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Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
Portland and Western Oregon
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In his verbal comments in response to the SCOTUS leak, President Biden makes reference to a person’s choice to “abort a child”. He said it. It’s a child. So, Mr. President, please remind us again how your support for abortion is consistent with your Catholic Faith?
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Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever! On the Solemnity of his Most Sacred Heart, the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
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My grand-niece, Mia Marie Vara, preparing for her baptism later this morning in Michigan. Keep this little one and her family in your prayers.
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Okay, this is just too much. Now while waiting for my connecting flight, the First Officer on my next flight came over, introduced himself and we had a nice chat about St Thomas More. He also recognized I was a bishop. He asked for a blessing before the flight. Wow - a great day!
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A great quote from St. Thomas More, whose feast day is today: “Nothing can come but what God wills. And I am very sure that whatever that be, however bad it may seem, it shall indeed be the best.” Consoling words for our times.
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I know that many of you will want me to comment on the Holy Father’s new legislation regarding the traditional Latin Mass. I never respond precipitously to things like this. I need time to pray, reflect and study this new law so that I can respond in mercy, charity and truth.
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Asking for prayers for my Mom, Joyce. We nearly lost her Tuesday from cardiac arrest. She is not doing well. Please pray for her peace of mind and soul. May our Lady enfold her in her motherly care. Jesus, I trust in you!
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“Do not let your mind be troubled over anything that shall happen to me in this world. Nothing can come but what God wills. And I am very sure that whatever that be, however bad it may seem, it shall indeed be the best” - St. Thomas More to his daughter, Margaret
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I’m sad to have to address this, but the Disciples of Lucifer of Salem, OR are planning a “Luciferian March for a One World Government” tomorrow (Sunday) at the Oregon State Capitol at 2:00 p.m. I am asking all Catholics of Oregon to pray a rosary at that hour.
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The pilot on my flight today saw me in the gate area and came over to say hello and chat a bit. He recognized me as a bishop (ring and pectoral cross). He is a practicing Catholic. Never had that happen before. It was kind of refreshing. God bless him!
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Prayers for my mom, Joyce, please. She seems to be entering her final journey from this life to the next. May our Lady comfort her and lead her safely home.
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My dear mother, Joyce, passed away at 6:16 am PST. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light...
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On the traditional Roman calendar (in the Extraordinary Form) Pentecost has its own octave, like the Octave of Easter. One way to recapture this tradition in the Ordinary Form is for priests to offer a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit each day permitted this week.
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I am TRULY looking forward to gathering with those who will participate in the Pontifical Solemn High Mass I will celebrate according to the 1962 Missal at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C. Sat at 1:00 pm. EWTN to broadcast it live.
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Please don't "jump" from Palm Sunday to Easter. Live the days in between: Mass of the Lord's Supper and the celebration of Good Friday.
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I am in Helena, MT today to ordain the new Bishop of Helena, the Most Rev. Austin Vetter. This is a peak sacramental experience for a Bishop - to place another priest into the line of Apostolic Succession. Please pray for Bishop-elect Vetter - that he be a holy shepherd.
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As we pray for our new President, I offer my full and strong support for the statement issued today by Archbishop Gomez, President of the USCCB. Please read his full statement in the body of the Catholic Sentinel article attached.
@ArchbishpSample
prays for
#JoeBiden
on inauguration day: “May the Holy Spirit inspire in his heart a desire and a resolve to serve in the spirit of the Gospel, with a special concern for the most vulnerable among us."
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30 years ago today. One of the happiest days of my life. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for calling me to participate in the ministerial Priesthood of your Son, Jesus Christ! And thank you for giving me the grace to say “yes.” May I continue to do so.
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I just arrived in Rome for the Ad Limina visit of Region XII (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana). I celebrate a Pontifical Mass in the EF at Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini for Candlemass at 11:00 am Sunday. I’ll be posting while I’m here. Prayers please!
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Christmas is not over! Our faith in Christ and all that he brings is just beginning. Continue to celebrate the Good News that God has sent into the world in our Lord Jesus!
#jesuschangeseverything
#Catholic
#Christmas
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Please pray for the bishops of the United States as we begin our annual meeting with a full day of prayer and reflection in preparation for our efforts to address the current crisis. May the Holy Spirit give us wisdom and courage. Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
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The Holy Eucharist is the sign and source of our unity in the Church, i.e. profession of the same one Faith, participation in the same divine worship, especially the sacraments, and the same governance through Apostolic succession (Lumen Gentium, Vatican II)
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“Do not, then, regard the eucharistic elements as ordinary bread and wine: they are in fact the body and blood of the Lord, as he himself has declared. Whatever your senses may tell you, be strong in faith” - St. Cyril of Jerusalem to neophytes
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The Holy Spirit is moving, brothers and sisters! I see this everyday, especially with our young people. They’re asking the right questions and it brings me such joy. Don’t ever pass up an opportunity to talk to people about Jesus!
#jesuschangeseverything
#catholic
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Dear friends in Christ,
I invite you to read my letter in which I address the latest scandal of clergy abuse that has rocked me to my very soul.
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A blessed Pentecost to all! May the Holy Spirit fill the minds of all the faithful and renew the face of the earth. And may the Spirit of Truth lead and guide the Church into all truth. May the Holy Spirit keep us all faithful to the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic faith!
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A most blessed celebration of Corpus Christi Sunday to all of you! O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine!
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There is an organization that you may see referenced on your ballot or in the news during this political season calling itself "Catholics 4 Choice". Please be aware that this is NOT a Catholic organization,...
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Concerning my last post - many people commenting on why not show the most reverent way of receiving on the tongue while kneeling. The fact is the Church gives the people several options. We have to deal with the reality in front of us and do the best we can. Step by step, people
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A Most blessed Christmas to all of you! Christ is Born! Come let us adore Him!
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Where have civility and respect for one another gone?Can we please stop demonizing those with whom we (even vehemently) disagree?
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St. Joseph humbly and quietly worked to support the Holy Family. In doing so he honors those who work hard and sacrifice for the good of their families, and elevates the dignity of human labor. St. Joseph, pray for us and the Church! Help to keep us faithful in difficult times
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Boarding the plane with 40 pilgrims headed to Fatima to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's apparitions. My first time there.
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So proud of all these good people who defend life in its most vulnerable form, and show love for the women who struggle with fear and doubt in the face of an unplanned pregnancy.
This past Friday, Archbishop Sample led a prayer vigil to open 40 Days for Life in the Portland area. Please do all you can to support these pro-life efforts.
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One of the newest members of the Body of Christ - Mia Marie Vara, my grand-niece.
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Praised be Jesus Christ! The Church is growing here in western Oregon.
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“I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." (Genesis 3:15)
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On the Feast of St. Monica, let's pray for all children who have fallen away from the Church.Through her prayers and tears may they return!
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I hope many will join me for the Holy Mass today on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi at St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 2:00 pm, followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Portland. What a witness to our Faith!
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“There is nothing colder than a Christian who does not seek to save others.” (from a homily on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom)
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Brothers and sisters, the Rite of Election was this weekend, in which almost a thousand people took another step toward joining the Church. I am so overjoyed to see the zeal of the catechumens and candidates answering God's call!
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For those of you who missed it and are interested, Here is a full length video of the Pontifical High Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal that I had the privilege of celebrating Saturday at the Basilica of the National Shrine of...
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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us and on the whole world!
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Sunrise over Mt. Hood as I fly to Chicago for the retreat of US Bishops called for by the Pope. Pray for us that our response to the call to holiness will be renewed and that we will be faithful shepherds according to the mind and heart of Christ and his apostolic Church.
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A change in liturgical practice in the Archdiocese of Portland
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In these challenging times, let us all return to the daily recitation of the Holy Rosary. It is a powerful spiritual weapon in the midst of the spiritual warfare in which Christians are engaged.May Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary enfold us her her mantle of love and protection.
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My prayers are offered for all the victims of the terrible train derailment south of Seattle. These things are always a tragedy, but this one hits very close to home.
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Here is a short video prepared by our Office of Divine Worship demonstrating how to receive Holy Communion reverently under the Church’s current norms and approved options. Let us bring respect back to the Holy Eucharist.
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“In her voyage across the ocean of this world, the Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship but to keep her on course.” Wise words for us today from St. Boniface, a great bishop and martyr.
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TOTUS TUUS: “I am totally yours, and all that I have is yours; O glorious Virgin, blessed above all, place yourself as a seal upon my heart, for your love is stronger than death!” - St. Louis Marie de Montfort.
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Today I am moved to pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop Mark F. Schmitt, who 28 years ago today ordained me a priest. I had the privilege of laying him to rest as his successor in the office of Bishop of Marquette. Rest In peace good and faithful servant!
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He who did not spare his own Son, but handed him over for all of us: how could he fail to give us along with his Son all good things? (St. Alphonsus Ligouri)
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O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Blessed Solemnity of Holy Mary, Mother of God!
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Please join me in prayer for the three men I will have the joy of ordaining to the permanent diaconate today at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Portland - Rolly Perez, Greg Pashley and James Thurman. Deacons are icons of Jesus, the one who came among us to serve.
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To work for the salvation and sanctification of as many souls as possible, therefore, is the preeminent purpose of the apostolic life +Kolbe
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Happy feast day of Pope St. John Paul II! “St. John Paul, pray for the Church, that she may be protected from the errors of our time, and grow in faith, hope and love. Amen.” Long live the magisterium of Pope St. John Paul II!
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Christ is risen, alleluia! He is truly risen, alleluia! A blessed Easter to all!
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“Let us, then, be children no longer, tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of doctrine that originates in human trickery and skill in proposing error. Rather, let us profess the truth in love and grow to the full maturity of Christ the head.” (Ephesians 4)
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A gift suggestion for our Holy Mother Mary on her birthday: pray the Rosary! I think she placed this on her gift registry at Fatima.
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St. Ignatius of Antioch gives advice to Polycarp that has also been on my heart ever since becoming a bishop myself: “Let unity, the greatest of all goods, be your preoccupation.” United we can change the world. Divided and Satan wins.
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A scriptural reading tip for Holy Week. In additional to reading the Passion/Resurrection narratives in all four Gospels, I strongly urge everyone to read the Letter to the Hebrews. It gives a powerful explanation for what we celebrate this week. God bless you!
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Please join me this Sunday (August 26) at St. Mary Cathedral in Portland at 11:00 am for a Mass for the Healing of Victims of Sexual Abuse. In the midst of the current crisis we must keep the victims and survivors in the forefront of our concern and prayers.
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“I’m bored at Mass.” “I don’t get anything out of it.” Is this you, or someone you know? Then join me this Friday evening for the beginning of a catechetical series on the Holy Mass during my “Chapel Chats.” Friday evening at 6:00 pm (PDT) on my Facebook page. See you then!
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Another earthquake hits Italy. 6.6 I am heartbroken that the Basilica of St. Benedict in Norcia was completely destroyed. I pray for all
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My comments on the pastoral action taken by Archbishop Cordileone concerning Speaker Nancy Pelosi:
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I am off to Rome for the 2016 Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage. I am really looking forward to this prayerful...
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The ashes we receive symbolize our sincere intent to do penance for our sins, remind us that we must die to ourselves to live more fully for God and others, and remind us that we are dust and do not live for this world but for life eternal. A blessed Lent to all.
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The Archdiocese of Portland has three seminarians studying in Rome (Dustin, Brent and Justin) plus one priest who is finishing his STL (Fr. Peter). They are all doing well. It is great to see them “face to face.” Pray for them - this is semester finals!
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My grandniece Madison Grace is baptized! With her parents Christine (my niece) and her husband Matt. A day of joy!
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Good morning, my brothers and sisters! Good things are happening! The Holy Spirit is moving! Focus on the good, give thanks for God’s blessings, and remember
#JESUSCHANGESEVERYTHING
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Venerating the blood of the holy Pope St. John Paul - prayed for my priests, flock and my family
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Let’s all pray a rosary today for the electorate of our country, asking the intercession of Our Lady, that we elect leaders who will uphold the life and dignity of every human being.
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On my way to Michigan to make my grand niece an adopted child of God and a member of the Body of Christ (baptism)
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The most resplendent manifestation of God's glory is the salvation of souls, whom Christ redeemed by shedding his blood-St. Maximilian Kolbe
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In front of the papal altar before the Mass. The closest I will get. Once Mass starts I am farther back!
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On the feast of St. Lawrence, deacon and martyr, a special prayer of blessing on all deacons in the Church. May you serve with sacrifice!
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On this Solemnity of St. Joseph, let us ask his intercession for the whole Church and our world. He is Patron of the Church, Terror of Demons, and Patron of the Dying. Blessed St. Joseph, intercede for us that we will be delivered from this crisis! Protect the Church! Amen.
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Please join me this evening (July 30) for my Chapel Chat on my Facebook Page at 6:00 pm (Pacific time). I’d like to talk about the Holy Father’s new law re: the Traditional Latin Mass. Here: … Please retweet!
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This morning the Ad Limina visit begins! I have the privilege of being the principal celebrant this morning for Holy Mass at the very tomb of St. Peter. Ss. Peter and Paul are the reason we are here. Then we have our audience with the Pope, Peter’s successor! What a day ahead!
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Merry Christmas! May Christ’s peace reign in your heart this day and every day! I will remember you at Mass again this morning as I did at Midnight Mass.
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Greetings friends! I was so inspired this past weekend while at the Young Catholic Professionals retreat. God is moving here in Oregon!
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The video mentions bowing in reverence before receiving, “if you are not kneeling”. We can’t simply wish away the options and directives the Church gives. Again, step by step.
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Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is truly Risen, Alleluia! This is the day the Lord has made, Alleluia! Let us rejoice and be glad in it, Alleluia!
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God is calling! You were created by God for a relationship with God.
#Catholic
#faith
#JesusChangesEverything
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Baptismal font where St. John Paul II was baptized. Celebrated Mass here.
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Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe to all, especially to our Hispanic and indigenous brothers and sisters! She is the Patroness of all the Americas and the Star of the new evangelization. May she intercede for us especially during these difficult days. God bless you all!
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The Door of Mercy at the Mass site. I walked through it, but that complete detachment from sin gets me every time!
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"Christ promised that he would come but did not say when he would come, and so all generations and ages await him eagerly" - St. Ephrem
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I am on my annual retreat this week. I humbly ask for your prayers. I will pray for all of you.
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On this Memorial of Pope St. John Paul II, let ask his intercession for our Holy Father and the whole Church.Let us head the call of the great Pope St. John Paul II not to be afraid and to open wide the doors of our hearts to Christ, who alone satisfies the longing of our souls.
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On this feast of St. John Vianney, patron of parish priests, please take a moment RIGHT NOW to say a prayer for your pastor & other priests
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Dear Friends, I will be making my annual retreat this week (February 22-27). Please keep me in your prayers. I will be praying for you. God bless you!
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Merry Christmas to all! May we never forget WHY he came!
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I ask all the faithful of the Archdiocese of Portland to honor the Holy Father’s request. While we must certainly do the practical things to fully investigate these...
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