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From February 8–13, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample visited four seminarians from the Archdiocese of Portland who are currently studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. While the Archbishop traditionally takes the seminarians on pilgrimage during his annual visit, the group remained in Rome this year due to his shorter trip, planned around the Centennial of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Instead, they spent their time visiting various churches, meeting one-on-one, and enjoying traditional Italian cuisine.

The Holy Father received Archbishop Alexander Sample in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace on Monday, February 9.

From January 30 to 31, Archbishop Sample visited St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park where eight seminarians from the Archdiocese are in formation. During his time there, the Archbishop shared meals with the men, celebrated a private Mass with them, and met individually with each seminarian.