The Voice of the Shepherd

Bishop Peter Smith and special guest Alex Nelson, discuss the annual Archbishop's Catholic Appeal and it's mission to support the well-being and health of the entire local Church in Western Oregon.  Alex Nelson serves as the stewardship and development officer for the Archdiocese of Portland. Bishop Smith and Alex discuss how things such as seminarians' education and formation, reti...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the vision of the Archdiocese of Portland and how God is working in amazing ways in Western Oregon. As people of hope, the Archbishop encourages his listeners to join him in the ongoing mission of the Church to live and spread the Gospel, especially through supporting the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on y...

Join Bishop Peter Smith as he discusses the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church.  Bishop Smith was appointed by Pope Francis this year to act as the new ecclesiastical assistant for CHARIS, an organization established by the Holy See to serve the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the world.  He explains his role in CHARIS, and how they work to share baptism in the Hol...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he updates us on the renovations at St Mary's Cathedral, including the relocation of the Tabernacle in the center of the sanctuary. The Archbishop explains why the tabernacle is so important and how we should conduct ourselves with great reverence and respect in our places of worship. Discover practical ways to pray for our loved ones and learn why we...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he explores ways we can become bridges to peace and unity amid a culture hostile to Christianity. The Archbishop offers practical suggestions on how to fight discord with compassion and prayer and promotes building unity where there is division in our relationships and our communities. Learn how to promote dignity not division in our daily lives.  Subs...

Discover rich signs of hope and life in the Church in Western Oregon as Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses the recent Rite of Election gatherings for those preparing to be received into the Catholic Church this Easter Vigil. Learn how to pray to the Holy Spirit and powerfully activate the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life.   Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favo...

Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses his annual visit with our seminarians at four different seminaries and shares what most inspires him about the radical call to the ministerial priesthood. Find out why our priests are called to be a human bridge.   For more:  https://serraportland.org/ ,  https://archdpdx.org/ ,  https://archdpdxvocations.org/ . Subscribe to the Voice...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the reason for the season of Lent where we emphasize our renewal of repentance, prayer, and love. Discover what you can learn from Jesus during his 40 day journey in the desert and learn how we can battle the tempations from the devil in our own lives. The Archbishop offers a "Lenten challenge" to his listeners as he urges the faithful to grow deepe...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the importance of uniting our faith community in a shared commitment to uphold the sanctity of human life. With the anticipation of the first annual LIFE GALA in Portland on Feb 17, the Archbishop shares why the life issues are critical to our battle for souls for Christ and why prayer is foundational to our battle to defend and protect all hum...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and special guest Elias Moo as they discuss the bright future of Catholic Education in Western Oregon with the newly established Office for the Mission of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Elias Moo recently accepted the position of Director of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Portland and will work with the Archbishop in le...

Join Archbishop Alexander Smaple as he discusses his three-fold approach to a greater understanding and appreciation for the Most Holy Eucharist. Enter the new year with a renewed ferver and desire to grow in deeper love and reverence for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland . Find this s...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and special guest seminarian Zach Munoz as they discuss: discernment, our vocation and the fatherhood of the priesthood. Zach shares his vocation story and insights he has learned about what it means to be a priest. Hear some touching stories of people encountering God's love as Zach shares some of his ministry experiences while recently living in New York Cit...

Life Giving Pastoral Visits: Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects upon his mission to reach out to the entire flock in Western Oregon through a series of Pastoral Visits. Most recently his travels took him to: Christ the King, John the Baptist, St John the Apostle, St Philip Benizi and Our Lady of La Vang parishes. Discover how these visits to our local parish and school commu...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he offers a personal recap on the recent Healing the Whole Person Retreat held in Portland and discusses how the healing power of Jesus is meant for everyone. The Archbishop shares some personal experiences from the event and encourages each Christian to seek the healing power of Christ in their own lives and into their vocation. Learn how the unique m...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects upon the great feast of Christmas and shares ways we can foster a greater unity among all people in our culturally rich Archdiocese. The Archbishop explains that the central way to achieve peace in our homes, families and in our world comes from a solid prayer life. Celebrate the cultural diversity of our Catholic community and prepare your...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he recalls some of his greatest blessings from 2023 while explaining the reflective and prayerful nature of the Advent season. As we begin a new year, the Archbishop also discusses what he is most looking forward to in 2024 and encourages our listeners to grow in the practice of developing good spiritual discipline in our daily lives.  Subscribe to the...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses his hope for the Advent season in the Archdiocese of Portland. The Archbishop shares a four part theme centered upon the Holy Eucharist that he has invited all priests to preach on during the four Sundays of Advent. At the heart of his Advent message is a desire to reawaken and kindle a greater reverence and awe for the Most Holy Eucharist. Subscrib...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses a new series of catechetical videos produced by the Archdiocese of Portland to be a primary evangelization tool to break the cycle of ignorance in our Faith. Designed for use in parishes, small home groups, OCIA classes, adult study groups and for anyone who desires a deeper understanding of God and the meaning of life - the series explores key...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he announces his transformational new direction for Catholic education and Catholic schools in western Oregon, by hiring a new Director of Catholic Education in the newly formed Office for the Mission of Catholic Education, effective January 2024. In this program Archbishop Sample discusses his desire to integrate our Catholic schools more deeply into...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he speaks with guests Chris Dowhaniuk, president of YCP Portland and Lexie Torres, young adult ministry coordinator for the Archdiocese of Portland, about their experience as pilgrims on the WYD Pilgrimage in Lisbon with the Archbishop. Lexie Torres coordinated the entire pilgrimage and Chris was one of 40 pilgrims traveling with the Archbishop to Lisbon.&n...

Join Bishop Peter Smith as he discusses the upcoming Healing the Whole Person Weekend offered by the Archdiocese of Portland and the John Paul II Healing Center. Bishop Smith shares his own experience with the JPII Healing Center, and how these programs are beneficial for the whole church, especially in equipping priests and all ministers to offer healing and hope to those they serve. Di...

The Gift of Learning: Join Bishop Peter Smith as he speaks about a Catholic approach to learning, education and formation throughout our lives. Bishop Smith explores the primary role that education and formation play for both parents and our Catholic parishes in the life of the family and the church.  Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more ab...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects upon his recent visit to Lisbon, Portugal on the World Youth Day Pilgrimage sponsored by the Archdiocese of Portland. Candidly, the Archbishop shares the joyful experiences he had traveling with the pilgrims. With nearly 1.5 million people in attendance for the closing Mass with Pope Francis, WYD is a key global event that sows great seeds...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and in-studio guest, Douglas Markwell as they speak about the recent fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem. One week following the August 31st church fire, Archbishop and Douglas discuss what it was like being on the scene that first morning of the fire, witnessing a tremendous display of Christian love and charity as the entire community came together t...

Portland Auxiliary Bishop Peter Smith reflects on the powerful ways that God is working in today's world! Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archdiocese of Portland . Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App , along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Look through past episodes or support this podcast . The Voice of t...