Corpus Christi Procession June 7, 2026 | Portland, OregonArchbishop Sample2026-05-19 | Join us as we walk with Our Lord Jesus Christ through the streets of Portland on the great Feast of Corpus Christi.
Pray the Sacred Heart Novena May 30-June 7: archdpdx.org/mission-renewalWhat is a priest?Archbishop Sample2026-09-23 | Consider supporting our future priests through prayer and financial gifts to the Seminarian Appeal. A strong brotherhood of committed priests strengthens our Church and ensures that the Good News of Christ is lived and proclaimed for generations.
Support Seminarian Education: osd.archdpdx.org/semBringing Christ Into the Practice of LawArchbishop Sample2026-09-22 | At the 2026 Red Mass Most Rev. Peter Smith, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Portland, a South African-born former civil lawyer and a canon lawyer, reminded members of the legal profession that law is not an end in itself, but a means of serving justice, mercy, and the good of the person before us.
“We can make a difference for the person who’s in front of us.”
Calling the practice of law a vocation and a noble profession, Bishop Smith encouraged lawyers, judges, and others in the legal community to bring Christ into their work through integrity, mercy, and the way they treat those entrusted to their care.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide all who serve in the legal profession, so that even in difficult circumstances, others may catch a glimpse of the face of Christ through them.Funeral Mass | Fr. Patrick McNameeArchbishop Sample2026-09-13 | The Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Pat will be celebrated by Archbishop Alexander Sample at All Saints in Portland, his home parish and the church where he was ordained a priest of Jesus Christ by Archbishop Robert Dwyer in 1970.
With great sadness, the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon mourns the passing of Fr. Patrick McNamee. Fr. Pat devoted more than five decades of his life to serving Christ and His Church in western Oregon. Those who knew him remember not only his years of priestly ministry, but his warmth, humor, peaceful spirit, and genuine love for the people entrusted to his care. Even in his final weeks, he remained at peace, sharing stories, thinking of others, and placing his trust in God. We give thanks for the gift of Fr. Pat’s priesthood and for the many lives enriched by his ministry. Please pray for his family, his brother priests, the parish communities he served, and all who mourn his passing.2026 Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time Mass with Archbishop Alexander SampleArchbishop Sample2026-09-07 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass with Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-08-10 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.comWhy did Pope Benedict free the Latin Mass?Archbishop Sample2026-08-01 | Archbishop Sample explains why Pope Benedict expanded access to the Traditional Latin Mass, saying certain post-Vatican II liturgical changes went beyond what the Council envisioned. He also shares Benedict’s conviction that the Traditional Latin Mass remains an important point of reference for future liturgical development.
Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=kOagN59BQz0&t=1147sArchbishop Sample on Vatican II, Church Reform, Latin Mass Restrictions, and SSPXArchbishop Sample2026-07-28 | 02:10 Christ entrusted His authority to St. Peter and the Apostles 06:17 Christ prayed for unity 08:12 Vatican II on full communion 12:32 False spirit of Vatican II 16:52 St. Paul submits to St. Peter 19:07: "I have a great sympathy for those attached to the old rite" 20:04: Bad liturgical experimentation after Vatican II 20:32 True implemenation of Vatican II's liturgical reform 21:07 Sacrosanctum Concilium was badly implemented 21:48 Pope Benedict to Archbishop Sample on Summorum Pontificum 22:45 SSPX issue is doctrinal not liturgical 28:40 Not everything after Vatican II is legitimate 32:47 SSPX desire to freeze the Church in history 33:24 The Church is always in reform 35:00 SSPX are not the final arbiters of Catholicism 36:00 "SSPX are in great danger. They're off the rails" 37:10: Archbishop Sample's appeal to the SSPX 37:25 SSPX are sincere in wanting to be Catholic 41:15 St. John Paul II's outreach to traditionalists 41:52 Latin Mass restrictions and Traditionis Custodes 42:48 SSPX exploited Traditionis Custodes 44:00 Liturgical abuse after Vatican II 45:07 Where is the one true Church? 46:35 Stay in the Church despite suffering 47:15 Lapsed Catholic trying to find a church based on his preferences
Drawing from Scripture and the documents of the Second Vatican Council, Archbishop Alexander Sample explores the identity of Christ's Church, the authority entrusted to St. Peter, and what it truly means to remain in full communion with the Catholic Church.
He addresses the authentic interpretation of Vatican II, the confusion and liturgical abuses that followed the council, the Traditional Latin Mass, and why the SSPX controversy is ultimately a question of ecclesial authority rather than liturgical preference.
The Archbishop also explains why no individual or movement can become the final arbiter of what is Catholic apart from the Church Christ founded, while expressing his own sympathy for Catholics attached to the older form of the Roman Rite and encouraging that legitimate concerns always be addressed within the communion of the Church.New Priests Ordained, a Seminarians Death, and Onlooker Tries to Disrupt a Catholic ProcessionArchbishop Sample2026-07-13 | Archbishop Alexander Sample and Fr. Peter Julia discuss the ordination of four new priests, remember seminarian Tom Kloucek, and reflect on this year's Corpus Christi procession through downtown Portland, where more than 5,000 Catholics took part.
00:30 Four New Priests Ordained 05:44 What Motivates a Priest Each Day? 14:37 The Passing of Seminarian Tom Kloucek 16:35 Archbishop: "Tom was a great young man" 19:55 Tom leaving his Engineering Career at Rolls-Royce 25:19 Onlooker Tries to Disrupt Corpus Christi Procession 26:48 Archbishop Moved to Tears at Corpus Christi 27:15 The Spiritual Battle and Meaning of the Procession 29:27 Archbishop Thanks 5,000 Catholics at Procession 31:00 Increase in local Adult Converts 38:11 Archbishop's Daily Prayer for Mission Renewal in Clergy, Parishes, and SchoolsWhat the Church Teaches About ImmigrationArchbishop Sample2026-07-01 | "Migrants are used in a political game between two extremes."
00:00 The Human Face of Immigration 03:08 The Church's Teaching on Immigration 08:40 A Right to Migrate and a Right to Borders 13:35 "We're the United States. Why Haven't We Fixed This?" 15:18 "Migrants Are Used in a Political Game" 19:10 Compassion, Deportation, and Family Separation 22:43 Should Politics Shape Our Faith? 26:08 How Pastors Should Lead Through Division 31:22 Anger, Fear, and the Culture of Division 37:30 Why the Church Must Stay in the Conversation 41:30 Can the Bishops Communicate More Clearly? 46:12 Forming a Catholic Conscience on Immigration
Addressing one of the most divisive issues of our time, Archbishop Sample explains what the Catholic Church actually teaches about immigration.
Joined by Ryan Lovett, Evangelization Strategist and Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Portland, the Archbishop reflects on his pastoral experience with immigrant families, workers, and local communities, exploring both the inherent dignity of every human person and the legitimate right of nations to regulate their borders.
Drawing on the Catechism, he also explains the responsibilities of both nations to welcome those in genuine need, within their capacity, and of immigrants to respect the laws and heritage of the countries that receive them. He challenges Christians to move beyond political polarization and allow the Gospel, not partisan ideology, to form their consciences2026 Mass of Priestly OrdinationsArchbishop Sample2026-06-21 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 Mass of Priestly OrdinationsArchbishop Sample2026-06-20 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.comThe Churchs Mission is to Proclaim the Good News of SalvationArchbishop Sample2026-06-18 | ...2026 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity MassArchbishop Sample2026-06-15 | Mass Livestream from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Msgr. Gerard O'Connor.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com“Christus Vincit” Sung Before Eucharistic Procession with 5,000 CatholicsArchbishop Sample2026-06-11 | St. Mary's Cathedral Choir (Portland, Oregon) Director: Angela Westhoff-Johnson
Al Papa León, Sumo Pontífice y Padre universal: paz, vida y salvación eterna.
Al reverendísimo arzobispo Alejandro y a todo el clero a él confiado: paz, vida y salvación eterna.
¡Que vengan tiempos de prosperidad! ¡Que venga la paz de Cristo! ¡Que venga el Reino de Cristo!Archbishop Sample: This Land Does Not Belong to Satan. It Belongs to Christ.Archbishop Sample2026-06-09 | Before leading more than 5,000 Catholics in a Corpus Christi procession, Archbishop Alexander Sample preached on Christ's kingship and the Church's mission to bring Him to the world.
Recalling a solemn rite that he conducted a few days earlier, he proclaimed: "This land does not belong to Satan. It belongs to Christ." As Catholics accompanied the Lord Jesus in the Holy Eucharist through the streets, the archbishop reminded the faithful that they are called to bring Christ to their communities.
St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Portland, Oregon June 7, 20262026 Feast of Corpus Christi Mass & Consecration to the Sacred Heart of JesusArchbishop Sample2026-06-08 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 June 6 Mass of Ordination to the DiaconateArchbishop Sample2026-06-07 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.comEl Arzobispo Sample le invita a celebrar Corpus Christi este 7 de junio.Archbishop Sample2026-06-02 | Más información: archdpdx.org/corpus-christiArchbishop Sample invites you to celebrate Corpus Christi on June 7Archbishop Sample2026-05-26 | Learn more: archdpdx.org/corpus-christi2026 Pentecost Sunday Mass with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-05-25 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Join us at St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the Archdiocesan Corpus Christi Procession. Following Mass, Archbishop Alexander Sample will solemnly consecrate the western Oregon to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and impart a Papal Blessing granted by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in honor of our Cathedral’s 100th anniversary. The procession will then proceed escorted through the streets of the Pearl District, concluding with final benediction on the Cathedral’s front steps.
All parishes and schools in the Portland metro area are asked to participate together in this single, metro-wide procession. Catholics from outside the Portland metro area are encouraged to attend as pilgrim groups to the Cathedral, as they are able. Participants may receive a plenary indulgence granted by the Vatican in honor of the Cathedral’s centennial. We invite you to join this growing annual tradition alongside thousands of Catholics from across the region.Consecrating the US to the Sacred Heart, Rise in Conversions, Corpus Christi, and the Iran WarArchbishop Sample2026-05-09 | Archbishop Sample and Fr. Peter Julia, Portland's Vocations Director, discuss the U.S. bishops’ decision to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the growing number of conversions to the Catholic Church, and the upcoming Corpus Christi procession in Portland.
0:00 Opening 1:32 Eucharistic Procession & Young Adults 8:40 Invitation to Corpus Christi 2026 10:57 Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart 23:42 Iran Conflict & Just War Theory 27:30 False Patriotism & Criticizing One’s Country 30:26 Pope Leo on Peace & Dialogue 39:00 Media Bias & Innocents Suffering in War 41:35 Iranian Americans’ Perspectives on the War 45:00 The Power of Prayer & 4,000 at Corpus Christi
The conversation also examines the developing conflict involving Iran through the lens of Catholic teaching on war, peace, just war theory, prayer, and the Christian responsibility to respond to world events with faith rather than partisanship.
See the full schedule and confirm your attendance at the Corpus Christi Procession (June 7, 2026): archdpdx.org/corpus-christi Support evangelization efforts in the archdiocese: osd.archdpdx.org2026 Rite of Confirmation Mass with Most Reverend Peter L. SmithArchbishop Sample2026-05-03 | Rite of Confirmation Mass Livestream from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Most Reverend Peter L. Smith.
Participating Parishes: St. Anthony of Padua, Forest Grove St. Edward, North Plains St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Aloha St. Francis of Assisi, Roy St. Matthew, Hillsboro Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Verboort
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 Fourth Sunday of Easter Mass with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-04-27 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.comPope Leo Meets Archbishop Sample at the VaticanArchbishop Sample2026-04-23 | Earlier this year, Archbishop Sample had the great honor of being received in private audience by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. In an upcoming episode of his new podcast, launching May 2026, he shares some details of that meeting and reflects on the encouragement he carried with him after encountering the man the Church is blessed to have as the successor of Saint Peter.2026 Divine Mercy Sunday Mass with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-04-13 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.comWithout the Eucharist, There Is No ChurchArchbishop Sample2026-04-09 | On Holy Thursday, Archbishop Sample reflects on the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood.
The Mass does not simply recall these events. It makes present the sacrifice of Christ.
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Church’s life.Happy Easter!Archbishop Sample2026-04-08 | As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, I pray that the joy and light of the risen Lord fill your hearts anew. This is not a gift we are meant to keep to ourselves. The light of Christ, who has risen from the dead and opened to us the gift of eternal life, is meant to be shared with all whom we meet. In the days ahead, may each of us bring that joy to others and bear witness to the hope we have in Him.
God bless you and your families throughout this Easter season.Could You Not Watch One Hour With Me?Archbishop Sample2026-04-08 | In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asks His disciples: “Could you not watch one hour with me?” They fall asleep, not fully understanding what is unfolding.
We do.
With the benefit of hindsight, we know what this week means—the Passion, the Cross, and the Resurrection. This Holy Week is an invitation to do what they could not: to stay, to watch, and to be with Him.2026 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Mass with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SamplArchbishop Sample2026-04-06 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Mass with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-04-05 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 Friday of the Passion of the Lord with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-04-04 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-04-03 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.com2026 Palm Sunday of the Lords Passion Mass with Most Rev. Archbishop Alexander K. SampleArchbishop Sample2026-03-30 | Sunday Mass from St. Mary's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample.
Support our Cathedral by donating today: maryscathedral.comChrism Mass with 130 PriestsArchbishop Sample2026-03-27 | ...100th Anniversary of Portlands Catholic CathedralArchbishop Sample2026-02-25 | On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Archdiocese of Portland celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in NW Portland.
In his homily, Archbishop Sample reflected on the importance of the Cathedral as the spiritual home of all Catholics in western Oregon. He reminded the faithful that while the Cathedral is a magnificent building, it is ultimately the people of God who are the Church, living stones who form the Mystical Body of Christ.
The Archbishop also recounted his recent private audience with the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, and the gifts he presented to him, including historic photos of the Cathedral alongside photos from last year’s Corpus Christi procession. Together, they offered a glimpse of both the Cathedral’s rich history and its vibrant life today.
Looking to the future, Archbishop Sample expressed the hope that 100 years from now, a future archbishop of Portland will look back with gratitude on the Catholics of today who witnessed to the Gospel in this sacred place and helped lay the foundation for generations to come, drawing souls ever more deeply to Christ.“You Are Here Because God Called You”Archbishop Sample2026-02-24 | On Sunday, February 22, Archbishop Alexander Sample addressed 615 catechumens and candidates who are preparing to enter the Catholic Church this Easter, part of more than 1,600 across western Oregon.
In his Lenten sermon, the Archbishop reflected on the ancient roots of the Rite of Election, the role of Lent as the Church’s final period of preparation for the elect, and the life-changing significance of Baptism and the Easter Vigil. He also pointed to the remarkable movement of the Holy Spirit in western Oregon and encouraged those preparing to enter the Church to embrace their future call to evangelize.
“You are here because God has been calling you from all eternity,” the Archbishop told the assembly.
Because this was one of the largest Rite of Election celebrations in recent memory, the liturgy was moved from the Cathedral in northwest Portland to Our Lady of La Vang Parish in Happy Valley to accommodate the large number of participants. The parish, a former megachurch now serving the Vietnamese Catholic community, can seat up to 2,000.
Please keep all catechumens and candidates in your prayers as they prepare to receive the Easter Sacraments.What Does It Mean for Christ to Be Tempted by Satan?Archbishop Sample2026-02-23 | In the Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent, we hear the familiar account of the devil tempting Christ in the desert. In his homily, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample reflects on what it means for the Son of God to be truly tempted and why the Church places this scene before us at the very beginning of Lent.
The Archbishop also points to the practical wisdom of the season, rooted in the Church’s ancient tradition of fasting and penance dating back to the time of the apostles. He notes that when we freely deny ourselves even good things, our will is strengthened to choose the good and avoid evil. Without that self-restraint, he warns, we can begin to drift, giving in to every whim and desire. God has given us the great gift of free will, and the discipline of Lent helps train the heart to use that gift well.Lenten Message to the 1,600 Catechumens and Candidates of the ArchdioceseArchbishop Sample2026-02-19 | From St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Archbishop Sample offers words of encouragement to the more than 1,600 catechumens and candidates across the Archdiocese who are preparing to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter.
He also invites all Catholics to deepen their prayer life this Lenten season and to keep in their prayers those journeying through OCIA as they prepare to receive the sacraments.Message to the Faithful of the Archdiocese of Portland in OregonArchbishop Sample2026-02-13 | Archbishop Alexander Sample sends his greetings and prayers to all the clergy and faithful of western Oregon from St. Peter’s Square in Rome.
During his visit this week, he met with several seminarians from the Archdiocese of Portland currently in formation at the Pontifical North American College, celebrated Mass with them, and encouraged them in their ongoing discernment.
Archbishop Sample also had the opportunity to be received in private audience by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. He shared that, at every Mass and during each visit to the Eternal City, he keeps the people of western Oregon close to his heart and prays for them faithfully.
Recorded Feb. 11, 2026‘That They May Be One’: Archbishop Sample on Unity, Mission, and Overcoming DivisionArchbishop Sample2026-01-26 | On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, Archbishop Sample renewed his call to the faithful and clergy to live in unity with one another, with their pastors, and with their bishop, so that together they may proclaim and spread the Gospel. He recalled Christ’s prayer at the Last Supper, offered on the night before His Passion, “that they may be one.”
He emphasized that the mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ boldly, confidently, and with love. This mission is lived through the witness of daily life by remaining rooted in Christ, seeking reconciliation, and allowing charity and humility to guide relationships within the Church.
Reflecting on the spiritual hunger of the world, Archbishop Sample noted that many have come to recognize the emptiness of life without God and are ready to receive the Gospel. United in Christ, he encouraged Catholics everywhere to bring Jesus to a world in need of hope and truth.Most Catholic Teens Walk Away And How to Rekindle the FireArchbishop Sample2025-12-09 | On the Second Sunday of Advent, Archbishop Alexander Sample spoke about the alarming fall-off rate among recently confirmed Catholics and the urgent need to rekindle the fire of faith. Drawing from Christ’s call to “cast fire on the earth,” urging all Catholics to move from idle faith into active witness as we prepare the way of the Lord
Advent is the moment to reignite the flame, turn up the heat, and let God’s grace make us true disciples who attract others by His love and mercy.Advent and the Call to Live for EternityArchbishop Sample2025-12-02 | Advent is a timely reminder to wake up spiritually as we begin a new liturgical year. We prepare not only for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas, but also for His coming at the end of our lives and at the end of time. In a world full of distractions, we are called to refocus on what truly matters and to live with our eyes fixed on eternity.‘Proclaim the Gospel’: Archbishop Sample’s Charge to New DeaconsArchbishop Sample2025-11-26 | Using the occasion of the ordination of five new deacons, Archbishop Sample preached about the Church’s shared mission of proclaiming the Gospel. He explained the three roles of the diaconate: service at the altar, proclaiming the Word, and works of charity. He reminded all Catholics that evangelization is the responsibility of the whole Church and encouraged every believer to witness to Christ in daily life and to serve others with faith and courage.Declaración del Arzobispo Alexander K. Sample sobre la reciente actividad de ICE en OregónArchbishop Sample2025-11-08 | archdpdx.org/statement-on-recent-ice-activity-in-oregonStatement of Archbishop Alexander K. Sample on recent ICE activity in OregonArchbishop Sample2025-11-08 | archdpdx.org/statement-on-recent-ice-activity-in-oregonOrdinations to the Diaconate | October 25, 2025Archbishop Sample2025-10-26 | Archbishop Sample will ordain Mr. Eddie Caudel, Dr. Shawn Keough, Mr. Randel Livingood, Mr. Rolando Moreno, and Mr. Brian Suda as permanent deacons—answering God’s call to serve His Church.
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