Dedication

The Griffin Center is dedicated to the memory of Fr. Bert Griffin, priest, pastor and theologian. From 1957 until his death, Fr. Griffin held a number of assignments in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. He was a pastor and parochial vicar for various parishes. He was the Director of the former House of Studies at Portland State University and taught Canon Law at Mt. Angel Seminary. He was the Vice Official and the Chancellor of the Archdiocese. He was a member of the Presbyteral Council for a number of years. Fr. Griffin died on July 28, 2000 and is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Portland.