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We invite the faithful to join in prayer as we mourn the passing of our Holy Father and entrust him to the loving mercy of God.

"It is with profound sorrow that I join with the universal Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. Today, we remember and honor the life of a shepherd who devoted himself entirely to the service of Christ and His Church, a man of deep faith, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel."

Monday’s Chrism Mass brought together more than 1,000 faithful—including 147 priests, 34 deacons, and 60 religious brothers and sisters. In his homily, Archbishop Sample spoke passionately about mission renewal in Western Oregon. He called on all of us—clergy and laity alike—to rededicate ourselves to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus Christ, proclaiming: “We are one Church in Western Oregon. Our mission is to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to make disciples for Jesus.”

Enter into the mystery of Holy Week through the Church’s most sacred liturgies. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On Monday, the Chrism Mass unites over 140 priests from across the Archdiocese as they renew their priestly promises. Walk with Christ through His Passion and Death, and prepare to rejoice in the glory of His Resurrection at Easter.

Archbishop Sample joins Cardinal Dolan and Fr. Dave Dwyer on SiriusXM to discuss Oregon’s Abortion Provider Appreciation Day.