Reparation Sisters' anniversary noted

The Sisters of Reparation and nearly 100 of their local Donnes of Reparation joined members of St. Anthony Parish and many friends to celebrate 60 years of God’s blessings upon the community.
Amazon inhabitants hope synod will address lack of priests

QUITO, Ecuador — The upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon will focus on the devastating effects of climate change on the environment and on indigenous communities, but it also will look at ways to meet the spiritual needs of the region's people.
Polls show big support for conscience protections for health care workers

WASHINGTON — An overwhelming majority of Americans — 83% — said they support conscience protection rights for health care professionals because they should not be forced to perform procedures against their moral beliefs.
Oregon group attends social action conference

A team of Portland-area Catholics attended the Social Action Summer Institute in Salt Lake City in July.

On top of the agenda was low-cost housing, plus the immigration crisis and climate change.
Journalist Cokie Roberts, lifelong Catholic, dies at 75

WASHINGTON — Cokie Roberts, a broadcast journalist and political commentator who spoke publicly about her Catholic faith and her admiration for the Sacred Heart sisters who taught her, died Sept. 17 due to complications from breast cancer. She was 75.

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Oregon group attends social action conference

A team of Portland-area Catholics attended the Social Action Summer Institute in Salt Lake City in July.

On top of the agenda was low-cost housing, plus the immigration crisis and climate change.

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The quintessential Catholic family

ALBANY — There aren’t many dull moments in the Krebs family of Albany.

With eight children ranging in age from 2 to 18, something is always stirring for Joe and Nicole Krebs.

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Parish and School

Scholarship awarded

GERVAIS — The Catholic Daughters of the Americas in Gervais have awarded a $2,000 scholarship to John Eisenbacher.

Pope Francis and Vatican

Pope wanted apostles' relics united to encourage Christian unity

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said giving fragments of St. Peter's bones to the head of the church founded by Peter's brother, St. Andrew, was meant to be a reminder and encouragement of the journey toward Christian unity.

Living Faith

Retreat for troubled marriages Oct. 11-13

Retrouvaille, a Catholic retreat program, provides a welcoming and loving space for couples who have been living with the misery of a failing marriage. The French word means “homecoming.”

Nation and World

Amazon inhabitants hope synod will address lack of priests

QUITO, Ecuador — The upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon will focus on the devastating effects of climate change on the environment and on indigenous communities, but it also will look at ways to meet the spiritual needs of the region's people.

Arts and Entertainment

Author reflects on clerical celibacy as spiritual fatherhood

When reading Father Carter Griffin's book "Why Celibacy?" this summer, I repeatedly had to close it and think of my father.

Viewpoints

Why exploit us?

I was extremely shocked, offended, and amazed that the editor would choose to use not one, but two suggestive drawings.

‘Take the guilt off’

Filipino youths called to help the world encounter God

A Filipino celebration held at The Grotto in Northeast Portland July 28 began with a rosary led by children.

Singles for Christ conference fortifies faith

The national gathering encourages young adults to feel God’s love, find strength in community and share their gifts

Getting at poverty's roots

Catholic Campaign for Human Development funds western Oregon projects that go even beyond charity

Deacon subdues attacker to protect abbey

The gentle churchman is troubled by his reaction, but thinks it was part of his duty

Archbishop Sample's Column

What does it mean to be ‘Catholic’?

Most Rev. Alexander Sample

From time to time the question arises in some people’s minds as to what it really means to be a Catholic. It seems there are various interpretations in answer to this question. The topic of this column is sparked to some extent by the subject of my last column on the Pew Research study of Catholic faith in the holy Eucharist.