| Transitional deacons set for ordination |
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Two men studying for the priesthood will be ordained transitional deacons. Matthew Libra will be ordained at St. Edward Parish in Lebanon by Archbishop John Vlazny on Sept. 11. The Mass of Ordination will begin at 11 a.m. Jeff Eirvin will be ordained on Oct. 7 at St. Peter Basilica in the Vatican.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Recover your creativity |
The Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie holds a group to study "The Artist's Way," by Julia Cameron, a book of exercises to help people to discover and recover their creative powers.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Monthly Mass for healing from cancer, other ills |
A monthly Mass and blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine is set for noon on Saturday, Sept. 4, in the Chapel of Mary at the Grotto Northeast 85th and Sandy Boulevard.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| A 12th century mystic and freedom of the heart |
Shalom Prayer Center, a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel, is offering a retreat on St. Gertrude 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Dreams: Language of the soul |
Shalom Prayer Center in Mount Angel offers a retreat called Dreams: The Language of the Soul, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Parishes encouraged to promote Family Day |
Parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland are being encouraged to promote Family Day. Sept. 27 is the 10th anniversary of “Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with your Children.”
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Author to speak on campus next year |
Michael Pollan, author of four New York Times bestsellers is scheduled to speak at the University of Portland April 16, 2011.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Pro-life advocates occupy a corner near Planned Parenthood in Southeast Portland |
About 50 pro-life volunteers gathered at St. Stephen Church in Southeast Portland on a hot July day for Mass. The group then processed to a nearby Planned Parenthood site to pray all of the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Catholic Charities dedicates new center |
Supporters, staff, and friends of Catholic Charities gathered last week for the dedication of the organization’s new Clark Family Center. Archbishop John Vlazny blessed the center after an hour-long ceremony on the fourth floor of the new 60,000 square foot building on the corner of Southeast 27th Avenue and Powell Boulevard.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Forgotten priest helped shape church in Oregon |
On March 1, 1851, a remarkable child came into the world near Cincinnati. Though little remembered today, he became one of the greatest missionary priests in Oregon Catholic history.
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Homeless man killed in rollover accident was member of Downtown Chapel |
Albert Rowland, 53, died when the driver of a pickup truck lost control and swerved onto the shoulder of I-405 where he was sleeping.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| First Thursday art show at Macdonald Center and Residence |
The Macdonald Center and Residence will feature a dozen artists at a First Thursday art show and reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 2.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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| Cathedral's Tuesday program explores faith intelligently |
Theme of this year's St. Mary Cathedral adult faith education series, which runs from fall through spring, comes from the Gospel of Mark — "Go Out to All the World and Tell the Good News."
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Oktoberfest set for Mount Angel |
The 45th annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest runs from Thursday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept. 19. Every year more than 350,000 people come to the tiny rural community, 40 miles south of Portland. They are attracted its countryside, Bavarian charm and one of the largest folk festivals in the Northwest.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Ways to keep social teaching in view |
The Archdiocese of Portland Office of Justice and Peace/Respect for Life is offering ways for parishes to educate listeners on the themes of church social teaching. The office sent out an e-mail to parishes suggesting one-sentence social principle prefaces to prayers and bulletin announcements.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Jesuits announce new director of vocations |
Father Jack Bentz is the new director of vocations for the Oregon Province of Jesuits, comprised of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Father Bentz replaces Father Steve Lantry, who, after serving in the role for 12 years, is returning to full-time pastoral work in Tacoma.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Astoria Knights get national honor for project |
ASTORIA — The Knights of Columbus from St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish here won a national award this month for aid and outreach to youth. The recognition came during the national convention of the Knights of Columbus, an event attended by 2,000 Knights from nine countries.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Building centralizes Catholic Charities' services |
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Three years ago, the board of directors of Catholic Charities was at a crossroads. The 76-year-old organization needed a new home — to centralize its services and offer clients one location for their needs. Next week, Catholic Charities will dedicate its new building, the Clark Family Center.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Holy Name Society ends at one parish, endures at another |
Lack of members has prompted Holy Rosary Parish in Northeast Portland to disband the once-vibrant Holy Name Society — a spiritual and fraternal group dedicated to revering the name of Jesus.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Sisters thank health system chief with statue of foundress |
Russ Danielson, senior vice president and chief executive for the Oregon region of Providence Health and Services, last month was presented with a miniature bronze statue of Mother Joseph, foundress of the Sisters of Providence in the West.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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