"The Retreat Center is a place to welcome youth... a place where youth can come to know each other and learn how they can live their human lives and their faith lives more fully."

-Fr. Bernard Sander (1918 - 2008), O.S.B., Chaplain,
"Being a part of the FBYC is really like being a part of our church’s future. Our mission, “To bring young people to Christ”, is lived out all the time. With the help of many friends and benefactors, we are able to keep Fr Bernard’s dream alive. It is truly a great joy to have this facility become a spiritual home to many of this region’s youth and young adults. After five years we are seeing the fruits of what God has planned for the FBCY in the future."

-Fred Vandecoevering, President of the Board, Woodburn, OR
"The Fr. Bernard Youth Center is a place that youth will find a deeper understanding of their faith and share their experiences with others in how Christ works in their lives. Just walking through the doors of the Center gives one the sense that there are good and holy things happening here. It truly is a special place."

-Greg Schmidt, Volunteer Vice President, Woodburn, OR
"It is truly a honor to be on the Fr. Bernard Youth Center Board. To be able to provide our youth with a safe place to explore and solidify their Catholic faith is an amazing feat and I feel very blessed to be able to be a part of it."

-Darcy Ruef, Volunteer Treasurer


-Mike Van, Volunteer Board Member
"There has long been a need for a place in Oregon where the young people of the church can gather and not only come to appreciate the action of Christ in their lives, but can feel safe being Catholic, and even be proud of their Catholic faith. I envision such a place in the Fr. Bernard Youth Center; a special place where young people can come to meet and love Christ, especially through His sacraments, and to love His Church as well."

-John Rico, FBYC Board Member, Oregon City, Oregon
Keith Beyer, FBYC Board Member