The Gift of the Priestly Vocation
Saturday, November 7, 2026
4 pm – Reception | 5:30 pm – Dinner & Program
Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Join us to support the formation of future priests at the Mount Angel Seminary Benefit Dinner.
Video highlights from the Mount Angel Seminary Benefit Dinner 2025.
2026 Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
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St. Benedict Sponsor | $100,000
- Your generous St. Benedict sponsorship provides you with premium seating at three (3) tables of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at each table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- One (1) complimentary hotel room at the Hilton Portland Downtown for a comfortable and convenient stay.
- Complimentary valet parking for you and your guests.
Extended Courtesies
- A private meal with Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, Fr. Jeff Eirvin, STL, President-Rector, and seminarians in the Abbot’s Dining Room at the Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center for four (4) people arranged at a mutually agreed upon time.
- Six (6) complimentary tickets to the Saint Benedict Festival 2027.
- One (1) case of wine and one (1) six-pack of Benedictine Brewery beer.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name and logo displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
- Feature spotlight on Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary social media platforms.
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St. Scholastica Sponsor | $50,000
- Your generous St. Scholastica sponsorship provides you with premium seating at two (2) tables of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at each table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- One (1) complimentary hotel room at the Hilton Portland Downtown for a comfortable and convenient stay.
- Complimentary valet parking for you and your guests.
Extended Courtesies
- A private meal with Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, OSB, Fr. Jeff Eirvin, STL, President-Rector, and seminarians in the Abbot’s Dining Room at the Saint Benedict Guesthouse and Retreat Center for four (4) people arranged at a mutually agreed upon time.
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Saint Benedict Festival 2027.
- One (1) case of wine and one (1) six-pack of Benedictine Brewery beer.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name and logo displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
- Feature spotlight on Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary social media platforms.
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St. Joseph Sponsor | $25,000
- Your generous St. Joseph sponsorship provides you with premium seating at two (2) tables of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at each table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- One (1) complimentary hotel room at the Hilton Portland Downtown for a comfortable and convenient stay.
- Complimentary guest parking for you and your guests.
Extended Courtesies
- Four (4) complimentary tickets to the Saint Benedict Festival 2027.
- One (1) case of wine and one (1) six-pack of Benedictine Brewery beer.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name and logo displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
- Feature spotlight on Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary social media platforms.
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St. John Vianney Sponsor | $15,000
- Your generous St. John Vianney sponsorship provides you with premium seating at one (1) table of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at your table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- One (1) complimentary hotel room at the Hilton Portland Downtown for a comfortable and convenient stay.
- Complimentary guest parking for you and your guests.
Extended Courtesies
- One (1) case of wine and one (1) six-pack of Benedictine Brewery beer.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name and logo displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Sponsor | $10,000
- Your generous St. Thomas Aquinas sponsorship provides you with one (1) table of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at your table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- One (1) complimentary hotel room at the Hilton Portland Downtown for a comfortable and convenient stay.
- Complimentary guest parking for you and your guests.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name and logo displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
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St. Anselm Sponsor | $5,000
- Your generous St. Anselm sponsorship provides you with one (1) table of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at your table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- Complimentary guest parking for you and your guests.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
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St. Thérèse Sponsor | $3,000
- Your generous St. Thérèse sponsorship provides you with one (1) table of ten (10).
- A monk and a seminarian will join you and your guests at your table during the event providing you with a unique and meaningful experience.
- Complimentary guest parking for you and your guests.
Recognition
- Individual and/or company name displayed on event signage, website, digital media, and program.
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Individual Dinner Ticket | $300
- Provides you with one (1) seat at a table.
- Complimentary guest parking.
Yes, I’m ready to make a sponsorship commitment or purchase my tickets!
Table Sponsors – Submit Your Table Guest List
Please have all table guests’ contact information and meal preferences gathered prior to submitting your guest list.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope the following information will help you as you prepare for this wonderful event!
November 7, 2026
Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Attire
Attire for the dinner is semi-formal.
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Parking
Complimentary parking is available in the parking garage at the Duniway Hotel at 525 SW Taylor Street for the event or overnight stay. You will receive parking validation upon event check-in.
Complimentary valet parking is provided for St. Benedict and St. Scholastica sponsors and guests for the event or overnight stay. Valet is located in front of the Hilton on SW 6th Avenue.
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Registration & Check-in
Check-in for the dinner will begin at 4 pm. Name badges may be picked up at that time.
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Lodging
Hilton Portland Downtown
921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
503.226.1611
Check-in: 4 pm | Check-out: 12 pmReserve a room at a discounted rate of $125
St. Benedict and St. Scholastica sponsors receive a complimentary room at the Hilton Portland Downtown.
We’d love to hear from you!
Email sbd@mtangel.edu or call 503.845.3030.
If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities for 2026, please contact Andrew Hall in the Development Office at andrew.hall@mtangel.edu.
Tax Deductibility: Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 93-0386869). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The estimated fair market value (FMV) per guest is $100. The tax-deductible portion of your gift is the total contribution minus the FMV of goods and services received.
Please note that donor advised funds are not fully tax deductible for sponsorships and ticket purchases. If you use a donor advised fund for a sponsorship, you will need to pay separately the FMV for the number of tickets and any associated courtesies.