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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.

The Holy Father continues to receive mechanical ventilation at night and high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day via nasal cannulae. While his condition remains stable, it is part of a complex health situation. Let us unite in prayer, asking the Blessed Mother to comfort and strengthen him during this time.

Archbishop Sample urges the faithful to deepen their prayer life this Lent, encouraging at least 15 minutes of heart-to-heart, conversational prayer daily. He also asks for prayers for the 1,200 adult catechumens in western Oregon preparing for full communion at the Easter Vigil—an increase from 1,000 last year.