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Surrender to divine providence

If we surrender ourselves fully to God, we can receive powerful peace and clarity, said Archbishop Alexander Sample during his Chapel Chat April 30.
Ill and on the streets

The number of people nationwide who spend their days and nights on park benches, inside tents and in doorways is growing, and most at some point need medical attention.
Bishops encourage prayers for victims of Mexico City train accident

Mexican bishops encouraged prayers and solidarity with the victims following a Mexico City Metro accident that took place the night of May 3. The crash claimed the lives of at least 23 people and left more than 60 injured.
Lebanese sanctuary where Mary, Jesus rested is 'very holy land'

SIDON, Lebanon (CNS) — In the village of Maghdouché, overlooking the ancient Mediterranean coastal city of Sidon, a statue of the Blessed Mother holding the infant Jesus graces the hilltop.
Annual recycling event at The Madeleine aims to care for creation by keeping electronics out of landfills

Most spring cleaners have at some point looked down at a hodgepodge of defunct electronics — old cellphones and laptops, severed cords, and broken chargers — and wondered what to do with it all.
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women has aimed for consolidated action from Catholic women

After decades of advocacy and protest, American women had only just secured the vote nationwide. A few years earlier, while the doughboys were fighting overseas, mothers, wives and daughters had stepped into influential roles — including in the Catholic Church.
Self-schedule a vaccination appointment at the Oregon Convention Center

Providence Health has announced that COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site at the Oregon Convention Center is now offering vaccination appointments through the All4Oregon website.
Portland Archdiocese provides guidance following “extreme risk” designation

Todd Cooper, chair of the Archdiocese of Portland’s COVID-19 response team, sent a notice to western Oregon pastors and parish staff explaining how the designation affects worship and their work.
A local Catholic doctor talks about her calling to heal

LAKE OSWEGO — “I was healed by love,” says Dr. Grace Jazrawi from her office at Holy Family Catholic Clinic. Jazrawi recalls the power of her college friends’ love in bringing her out of darkness. “After that, I realized I wanted to be able to do that for people. I wanted to be able to love people and help heal them.”
Major archbishop: ‘Ukraine is expecting the Holy Father to visit’

The people of Ukraine are expecting a papal visit, the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said in an interview.
Theology of the Body conference speakers to discuss spiritual journeys

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Last year's conference of the Theology of the Body Institute was an unexpected success, attracting more than 70,000 online registrants.
‘She loves Jesus more than anything’: St. John the Baptist parishioner turns 100

MILWAUKIE — These days she can’t hear the digital version, but Alice Shelley nonetheless has an effective alarm clock. “God gets me up in the morning for daily Mass,” she said. “He is my alarm.”
In times of trouble, church turns to prayer with Mary, theologian says

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The global Catholic Church coming together to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic represents the hope and faith of the people of God and how they find solace and strength together with Mary, said a theological expert in Mariology.
Local Catholic association supports physicians in their vocation

As a committed Catholic and newly minted medical doctor, Saad Jazrawi was clear about his mission: treat patients with Christlike compassion.
Student nurses stepped up during pandemic

When Oregon desperately needed her, Katherine Lund stepped forward, hypodermic needle in hand.
New Catholics

Here are the newest Catholics in the Archdiocese of Portland.
Catholic Community Services presents annual fundraiser online

MOUNT ANGEL — The 17th annual St. Joseph the Worker fundraiser — a virtual event this year — runs May 2-8. The money raised supports St. Joseph Family Shelter, Casa Adele Apartments and Mission Benedict Food Bank, all in Mount Angel.
Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
UP to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all staff, faculty and students

The University of Portland announced Tuesday that it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff when the fall semester begins.
COVID-19 vaccines and kids

When will they be available, are they necessary to end the pandemic, and should Catholic parents inoculate their kids? Some answers remain clearer than others.

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