, rejoicing in the banquet of thanksgiving that is found in the life-giving celebration of the Eucharist.

Service to others

Jesus Christ said in the Gospel of Matthew, "Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me." As disciples of Christ, stewardship and service to others lies at the very core of our Catholic Christian identity. Members of St. Peter's are active with a number of community aid organizations, including the St. Vincent DePaul Society's FirstPlace Family Shelter, the St. John Bosco House for abused women and children, the Lane County Food Bank and other charitable organizations throughtout Lane County. Guided by our participation in the Eucharist, we become for a world that is hungry, "bread for others."