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Submitted photo This is a view of the damage to the altar area in the sanctuary of St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard after a fire Monday evening that caused extensive damage in the basement of the building and some of the main floor. Firefighters estimate the damage, including fire, smoke and water damage, at more than $1 million. HUBBARD — The Rev. Michael Swierz, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, said it was hard seeing the grieving faces of parish members Monday evening as they watched...

Deacon Bill Bancroft posted a message on the church’s Facebook which he prefaced with the words, “For those who do not believe in miracles...”

Jan 18, 2021 HUBBARD — Crews from several fire departments were called out Monday evening to control a fire at St. Patrick Parish on North Main Street. Mayor Ben Kyle, who is a member of the parish, said he went to the scene where other people were watching from nearby sidewalks as fire crews went into the back of the building. Smoke was seen coming from the building. A 911 report indicates the Hubbard Eagle Joint Fire District responded at 5:45 p.m. to a call of a structure fire at the churc...

bcoupland@tribtoday.com Submitted photo Fire crews from the Hubbard Eagle Joint Fire District and other fire departments were called Monday evening to a fire at St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, believed to have started in the basement. Smoke was seen coming from the back of the main church building. HUBBARD — Crews from several fire departments were called Monday evening to control a fire at St. Patrick Parish on North Main Street. Mayor Ben Kyle, a member of the parish, said he went to the sce...

‘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...

BARNSTABLE — The Catholic priest charged with multiple counts of rape pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday during his arraignment in Barnstable Superior Court.  Mark Hession was arraigned on charges including two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery on a child less than 14 and one count of intimidation of a witness. He was released after posting $2,500 cash bail.  Judge Mark Gildea also ordered that Hession’s passport be taken away and that he stay away from the ...

Communal living for priests and vocation discerners approved Archbishop Alexander Sample elevates the Eucharist at St. Patrick Parish in Northwest Portland. Frs. Joshua Clifton, Timothy Furlow and Peter Julia concelebrate during a Nov. 10 Mass to initiate a new society that promotes communal living among priests and emphasizes evangelization. (Courtesy Ramon Camacho) 12/15/2020 11:56 AM select Documents signed Nov. 10 by Frs. Joshua Clifto...