Pope 'deeply saddened' by Orthodox church fire

Pope Francis offered prayers and condolences to the victims of a fire in an Orthodox Church that took the lives of 41 people -- including 18 children -- who died in a fire in Egypt's capital, Cairo.
In predawn raid, Nicaraguan police remove bishop; his whereabouts unknown

Nicaraguan police burst into Matagalpa diocesan headquarters and removed an outspoken bishop who had been under house arrest for more than two weeks.
Back-to-school in Uvalde means Catholic school scholarships for hurting families

The school shooting that rocked Uvalde, Texas continues to affect young children and their families. As these families try to recover, a Catholic charity with a longtime link to the area has funded 30 scholarships so that students may attend the local Catholic school.
Pope says not enough evidence to try cardinal for sexual assault

A preliminary Vatican investigation into allegations against Cardinal Marc Ouellet concluded there was not sufficient evidence to warrant opening up formal proceedings against the cardinal for sexual assault, a Vatican spokesman said.
Some older churches in need of seismic upgrades

Like thousands of other aging buildings in western Oregon, the region’s oldest Catholic churches likely would sustain serious damage in a strong earthquake, with at least partial collapse. But local parishes and the Archdiocese of Portland can’t afford all the seismic renovations that would protect buildings and worshippers.

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Some older churches in need of seismic upgrades

Like thousands of other aging buildings in western Oregon, the region’s oldest Catholic churches likely would sustain serious damage in a strong earthquake, with at least partial collapse. But local parishes and the Archdiocese of Portland can’t afford all the seismic renovations that would protect buildings and worshippers. READ MORE>>
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Time of confirmation now seventh grade

Parishes in western Oregon will begin preparing children for confirmation in seventh grade. The presbyteral council, an advisory body of priests, voted unanimously in favor of the change.

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A Chaldean Catholic bishop visited Portland Dec. 26 and presided at a liturgy marked by chant in ancient languages. The Chaldean rite, which emerged from the descendants of Babylon, is one of the oldest Catholic forms of worship.

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Filipinos accept challenge to evangelize

On 500th anniversary of Christianity in their homeland and 25th anniversary of their steps to organize in Oregon, the community is prepared to share a sparkling faith

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In a major address Oct. 24, Portland Archbishop Alexander Sample announced that western Oregon Catholics are beginning a process of listening to one another better. The end goal? Hearing the Holy Spirit and discerning the best way to bring the Gospel to the modern world.