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Six new seminarians have entered formation for the Archdiocese of Portland, joined by two continuing in the propaedeutic stage. Having moved to new cities, they now begin a year of prayerful discernment. “These men give me great hope for the future of the Church!” said Fr. Peter Julia, Director of Vocations.

Join Catholic Charities in making a difference. Volunteer to prepare and drop off meals for women experiencing homelessness at Catholic Charities Housing Transitions Program. Your home-cooked dish provides not only nourishment, but also comfort, dignity and a reminder that our community cares.

Archbishop Alexander Sample offered an on-field blessing at Jesuit's Cronin Field at one of Oregon’s most storied high school football rivalries.

Father Ed Coleman, 72, went to be with Jesus on September 10, 2025, after complications from a recurrence of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Father Ed was ordained into the priesthood in 1986. He served in several Catholic parishes throughout Oregon, most recently in Oakridge at St. Michael’s, and in nearby Dexter at St. Henry’s. Father Ed had a gift with community outreach. He rode his bicycle many miles each day to visit, minister, and pray with his parishioners. He also helped to feed parishioners and others in the community from his own beautiful gardens and the parish food bank in Dexter. Father Ed was faithful in praying for others, nurturing the elderly and sick, and speaking the truth in love to those who sought his counsel.

Join Archbishop Sample for the White Mass at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral in Portland. At the dinner following the Mass, Kristin Collier, MD, FACP will present on “Finding Meaning in Medicine” at the Cathedral School.

Our Lady Start of the Sea will welcome renowned Catholic speaker and author Steve Ray. He will speak on Defending the Eucharist and Preparing for the Jubilee Year of Hope.