Overview: Explore Oregon’s legacy in Catholic social ministry, shaped by figures like Fr. Edwin O'Hara, Sr. Miriam Theresa (Caroline Gleason), and Msgr. Thomas Tobin, whose impact reached national levels. Catholic Charities of Oregon continues this mission, rooted in the founding of the Archdiocese of Oregon City.
Speaker: Ed Langlois, former Catholic Sentinel editor and current communications director for Catholic Charities of Oregon, offers insights into this rich heritage. A member of the Oregon Catholic Historical Society, he holds a master’s in pastoral ministry from the University of Portland.