Speaker Application

Thank you for your interest in being part of the Archdiocesan Speakers Bureau. This bureau is intended as a resource for those parishes, schools and apostolates in western Oregon that are seeking faith-filled and dynamic speakers who can present on a variety of topics. Please note that all contractual matters and stipends are decided between the speaker and the institution/apostolate.

Step 1: Contact Rolando Moreno at the Archdiocese of Portland at rmoreno@archdpdx.org or 503-233-8315 for initial conversation. 

Step 2: Complete application form HERE. 

Step 3: Request a Letter of Good Standing from your pastor. He will submit the letter to Sr. Veronica Schueler at 2838 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214. For reference, please see a template here. 

Step 4: Submit two letters of recommendation to Rolando Moreno at 2838 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214. One of the letters should be a professional reference attesting to your qualifications to speak on the proposed topics (template letter HERE). The other should be from a religious, clergy or lay leader who can attest to your knowledge of Catholic faith and morals (template letter HERE.) Please note that if a speaker is planning any activities involving minors, he or she will need to also contact the Child and Youth Protection Office for additional requirements and/or training.

Step 5: Pastoral Center staff will contact you upon review of your application file.

Thank you and God bless!