Former publisher John Limb honored

The retired head of Portland-based Oregon Catholic Press has been inducted into the Association of Catholic Publishers Hall of Fame.
Bishop criticizes 'faith-filled' Catholics who spread fear of Muslims

DUBLIN — An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as "faith-filled" while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly those who are Muslims.
Polish cardinal, St. John Paul's aide, defends pontiff's record on abuse

WARSAW, Poland — A close aide to St. John Paul II has vigorously defended the late pope's handling of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and denied accusations that he ignored the problem during his 27-year pontificate.
New Tillamook chapel blessed

TILLAMOOK — The clank of the censer and the smell of incense, a baby’s cry and the parents’ shushing filled the new chapel while Auxiliary Bishop Peter Smith blessed the bright space. Parishioners packed the pews and side aisles and streamed out the door for the occasion.
‘Humbled my soul’: Fasting is a way to participate in Christ’s saving path

Catholics around western Oregon fasted on Ash Wednesday and will do so again on Good Friday. According to the U.S. bishops’ regulations, to fast is to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

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Former publisher John Limb honored

The retired head of Portland-based Oregon Catholic Press has been inducted into the Association of Catholic Publishers Hall of Fame. READ MORE>>
Donors keen on ministry of bouncing back

Speakers uttered the word “resilience” 28 times March 16 during the annual Celebration of Hope dinner benefitting the work of Catholic Charities of Oregon. The theme was clear: if the church forms relationships with people having a hard time in life, that helps them bounce back from difficulties in a way that lasts. READ MORE>>

Parish and School

Nose in a book

Second-grader Noah Saalfeld peruses pages during the annual Sacred Heart book fair in Gervais. The benefit event, coordinated by volunteer librarian Marion Zellner, is “a really outstanding event that the kids look forward to every year,” said Judy Adams, the school’s technology instructor.

Pope Francis and Vatican

Polish cardinal, St. John Paul's aide, defends pontiff's record on abuse

WARSAW, Poland — A close aide to St. John Paul II has vigorously defended the late pope's handling of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and denied accusations that he ignored the problem during his 27-year pontificate.

Living Faith

‘Humbled my soul’: Fasting is a way to participate in Christ’s saving path

Catholics around western Oregon fasted on Ash Wednesday and will do so again on Good Friday. According to the U.S. bishops’ regulations, to fast is to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.

Nation and World

Bishop criticizes 'faith-filled' Catholics who spread fear of Muslims

DUBLIN — An Irish bishop has criticized Catholics who identify as "faith-filled" while spreading fear and mistrust of immigrants, particularly those who are Muslims.

Arts and Entertainment

Music, faith intertwined for retired violinist now in ministry as deacon

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Violinist David Bartolowits played his last concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Dec. 23, 2016, winding up his 35-year musical career with a heartwarming Christmas concert.

Viewpoints

A caring priest

St. Agatha Parish, you are very fortunate to have such a caring priest.

Rite of election

About 750 Oregonians stood in churches last month to affirm their intention to become Catholic at Easter. At the liturgies, called rites of election, the names of Catholics-to-be are written in large books signed by a bishop, an act of welcome and hope from the entire Catholic Church.

High tea for a high purpose

Our Lady of Peace fundraiser also convenes the Catholic community

Archdiocese of Portland schools plan

Educators convened Jan. 17 to weigh in on a plan to sustain western Oregon Catholic schools and expand access.

'Deadly serious'

Concerned how clergy sex abuse is affecting faith, Archbishop Alexander Sample gathered with young Catholics Dec. 20 to answer questions about the scandal.

New Marian prayer site dedicated

Our Lady of Peace Retreat in Beaverton has a new outdoor prayer space that focuses on peace and healing at the feet of Mary.

Archbishop Sample's Column

Let’s talk about something else

Most Rev. Alexander Sample

I have been meaning to write about a very significant and exciting experience for the Church in the United States for some time. Unfortunately, recent events in the Church involving the abuse crisis took center stage. While those problems are still very important and in need of attention, let’s talk about something else for a moment, namely the V Encuentro.