About Fr. Peter Julia

Fr Peter Julia was born in Brooklyn, NY then lived in New Jersey and Texas. He graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Health and Fitness Studies. After college, Fr. Peter moved to Colorado then finally to his home in Portland, OR in 2008. Prior to seminary, Fr Peter worked as a rock-climbing instructor and coach, and also had various roles in bicycle sales and repair. Fr Peter attended Mt Angel Seminary in Oregon and the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He was ordained a transitional deacon in 2017 at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and as a priest for the Archdiocese of Portland in 2019. He is currently serving as the Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland, and also as the Catholic Chaplain for the Oregon Air National Guard. Fr Peter enjoys rock climbing, guitar, hockey, pool, training for fitness, and making rosaries.