Portland archbishop addresses 'confusion' caused by 'inaccurate media reports' on schools, gender document
(OSV News) -- The head of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon has refuted media reports that the archdiocese's recent closure of its Catholic schools office is related to a gender identity theory document published by the archdiocese in January. In a memo to school leaders and clergy sent late June 28 and obtained by OSV News, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample said he wanted to 'address some inaccurate media reports that have led to some confusion.' 'Recent changes at the Department of Catholic