‘Proclaim the Gospel’: Archbishop's Charge to New Deacons Using the occasion of the ordination of five new deacons, Archbishop Sample preached about the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, reminding all Catholics that evangelization is the responsibility of the whole

This past Sunday, on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Archbishop Alexander Sample gathered with more than 1,000 young people at Our Lady of La Vang to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Chapter of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement. In his homily, he

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Today marks the beginning of a Novena for Religious Freedom, culminating on the Feast of Christ the King. Christ’s kingdom belongs to the poor and humble who embrace the cross. In the midst of trying times, we ask God to illuminate our minds and strengthen our hearts as we

Special Pastoral Message on Immigration by the Bishops of the United States As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and

For the first time in history, a pope was recorded speaking English. Venerable Pope Pius XII greets and blesses American and British soldiers after the liberation of Rome in 1944: “Keep always and everywhere close to God.” On this Veterans Day, we honor all who have served. May

Archbishop Paul Coakley says he is 'humbled' by his election as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and asks for prayers that he may be "a faithful steward and a wise servant of unity and communion with our Holy Father, Pope Leo, and with my

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"Leo from Chicago" - The Documentary. The Vatican Dicastery for Communication presents a documentary exploring the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States, including in-depth interviews with his brothers Louis and John Prevost. https://t.co/E2WkMXIc57

Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church, pray for us!

Statement of Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample, Archbishop of Portland in Oregon, on recent ICE activity in the Archdiocese: https://t.co/eJRDCnicls

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Archbishop Alexander Sample ordained five men to the permanent diaconate. After years of prayer, formation, and discernment, they have responded to the Lord’s call to serve His Church by proclaiming the Gospel, assisting at the altar, and

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Those who are close to Jesus, who become his friends through prayer, the Sacraments, and daily life, begin to feel as he feels. They begin to carry the whole world in their heart: nothing is foreign to them, and no person is indifferent to them. https://t.co/kaEHy2nCWZ

In recent years, many young people have approached the faith through social media, successful programs and popular online Christian witnesses. The danger is that a faith discovered online is limited to individual experiences, which may be intellectually and emotionally

The Future of the American Priesthood The Catholic Project at The Catholic University of America has released a new 2025 study examining the well-being and pastoral priorities of priests in the United States. The findings are encouraging: priests report levels of personal and

One cannot love God without extending one’s love to the poor. Love for our neighbor is tangible proof of the authenticity of our love for God. The Lord himself teaches us: “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me” (Mt

Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, pray for us!

Mass Livestream: Diaconate Ordinations at St. Mary's Cathedral in Portland https://t.co/V2Qy1Ll0hc

One year ago today, Pope Francis released Dilexit Nos, He Loved Us. Dilexit Nos is Pope Francis’ fourth and final encyclical – a reflection on our closeness to the heart of Christ. This encyclical teaches us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to

Brothers and Sisters, join me and the U.S. Bishops in praying the Respect Life Novena (October 22–30) Scripture tells us that God fashioned human life in His image and likeness as the crown of all creation— but He didn’t stop there. His love for us was so great that He became