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WATCH: The problem of suffering

During his Oct. 23 Chapel Chat, Archbishop Alexander Sample took up the theological problem of suffering, which he said poses a chief obstacle to belief in God. In the context of pandemic, racial strife, political division and wild-fires, the archbishop posed the great question: How can an all-knowing, all-powerful God, who is goodness itself, allow suffering?
Plexiglass and prayers: Seminarians adapt to pandemic life at Mount Angel

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Pope Francis: 'The times we live in are times of Mary'

In his address, the pope focused on Mary’s role as a mother and a woman. He said that the church also possessed these two characteristics.

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The Catholic Sentinel: Defending the faith in recent decades

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WATCH: The problem of suffering

During his Oct. 23 Chapel Chat, Archbishop Alexander Sample took up the theological problem of suffering, which he said poses a chief obstacle to belief in God. In the context of pandemic, racial strife, political division and wild-fires, the archbishop posed the great question: How can an all-knowing, all-powerful God, who is goodness itself, allow suffering?

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Portland peace prayer

Archbishop Alexander Sample offered a rosary for peace and conducted an exorcism for a city that has witnessed peaceful racial justice protests peppered with riots for more than four months.

Archbishop on faithful citizenship

Archbishop Alexander Sample on Oct. 9 appealed to voters to explore issues deeply and apply the principles of natural law before casting ballots.

Santiam fires

Archbishop Sample visited the Santiam Canyon Oct. 3 to meet Catholics affected by the large blazes that swept through the wooded area last month.

A place for worship, service and work

New building at Aloha parish holds chapel, food bank and offices

Parish welcomes memorial to the unborn

In a sign that faith life refuses to succumb to the coronavirus, Archbishop Alexander Sample blessed a new monument to the unborn and a parish center at St. Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Albany.

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