Rev Richard Berg CSC, PhD
Holy Cross
Fr. Richard Berg, CSC, a Portland native and alumnus of the University of Portland (Columbia Prep 1954, Ph.D. 1969 in psychology), has served in many academic roles at the University, including dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. His pastoral interests led him to accept appointment as pastor of the parish of St. Vincent de Paul (also known as the "downtown chapel"), an extraordinary Catholic ministry in the heart of Portland's skid road. His work there brought many UP students into service roles with needy populations in the area. His leadership also brought into existence the MacDonald Center, a residence supported with private and public funding serving both urban and academic communities through neighborhood outreach, volunteer and education programs, and assisted living for frail poor of all ages. Until recently he served as executive director of the Macdonald Center. Presently he serves in a pastoral role at Mary's Woods, a retirement center founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names. Fr. Berg resides at the Holy Cross Court.
