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  • The sisters are back
    BRIDAL VEIL — Flames licked within 15 feet of their convent driveway, but the building was untouched. For the second time in 26 years, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist averted a forest fire racing through the windy Columbia River Gorge.
  • A church for the generations
    CORNELIUS — Sun and joy filled the air Aug. 27 as members of St. Alexander Parish here dedicated a new church.

    Worshippers, many of them Spanish speakers, are members of one of the busiest yet lowest-income parishes in western Oregon. They came through and paid millions for a much-needed new house of worship.
  • Bishops: Amend repeal bill to protect poor, keep ban on abortion coverage

    WASHINGTON — The latest version of a Republican measure in the Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act must be amended to protect poor and vulnerable Americans, said the chairmen of four U.S. bishops' committees.
  • Pope says church was late fighting abuse, promises 'zero tolerance'

    VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has endorsed an approach of "zero tolerance" toward all members of the church guilty of sexually abusing minors or vulnerable adults.
  • Church leaders offer prayers, Mexicans pitch in after earthquake

    MEXICO CITY — Mexican church leaders offered prayers and urged generosity after an earthquake struck the national capital and its environs, claiming more than 240 lives -- including at least 20 children trapped in a collapsed school.
    
  • The sisters are back
  • A church for the generations
  • Bishops: Amend repeal bill to protect poor, keep ban on abortion coverage
  • Pope says church was late fighting abuse, promises 'zero tolerance'
  • Church leaders offer prayers, Mexicans pitch in after earthquake
    
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  • The sisters are back

    The sisters are back

    BRIDAL VEIL — Flames licked within 15 feet of their convent driveway, but the building was untouched. For the second time in 26 years, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist averted a forest fire racing through the windy Columbia River Gorge. READ MORE>>
  • Virtual concert organized by Oregon Catholic Press aids Harvey victims

    Virtual concert organized by Oregon Catholic Press aids Harvey victims

    Portland-based Oregon Catholic Press organized a Sept. 1 livestreamed benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Harvey. 
    With Catholic ensembles in Oregon, Louisiana and Florida, the hourlong event featured hymns and prayer. Ways to send donations to Catholic Charities flashed on the screen.      READ MORE>>

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WATCH: St. Stephen aims to attract through truth, goodness and beauty
A Southeast Portland parish stands as a witness to tradition in a trendy neighborhood
WATCH: Archdiocese announces grants that tackle poverty at roots
The Catholic Church's anti-poverty arm, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, funds programs that get at the roots of unfair social systems. See scenes from a grants banquet in Portland, Oregon.
WATCH: Portland Pickles reach out to churches and there is a Catholic flavor at the ballpark
At a humble Portland ballpark, there are Catholics all over. The Portland Pickles have a wonderfully whacky name, but deep ideas come into play.
WATCH: A century of faith and fun
St. Anthony Parish in Southeast Portland has adapted over the century to better serve the people, and joy has always been part of the plan
WATCH: Pentecost by smart phone
One in a string of efforts at unity, parish uses an app so all can pray in their language

Archbishop Sample's Column

  • Pastoral priorities III: Marriage and family life

    Pastoral priorities III: Marriage and family life

    Most Rev. Alexander Sample
    As we continue this series of columns exploring the pastoral priorities established at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Assembly and refined by the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, we turn next to the priority of marriage and family life. In the wake of two synods of the world’s bishops on this topic, this is clearly a major priority for the whole Church throughout the world.
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