Being curator of meteorites allows Jesuit to 'find God' in all things

HOUSTON — At the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Jesuit Brother Robert Macke finds his work as the curator of meteorites for the Vatican Observatory — formally founded in 1891 by Pope Leo XIII — allows him to, as the Jesuit saying goes, "find God in all things."
Catholics put focus on immigrant children with rally, civil disobedience

WASHINGTON — A few hundred Catholic activists, including dozens of women religious, gathered outside at the foot of the U.S. Capitol July 18 urging politicians to stop its "inhumane treatment" of immigrant children at the border and reminding people of faith to take a stronger stand against current U.S. border policies.
Congolese church leaders urge international help to contain Ebola

OXFORD, England — Catholic representatives in Congo have urged international action to contain Ebola, after an epidemic in the country's eastern provinces was declared an emergency by the World Health Organization.
Visiting priest asked to leave

When Catholic bishops, priests and religious travel to give retreats or minister outside their home dioceses, they must send ahead a letter of recommendation showing good standing and then wait for a welcome from the host diocese.
The USCCB and the sex abuse crisis

Perhaps some of you are getting tired of hearing about the sexual abuse crisis plaguing the Church, but my sense is that most of you want to be kept informed about how the leadership of the Church is addressing this current scandalous situation. As a follow-up to my last column, I want to explain to you the actions taken by the United States bishops at our June meeting.

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Visiting priest asked to leave

When Catholic bishops, priests and religious travel to give retreats or minister outside their home dioceses, they must send ahead a letter of recommendation showing good standing and then wait for a welcome from the host diocese.
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Nursery cared for vulnerable Portland children

By 1939, Britain was ordering U.S.-made vessels for the war against the Nazis. Portland’s shipbuilding surged, and the city needed more workers in a hurry. READ MORE>>

Parish and School

Toasting togetherness in their new ‘Fellowship Hall’

Scott Tracy, a member of the men’s group at Southeast Portland’s Sacred Heart Parish, manned the door at the inaugural spaghetti dinner at the parish’s new Fellowship Hall last month.

Pope Francis and Vatican

Being curator of meteorites allows Jesuit to 'find God' in all things

HOUSTON — At the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo near Rome, Jesuit Brother Robert Macke finds his work as the curator of meteorites for the Vatican Observatory — formally founded in 1891 by Pope Leo XIII — allows him to, as the Jesuit saying goes, "find God in all things."

Living Faith

Archbishop’s public schedule

Here’s Archbishop Alexander Sample’s schedule through July 30.

Nation and World

Catholics put focus on immigrant children with rally, civil disobedience

WASHINGTON — A few hundred Catholic activists, including dozens of women religious, gathered outside at the foot of the U.S. Capitol July 18 urging politicians to stop its "inhumane treatment" of immigrant children at the border and reminding people of faith to take a stronger stand against current U.S. border policies.

Arts and Entertainment

The Lion King

NEW YORK (CNS) — Advances in moviemaking technology allow a story that could only previously be told as a cartoon to be enacted, so to speak, by animals. And so we get "The Lion King" (Disney).

Viewpoints

Curiosity may help us

On the night of July 20, 1969, I was a 4-year-old standing in my back yard staring at the moon. I tried for an hour to spy the astronauts who had landed that day.

Jesus hits the streets

On an overcast Sunday afternoon, Jesus Christ and 800 of his followers descended from St. Mary Cathedral into the streets of downtown Portland. Participants called it powerful public witness to the Catholic belief of Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist.

‘In them, Christ comes’

Mount Angel Abbey renovates guesthouse, hoping to help guests encounter God while also bringing Christ’s presence to the monastery

Parish practices emergency evacuation

Pastor says his first responsibility is the safety and welfare of parishioners

Mercy march on Beaverton’s avenues

More than 300 Catholic faithful flowed alongside one of Beaverton’s main thoroughfares April 28 in a march celebrating divine mercy.

Mariachi Mass

In the shadow of Portland skyscrapers, more than 700 worshippers gathered May 5 to celebrate the Eucharist. The annual Mariachi Mass at Waterfront Park temporarily turns a site of reveling into a spiritual powerhouse.

Archbishop Sample's Column

The USCCB and the sex abuse crisis

Most Rev. Alexander Sample

Perhaps some of you are getting tired of hearing about the sexual abuse crisis plaguing the Church, but my sense is that most of you want to be kept informed about how the leadership of the Church is addressing this current scandalous situation. As a follow-up to my last column, I want to explain to you the actions taken by the United States bishops at our June meeting.