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In celebration of the Jubilee Year, the Archbishop invites clergy and lay faithful across the Archdiocese to come together in a public celebration of our Eucharistic faith. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, four major Corpus Christi processions will take place at Jubilee Pilgrimage sites in Portland, Salem, Springfield/Eugene, and Central Point/Medford, to share the love of Christ with our communities.

Three parishes from the Marion Vicariate came together for one of the largest regional Confirmation Masses in the Archdiocese at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mount Angel.

Now through May 20, all register donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $42,000, potentially raising over $84,000 for local nonprofits, including El Programa Hispano Católico.

We announce with deep sorrow the unexpected passing of Rev. James “Fr. Jim” Coleman, one of our senior priests. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

“Peace be with all of you!” - With these words, Pope Leo XIV greeted the world for the first time. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome.

On May 4, more than 400 faithful gathered at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Portland for a Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Sample for the Swahili-speaking Catholic Community.

As students move into college, Newman Connection helps keep them connected to Christ and His Church. Discover how your parish or family can support a young person during this critical time—learn more and get involved.

Mater Dei Radio, a Catholic broadcasting apostolate serving the Pacific Northwest, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Willkom as its new Executive Director. With a rich background in Catholic media and a deep commitment to evangelization, Willkom brings a wealth of experience to lead the organization into its next chapter.

At this week's Requiem Mass for Pope Francis at the Cathedral in Portland, Archbishop Sample reflected on the late pontiff’s life, recalling his courageous witness to the Resurrection of Christ. He emphasized Pope Francis’ profound humility and mercy, noting, “He would not want us to canonize him—he would want us to pray for him.”

The Office of Vocations invites young men ages 15-18 to attend Quo Vadis Days this August at the Father Bernard Youth Center in Mount Angel, OR.

Archbishop Sample will speak at this year’s Oregon March for Life on May 17 at the State Capitol in Salem. For over 50 years, Oregon Right to Life has united advocates to honor lives lost to abortion and to encourage support for mothers choosing life. Moving the event from January to May highlights a renewed focus on advancing pro-life efforts within Oregon, especially through the state legislature.

Since 1935, the Archbishop’s Seminary Tea has been a cherished tradition supporting the education of seminarians in the Archdiocese of Portland. This year’s event will be held on May 7, 2025, from 3-6 PM at the Portland Golf Club.

Rest in peace: Fr. Trinh Le, Fr. Louis Urbanski, Fr. Tom Layton, Fr. Francis Chun. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

We invite the faithful to join in prayer as we mourn the passing of our Holy Father and entrust him to the loving mercy of God.

"It is with profound sorrow that I join with the universal Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. Today, we remember and honor the life of a shepherd who devoted himself entirely to the service of Christ and His Church, a man of deep faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel."

Monday’s Chrism Mass brought together more than 1,000 faithful—including 147 priests, 34 deacons, and 60 religious brothers and sisters. In his homily, Archbishop Sample spoke passionately about mission renewal in Western Oregon. He called on all of us—clergy and laity alike—to rededicate ourselves to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, proclaiming: “We are one Church in Western Oregon. Our mission is to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to make disciples for Jesus.”

Enter into the mystery of Holy Week through the Church’s most sacred liturgies. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On Monday, the Chrism Mass unites over 140 priests from across the Archdiocese as they renew their priestly promises. Walk with Christ through His Passion and Death, and prepare to rejoice in the glory of His Resurrection at Easter.

Archbishop Sample joins Cardinal Dolan and Fr. Dave Dwyer on SiriusXM to discuss Oregon’s Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.

After its last thrift store closed almost two decades ago in Portland, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Portland, in Oregon (SVdP) is back in business – booming business! – with an expansive 20,000 square foot retail space located at 17108 S.E. Powell Blvd.

On March 10, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation in support of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day. In light of this, Archbishop Sample issued a Pastoral Teaching on the Sanctity of Life.