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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