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A vocational institute in Nebraska has become a spiritual bastion forming the hearts and ministry of priests and seminarians across the country, including sever

The vocations director of the Archdiocese of Portland passes the mantle July 1. Priests, most of whom aspire to parish life, don’t vie to fill this job, b

KEIZER — While the rosary is inseparably associated with Mary, Archbishop Alexander Sample, in his homily at the 2021 Rosary Bowl NW, asked the crowd to c

KEIZER — While the rosary is inseparably associated with Mary, Archbishop Alexander Sample, in his homily at the 2021 Rosary Bowl NW, asked the crowd to c

‘What did God make you to do?’ Discerners assured of God’s love, invited to apostolic mission as priests Michael Patton, a 24-year-old discerner from Canby, plays guitar Jan. 9 during a break at the annual vocations discernment retreat in Beaverton. (Ed Langlois/Catholic Sentinel) 1/16/2021 9:32 AM select Archbishop Alexander Sample speaks to potential seminarians during a vocations retreat Jan. 9 in Beaverton. “The que...

• • • • • • • “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. You shall never use foul language when a ref makes a crummy call or fake the number of laps you run at track practice.” OK, maybe those aren’t Jesus’ exact words. But we know he commends self-control, hard work, good sportsmanship and other qualities...

Retreat offers a chance to explore priesthood Monday, December 21, 2020 11:48 AM Comments (0) • • • Those who want to hear how God is calling them should take time to listen. That’s the advice of three men who hope to enter seminary next year for the Archdiocese of Portland. Like Archbishop John Vlazny before him, Archbishop Alexander Sample blocks off a weekend at the start of each year to lead a ...