Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Paul Parish,
God has sent me to carry out His mission in your midst, and I have responded with a wholehearted “yes” to His call. I am deeply grateful to the Archbishop for appointing me as the Administrator of St. Paul Catholic Church.
It is a great privilege and joy to be here with you—to walk with you in faith and to help you experience God’s love and presence among us. Our church is not only a sacred place of worship but also a historic treasure, both within our community and in the state of Oregon.
Allow me to briefly introduce myself: I am Fr. Christopher Siluvai Rayan. I have been a priest for 24 years, and I am now entering my 25th Jubilee year. I am honored to begin this special milestone by serving as the Administrator of our beloved parish.
I come from Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, where we speak Tamil—one of the world’s most ancient and rich languages. I believe that God, in His providence, has entrusted me with the care of this parish. I come with the hope and confidence that I will serve you well, and I trust in your warmth and faith as we walk together in the light of Christ.
Let us journey forward together, seeking to discern and fulfill God's plan for our parish by loving one another wholeheartedly and serving Him with joy.
May God bless you all abundantly.
In Christ,
Fr. Christopher Siluvai Rayan
Administrator, St. Paul Catholic Church
St. Paul, Oregon
God has sent me to carry out His mission in your midst, and I have responded with a wholehearted “yes” to His call. I am deeply grateful to the Archbishop for appointing me as the Administrator of St. Paul Catholic Church.
It is a great privilege and joy to be here with you—to walk with you in faith and to help you experience God’s love and presence among us. Our church is not only a sacred place of worship but also a historic treasure, both within our community and in the state of Oregon.
Allow me to briefly introduce myself: I am Fr. Christopher Siluvai Rayan. I have been a priest for 24 years, and I am now entering my 25th Jubilee year. I am honored to begin this special milestone by serving as the Administrator of our beloved parish.
I come from Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, where we speak Tamil—one of the world’s most ancient and rich languages. I believe that God, in His providence, has entrusted me with the care of this parish. I come with the hope and confidence that I will serve you well, and I trust in your warmth and faith as we walk together in the light of Christ.
Let us journey forward together, seeking to discern and fulfill God's plan for our parish by loving one another wholeheartedly and serving Him with joy.
May God bless you all abundantly.
In Christ,
Fr. Christopher Siluvai Rayan
Administrator, St. Paul Catholic Church
St. Paul, Oregon