The annual Quo Vadis Days retreat took place August 11-14, 2025, in Mount Angel, Oregon. The event was for high school men to consider God’s call for their vocation. Seminarians led the 55 retreatants through activities that included presentations, small groups, hiking, a seminary visit, Liturgy of the Hours, a Eucharistic procession, and a Q&A with Archbishop Sample.

African missionary priests form the "Apostles of Jesus", gathered last week to discuss their "reverse missionary" work. Thank you to all the "AJ's" in our Western Oregon parishes.

"It is with great joy that I welcome the news that Bishop-elect Thom Hennen has been appointed the new Bishop of the Diocese of Baker. I am very grateful to Pope Leo for appointing this experienced and well prepared shepherd for our neighboring diocese to the east here in the great State of Oregon. I look forward to working side by side with Bishop-elect Hennen for many years to come."

With gratitude for their priestly service to the people of the Archdiocese, the Most Rev Alexander K. Sample announces the following parish assignments and priest updates (effective July 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted)

In his Corpus Christi homily to a packed cathedral, Archbishop Sample said that walking with Christ in the streets is both a witness to his real presence and an invitation for others to discover the peace and hope He offers.

More than 3,000 faithful joined Portland’s grand Corpus Christi Procession, a powerful witness of unity and devotion. “God is on the move here in western Oregon,” said Archbishop Sample. “The Holy Spirit is igniting a fire, and you’re all part of that. I believe today marks a turning point for the renewal of Christ’s mission in western Oregon.”

The 6.8 mile procession from St. Mary to St. Alice will depart St. Mary at 2pm. The procession will travel through downtown Eugene, Alton Baker Park via the North Bank Trail, and downtown Springfield to St. Alice where it will conclude with Benediction.

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican said. After a full week in medical care, the Vatican announced Feb. 22 the Holy Father had suffered a respiratory crisis and required a blood transfusion.

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En una carta dirigida, 11 de febrero, a los obispos de Estados Unidos, el Papa Francisco criticó las políticas migratorias basadas en la fuerza. Hizo un llamado a la compasión, la solidaridad y la protección de la dignidad humana.

St. Mary's Cathedral was filled to capacity as Archbishop Sample concelebrated the Solemn Opening Mass for the 2025 Jubilee Year, joining dioceses around the world for this joyous occasion. Listen to the Archbishop's Jubilee message here.

Fr. Chi-Nhan Vo is the newest and youngest priest in the Archdiocese of Portland after completing nine years of seminary formation. At the Mass of Ordination on November 16th he was exhorted by Archbishop Sample to remember who he is as a priest, sacramentally configured to Christ The Eternal High Priest. Reiterating St. John Vianny’s testimony to the priesthood as a vessel of Jesus’ love and mercy in the work of redemption of the world, Archbishop Sample said, “Chi-Nhan, I hope that you, and all of your brother priests, will continue to be ministers of hope. The world needs hope. May you be that instrument of God’s love and mercy and hope.” The Archbishop also encouraged everyone to read Pope Francis’ encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He said to Fr. Vo, “May you image that heart to the people that you will serve.”

At St. Peter's Basilica, amid an emotional liturgy filled with both joy and tears, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland ordained 15 new deacons from the Pontifical North American College. During the Oct. 3 liturgy, Archbishop Sample urged the new deacons to lay down their lives for Christ in service.

Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We invite everyone to St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the solemn 11:00 AM Mass with the traditional procession to take place right after.

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