New Pastoral Letter on Mission Renewal
to the Priests, Deacons, Religious and Faithful of the Archdiocese
 
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Praised be Jesus Christ!
Today, October 1, on the Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, I am pleased to share my new pastoral letter, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.”

I call the ordained and lay faithful of Western Oregon to deepen their prayer and sacramental life, celebrate the Sacred Liturgy reverently, and personally serve the poor and those in need—all so that we may bring others to Jesus Christ.

I also call for a renewal of our Catholic schools and parish faith formation programs, strengthening their Catholic identity in partnership with parents as the primary educators of their children.

Please prayerfully read the letter and consider how the Lord is calling you to share the Gospel in your daily life.

May St. Thérèse, patroness of the missions, intercede for us.
Fraternally in Christ,

Most Reverend Alexander K. Sample
Archbishop of Portland in Oregon

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To read the document click on the link or scan the QR code.