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Fr. Ray Carey: His enthusiasm is stronger than ever

His family had just moved from Ohio to Oregon when young Ray Carey befriended a boy who’d had a dodgy upbringing. People called this new pal a juvenile delinquent.
WATCH — Retiring priest: ‘It’s been a good ride’

He spent almost 20 years as pastor of one parish, not to mention staying resolutely on call at several nearby hospitals six days per week.
Book among tiny handful of print resources for Catholic sex abuse victims

Given the sexual crimes by Catholic clergy that have come to light from 2002 onward, as well as increased societal awareness of the problem of child abuse in general, the paucity of officially approved Catholic literature for abuse survivors is shameful.
Archbishop: Narcissism only destroys

Pride was the root sin and has been a chronic problem since humanity’s origins. But excessive self-regard and self-reliance have surged in modern culture, Archbishop Alexander Sample said July 5 during a homily livestreamed from St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Northwest Portland.
Jesuit Fr. JK Adams: ‘Love like Jesus loves’

A priest who served as a teacher, spiritual mentor and local superior at Jesuit High School in Portland over the course of 14 years is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination.
60 YEARS OF MINISTRY: Dominican Sr. Cathy Olds

Dominican Sister Catherine Ormond Olds, known to most as Sister Cathy, is celebrating her 60-year jubilee with the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
Overwhelmed by crises? Try a moment of silence

ST. BENEDICT — Americans ought to take a breath and stand silently for a moment in the face of current national crises, said the spiritual leader of Oregon’s Benedictine monks.
New books for summer reading focus on Jesus, forgiveness, saints

"The Creator's Love Story" by Madeleine Carroll, illustrated by Jen Olson. Isaiah Books. (Little Bookham, United Kingdom, 2020). 28 pp., $9.
"The Creator's Love Story" teaches children with simple verse and soft watercolor illustrations major events in the New Testament. Wholly focused on Jesus, this picture book is truly a love story for young disciples to help them know Jesus and his divinity on an introductory, but personal level. Ages 0-5.
60 YEARS OF MINISTRY: Benedictine Sr. Donna Marie Chartraw

MOUNT ANGEL — Benedictine Sister Donna Marie Chartraw was born in Lebanon, Oregon, in 1941 and raised in Albany where she attended grade school at St. Mary’s Academy, later called St. Mary’s School.
70 YEARS OF MINISTRY: Franciscan Sr. Frances Marie Calhoun

News has come that Franciscan Sister Frances Marie Calhoun (formerly Sister Joseph Therese) died June 29, on the 70th year of her religious profession. She was born in Klamath Falls where she was a member of Sacred Heart Parish.
60 YEARS OF MINISTRY: Sr. Joyce Barsotti, Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon

Sister Joyce Barsotti, daughter of Bruno and Catherine Barsotti, was born in Portland one of 10 brothers and sisters. She graduated from St. Mary of the Valley School in 1958. She and her five blood sisters all attended the school for all 12 years of their basic education.
50 YEARS A PRIEST — Fr. Joseph Heuberger: Steady, no-fuss ministry — plus chickens

In 2003, he moved to St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Salem, again serving as pastor and, after the city changed its ordinance on chickens, again caring for fowl. “Some people have dogs,” he told the Sentinel in 2011. “I have chickens.”
50 YEARS A PRIEST — Fr. Pat McNamee: ‘You are ordained for the people’

“I am not through. I wish I could live another 100 years and keep serving.”
Msgr. Don Buxman: Making a parish a family

“His real and lasting legacy was his strong leadership in building a caring parish family,” the parishioner wrote. “His vision of Church stretched far beyond mere structures and church buildings right into the hearts of God’s people.”
60 years a priest: Father Elwin Schwab

Father Elwin Schwab, 85, was ordained May 21, 1960, at St. Mary Cathedral, by Archbishop Edward Howard. He became an enthusiastic proponent of ecumenism, social justice, Biblical and catechetical literacy, and, in general, religious education for adults as well as children.
Author: Rhode Island founder's religious liberty views speak to Catholics

WASHINGTON (CNS) — It may require more effort than in the past to observe the U.S. bishops' annual Religious Freedom Week, ending June 29, with fewer days than the original two-week Fortnight for Freedom window and, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the closure of churches, or strict limits on Mass attendance, put in place either by dioceses or governments.
Pastors show resilience, courage, during COVID disruption

“We had to change many things, with no lead time to prepare,” recalls Father Mike Walker, pastor of St. James Church, McMinnville, regarding the great pandemic shock of spring 2020.
Knights still inspired by the founder

Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael McGivney, clearing the way for beatification of the 19th-century Connecticut pastor.
WATCH: Knights hold drive-through collections

They’d hoped for more, but the Oregon Knights of Columbus took in $200 during a June 6 drive-through donation campaign for parishes in the western part of the state.
In homilies, clergy highlight divine and human connections

News of racial strife and violence merged with Trinity Sunday June 7. Catholic clergy across western Oregon used homilies and reflections to explore relationships with God and with one another.