Tours are led by a member of our knowledgeable staff. They are free of charge and open to everyone—parishioners and non-parishioners, believers and non-believers, neighbors, friends, visitors, and the simply curious. All are welcome.
Join fellow Catholics and Fr. Manuel Becerra, Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul in Salem, on an 11-day pilgrimage to visit Marian shrines in France and Spain.
By mandate of Pope Leo XIV, the Apostolic Penitentiary has granted a plenary indulgence for the Cathedral Centennial Jubilee at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Portland (Feb. 14, 2026–Feb. 13, 2027). The faithful who participate in the jubilee rites or make a pilgrimage under the usual conditions may receive this special grace, and Archbishop Alexander K. Sample is authorized to impart the Papal Blessing on a designated day.
Local Evening News Anchor Elizabeth Dinh joined us for a wonderful Testimony of her Faith in Christ. Liz was completely open about her personal struggles and her faith
On Saturday, February 14, the Archdiocese of Portland celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in NW Portland. In his homily, Archbishop Sample reflected on the importance of the Cathedral as the spiritual home of all Catholics in western Oregon. He reminded the faithful that while the Cathedral is a magnificent building, it is ultimately the people of God who are the Church, living stones who form the Mystical Body of Christ.
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.
Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon, shared his concerns about ICE activity in his archdiocese, highlighting the need for Catholics of all ethnicities to come together as part of the one body of Christ.
St. Mary Catholic Church in Mt. Angel invites you to a 3-day Lenten Mission featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug, a dynamic Catholic speaker, priest, and award-winning chef. Join us for inspiration, community, and spiritual renewal as Fr. Leo shares practical wisdom and preaches at Masses and talks throughout the weekend.