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“Doctor of the Church” is a designation of saints, whose experience and writings contributed significantly to Catholic theology or doctrine.

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"Holy hour for peace"

Three U.S. cardinals urge a return to a moral compass in foreign policy

Franciscan Jubilee Year marks the eighth century of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Legends of the West St. Clare School Auction Sat., April 18 Location:  AVENUE 631 N.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97232 5:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Dinner, program, live auction 9:15 p.m. After Party, deejay and dancing Attire: cocktail attire or themed outfits, such as: favorite country singer or band, rodeo star, cowboy or cowgirl hat and boots, or other creative ideas Information: www.stclarepdx.org 503-244-7600 Jubilee Picnic Changing Destinies Luncheon De La Salle North

SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL Vatican Foto-Ufficiale-Papa-Leone-XIV Pope Leo is reminding Catholics that the teachings of the Second Vatican Council "still constitute the guiding star of the Church's journey today . " The pope has begun a new catechesis series , dedicated to Vatican Council II and a fresh reading of its documents. "As we approach the documents of Vatican II and rediscover their prophetic and contemporary relevance, we welcome the rich tradition of the life of the Ch

Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica, concluding the Jubilee Year of Hope.

2026 Lend a helping hand brunch Blanchet House March 1, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Portland Art Museum 1219 S.W. Park Ave. Portland, OR 97205 Information: Steve Cook 503-241-4340 ext. 103 scook@blanchethouse.org To register $125 Single $250 Couple $1,500 Sponsor table of 8 $3,000 Dorothy Day Sponsor table of 8 $6,000 Al Riley Sponsor table of 8 Cash donations Registration now open Registration closes Feb. 15

"And we, too, follow stars — We are stargazers!

St. Peter's Basilica, Rome The Vatican broadcast of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Midnight Mass with Pope Leo, presiding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX7yi7pTg7k

The 100 Year Anniversary Mass of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (St. Mary) Feb. 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 1716 N.W. Davis St. Portland, OR 97209 https://archdpdx.org/news-events Celebration of Hope Annual fundraising gala CATHOLIC CHARITIES Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at 12 p.m. Hyatt Regency Convention Center 375 N.E. Holladay St. Portland, OR 97232 catholiccharitiesoregon.org

Annual Crab Feed St. Cecilia Parish and School Jan. 24, 2026 at 6 p.m. 5105 SW Franklin Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005 Menu: All you can eat crab (or roast chicken on request) Clam chowder, coleslaw, potatoes Green salad and garlic bread Soft drinks, beer and wine COST: $50 in advance $55 at the door Ages 15+ event Website to purchase per person or tables of 8 or 12 Information: John Meek 503-590-5805 Oregon Sacred Music Colloquium Jan. 30 — 31, 2026 Mount Angel Abbey 1 Abbey Driv

Pope Leo names Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as Archbishop of New York

Advent readings remind us that we are all surrounded by fear and fallen stones.

Announcements for job openings in parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Portland and Diocese of Baker can be viewed on the link, below. Listings

Obituaries

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops selected Archbishop Alexander Sample and Bishop Peter Smith, both of the Portland Archdiocese, to leadership roles.

The Rev. Gary Smith, SJ, writes of his ministry on the streets and in the jails of Portland.

"Eucharistia" is a Greek word meaning "eucharist" or "thanksgiving.

Advent season is time to hope, not just for good things, but for great ones.

Advent marks the first sanctification of adults seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church at Easter.

Gene Sharp's book "From Dictatorship to Democracy" is free online, emphasizing that dictatorships have weaknesses and implode.