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With gratitude for their priestly service to the people of the Archdiocese, the Most Rev Alexander K. Sample announces the following parish assignments and priest updates (effective July 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted)

As a great spiritual father, Archbishop Vlazny led the local Church in the Archdiocese of Portland through some of its most challenging days. He was a man who always fully exhibited the joy of the Gospel and was widely renowned for his wonderful laugh, kindness and thoughtfulness... Read more

The 6.8 mile procession from St. Mary to St. Alice will depart St. Mary at 2pm. The procession will travel through downtown Eugene, Alton Baker Park via the North Bank Trail, and downtown Springfield to St. Alice where it will conclude with Benediction.

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.

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.