| News | | Local | Nation and World | Pope Francis/Vatican | | WATCH: THIS MAN IS AN IMMIGRANT | It’s easy to forget that one of Oregon’s Catholic bishops is an immigrant.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | |
June 26, 2017 12:52
| Bishops, Catholic groups worry about consequences of partial travel ban | WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration said the country's Catholic bishops are "deeply concerned" about the consequences of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow a partial ban on foreign nationals as it reviews the constitutionality of a wider ban.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | |
June 26, 2017 12:37
| Hispanic youths seen as potential apostles | Each year after Easter, scores of Oregon Latino Catholic youths convene in a space of friendship, prayer and coexistence.
Monday, June 26, 2017 | |
June 26, 2017 12:44
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| Viewpoints | | Editorials | Letters | Submit a Letter | | Are we (really) listening? | I always hope to have a real-world example to go along with the subject I write about in this column. As I type this, I am alternating between the need to laugh and the temptation to cry (or, at least, furl my brow and shake my head).
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | |
June 26, 2017 12:57
| Calling God our Father | Our last 11 grandchildren in a row have been girls, so I've gotten careful about asserting claims of male prerogative. But this Father's Day got me thinking about how we talk to God. Pope Francis recently reminded us, in one of his general audiences, that "when the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray, he taught them to call God Our Father."
Monday, June 26, 2017 | |
June 25, 2017 12:39
| Looking up and raising up | After the rain, I checked my garden and found everything I planted had jumped up significantly. Not only did I jump with joy, but I took a second look at the word "up" to learn why it often connotes delight.
Sunday, June 25, 2017 | |
June 24, 2017 11:29
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| Arts | | Arts and Entertainment News | | This summer explore nature, poetry, saints with new children's books | "How to be a Hero: Train with the Saints," by Julia Harrell and illustrated by Chad Thompson, is one of several books recommended for summer reading.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | |
June 19, 2017 15:27
| The Lovers | NEW YORK (CNS) — To the extent that a thoughtful drama about marital infidelity can be considered lyrical, "The Lovers" (A24) achieves that. Writer-director Azazel Jacobs carefully structures his plot to minimize any gaping holes in logic. But he also downplays the extensive collateral damage adultery inflicts.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 | |
June 22, 2017 12:28
| Movies with Catholic themes to hit cinemas, video | | WASHINGTON (CNS) — New movies are in the works with distinctively Catholic themes.
A documentary featuring the pope, "Pope Francis — A Man of His Word," was bought by Focus Features for later theatrical release. And a dramatization of the Marian apparitions at Fatima, Portugal, starring American actor Harvey Keitel was announced May 18 by Arclight Pictures, at the Cannes Film Festival in France.
Sunday, June 25, 2017 | |
June 19, 2017 15:48
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| | | Faith/Spirituality | | Living Faith | Archbishop Sample's Column | Columns | | College students from around Oregon gather for GOFISH Getaway in Newport
| NEWPORT — The weekend after Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, more than 150 college students representing 18 different schools gathered here for the first GOFISH Getaway. The social retreat was designed to bring together young Catholics from across Oregon in celebration of Easter.
Thursday, June 22, 2017 | |
June 22, 2017 00:28
| Year of Prayer for Priests | “A Year of Prayer for our Priests” is a ministry of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. We share the joy of this devotion with all Oregon Catholics. A day each month is set aside to pray for the names of priests serving in the Archdiocese of Portland. Please remember them and all priests, deacons and religious in your daily prayers.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | |
June 20, 2017 18:57
| Archbishop Sample's schedule | Archbishop Alexander Sample’s schedule through July 15.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 | |
June 19, 2017 18:08
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| Parish/School Life | | Parish and School News | Here's What's Happening Calendar | Churches and Schools Directory | | Retiring Veneta pastor tied to Blessed Fr. Solanus Casey | VENETA — Nearly 40 years after his priestly ordination, Father Michael Morrissey will be retiring from archdiocesan work at the end of June. He served as pastor at St. Catherine of Siena Parish here for the past decade.
Father Morrissey, once a Capuchin himself, has a close connection to the newly Blessed Capuchin Father Solanus Casey. Father Morrissey attended two high school seminaries operated by American Capuchins in Detroit and New York. He still recalls hearing stories about Father Casey from his high school German teacher, who used to live with the famous Detroit priest.
Friday, June 23, 2017 | |
June 22, 2017 14:22
| Film of legacy of coal industry set for June 20 | "From the Ashes," distributed by National Geographic Documentary Films, will be presented at Holy Trinity Church, 13715 SW Walker Road, Beaverton, on Tuesday, June 20, 7-9 p.m. in the Fireside room.
Monday, June 19, 2017 | |
June 18, 2017 20:39
| St. Joseph confirmation | SALEM — Karina Davila is confirmed by Archbishop Alexander Sample at St. Joseph Parish here May 25. Davila graduated from St. Joseph School in 2016 and now attends Blanchet Catholic High School as a freshman.
Monday, June 19, 2017 | |
June 13, 2017 12:27
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