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Steve Cook, executive director Like the founders of Blanchet House, Steve Cook is a graduate of the University of Portland. And, he is equally committed to Blanchet’s mission of alleviating suffering. Cook is the nonprofit's new executive director. “It’s an absolute honor to step into this role. I’m passionate about this work because of Blanchet’s longstanding commitment to hospitality, compassion and treating others with dignity,” Cook said. “I’m humbled to be able to stewar

"A good Catholic meddles in politics"

St. John the Baptist Catholic School will permanently close

Pope Leo receives the Liberty Medal

The Bliven Library opens at St. Michael the Archangel, Portland.

In his homily on Easter Sunday, the "Resurrection of the Lord" during the day, Pope Leo shared his reflections on Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation of Evangelii Gaudium . "We are all directed, once and for all, on the path to fulfillment, because in Christ we also have risen.' "With heartfelt words, Pope Francis reminded us of this in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium , affirming that the resurrection of Christ “is not an event of the past; it contains a

Nią Moore, Central Catholic Rose Festival princess Nia Moore Central Catholic High School A vibrant senior at Central Catholic High School, Nia Moore is dedicated to her coursework and her future education to become a physician. She plans to attend a four-year university to study health sciences. Moore has volunteered at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in the oncology department, visiting patients and restocking medical carts. At Central Catholic, Moore has been a member of the Ho

Dates and times of archdiocesan Holy Week liturgies at St. Mary’s Cathedral are available at the following links: Chrism Mass Blessing of the sacred oils to be used in coming year sacraments: Oil of Catechumens Oil of the Sick Chrism Oil Renewal of priestly vows Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Archbishop Alexander Sample, presider https://archdpdx.org/events/chrism-mass Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday Archbishop Alexander Sample, presi

Hundreds of women sheltered overnight in the first month of operation at Bethanie's Room Blanchet House staff are declaring an urgent need for warm, rain resistant clothes for men and women. “After days of relentless rain and cold, many people are coming to our door, soaked and desperate for dry socks and pants to change into, and a warm coat,” they said. Bethanie’s Room is the new overnight shelter for women. “So many people came to us looking for a quiet place to sit and w

Oregon Catholic Historical Society hosts a free presentation April 11

Cardinal Koovakad placed importance on the role of women in promoting peace, cooperation and social transformation.

On International Women's Day, Pope Leo recognizes equal dignity of women and men

Remembered for his ministry, politics and international social advocacy

Pope Leo appoints new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States

“Christian love breaks down every barrier, brings close those who were distant, unites strangers, and reconciles enemies. It spans chasms that are humanly impossible to bridge, and it penetrates to the most hidden crevices of society. By its very nature, Christian love is prophetic: it works miracles and knows no limits. It makes what was apparently impossible happen. Love is above all a way of looking at life and a way of living it. A Church that sets no limits to love, that

Ukrainians endure fourth winter of bombings and sub-freezing temperatures

One of the first overnight shelters for homeless women opens as Bethanie's Room.

"Abstain from harsh words and rash judgment."

"Pope Leo Village" campaign to build 17 affordable homes in southwest Portland

2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to St. Mary's Academy alumna

"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.

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