Archbishop Alexander Sample
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Fire devastates historic Oregon Catholic church: Sanctuary is lost
St. Joseph’s is one of the oldest parish communities in Oregon. It serves about 3,500 faithful and is a part... Read more
UPDATE: Portland Archdiocese says schools department closure not due to gender ideology feud
The archdiocese says it is reevaluating how to evangelize and “integrate schools more fully into our mission” given a changing... Read more
Portland archbishop welcomes ‘Eucharistic Revival,’ emphasizes worthy reception of Communion
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon last week praised a new “Eucharistic Revival” initiative of the U.S.bishops that aims to... Read more
More prelates reject delays of US bishops' discussion of Eucharistic coherence
More Catholic bishops have spoken out in support of continuing as planned the process to address “Eucharistic coherence,” namely Christian... Read more
Local Catholic association supports physicians in their vocation
Founded in the 1950s, the Portland Catholic Physicians Guild ‘allows men and women of faith to share with courage and... Read more
Portland archbishop thanks pope for Vatican 'no' to same-sex blessings
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon on Tuesday thanked Pope Francis for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more
How should a Christian respond to suffering? Archbishop Sample reflects
Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland discussed the meaning of suffering - and how Catholics should respond to it - in... Read more
Portland archdiocese holds rosary, Eucharistic procession for peace
The Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon held a Eucharistic procession through the city on Saturday for the intention of peace... Read more
Protestors burn Bible during Portland protests
Protestors in Portland, Oregon burned a Bible in the street during a protest outside a federal courthouse in the early... Read more
Portland archdiocese will not cancel public Masses, after Oregon gov bans large gatherings
The Archdiocese of Portland will not cancel public Sunday Masses, after Oregon’s governor responded to the coronavirus pandemic by announcing... Read more
Portland archdiocese: Coronavirus or no, Communion can be received on the tongue
The right to receive Holy Communion on the tongue has been affirmed by the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, which... Read more
Love God? Let your music aim high, Archbishop Sample says
Sacred music has a special role in the Catholic liturgy, and Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland in Oregon has written... Read more
