The Voice of the Shepherd

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the issues surrounding the difficult decision to discontinue the Oregon Catholic newspapers: The Catholic Sentinel and El Centinela. The Archbishop recognizes the rich history of the two Catholic newspapers and is looking forward to a developing other effective ways of spreading the good news in Western Oregon, sup...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they discuss the multi-year National Eucharistic Revival launched by the US Bishops.  The Archbishop reflects upon the recent celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi where he led a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Portland as a public witness of our belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. ...

Faith: Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they discuss the official teaching of the Catholic Church found in the Magisterium and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as guided by the Holy Spirit. A rchbishop Sample unpacks the tremendous value and essential need for every Catholic to know what the Church teaches and the why behind our belief. Subscribe to the Voice o...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the issues surrounding the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs vs Jackson, reversing the Roe vs Wade decision of 1973.  Archbishop Sample addresses the role of the Church and God's people in caring for the needs of women, their unborn children and all human life, especially the most vulnerable. He shares that...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the office of the Bishop and the grace given by God to support each bishop in their vocational call to serve their people and their priests.  Archbishop Sample talks about the recent June Assembly held in San Diego, attended by the US Bishops. This assembly resembled a retreat setting for the nation's bishops,...

Join Auxiliary Bishop Peter Smith and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Bishop Smith explores some of the devotions connected with Easter, Pentecost, Holy Trinity and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Discover how the movement of the Holy Spirit influences our lives and the life of the Church.  Subscribe to the Voice of...

Join Auxiliary Bishop Peter Smith and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect priestly life and ministry. Bishop Smith explores the ministry of service in the diaconate and the priesthood as we celebrate upcoming diaconate and priestly ordinations this year in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Learn more at  https://archdpdxvocations.org/ . Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd o...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the mission of Amazing Parishes in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. In June the Archbishop will travel with priests and lay leaders from the Archdiocese to continue in the training and implementation of Amazing Parishes in Western Oregon. Learn about the fruits of the Holy Spirit being poured upon this A...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the corporal and spiritual works of mercy we extend to the faithful departed as we pray for the dead, bury the dead and offer our prayer and sacrifices for the souls in purgatory. Explore how we can show our love beyond the grave, in joyful hope of the resurrection.   Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the role of the Church and Jesus Christ in bringing about peace in our broken world. The Archbishop shares his reflections upon how we can cultivate true peace in our lives and why the Church is called to be a beacon of hope in our troubled world.   Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite...

Join Bishop Peter Smith, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the Sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Smith speaks about this sacrament of initiation and the role of the bishop in the rite of Confirmation. Bishop Smith explains what happens during the rite of Confirmation and encourages those preparing for Confirmation to...

Join Bishop Peter Smith, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the month of May and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Bishop Smith shares personal reflections on the role of Mary in his life and his priesthood. He also speaks to the celebration of Mother's day and the essential role women play as birth mothers and as o...

Join Bishop Peter Smith, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the season of Easter and the miracles, signs and wonders of the Apostles.  Bishop Smith will reflect upon the work of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit both inspires and provides the strength for the apostles to continue the mission of Christ in...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the title of Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom. The Archbishop reflects upon the connection between the Mother of God and the virtue of wisdom and explains how Our Lady Seat of Wisdom serves as a patroness to our Seminaries and Catholic Universities. The Archbishop explains how the Lord is the fount of all Wisdom and O...

The Heart of Our Faith: Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the message of The Divine Mercy of God in scripture and in the person of Jesus Christ.  The Archbishop speaks about the Divine physician and our great need for God's Divine Mercy, especially in these difficult times in our world.  Learn more at  https://www.thedivinemercy.org/messa...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the events that lead up to the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ at Easter. The Archbishop reveals how the incredible events of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus as well as his ascension and gift of the Holy Spirit are for our redemption and are personal to each one of God's children. P...

Make Christ Present: Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the recent Act of Consecration offered by Pope Francis on the Feast of the Annunciation and the worldwide response by the Catholic Bishops of the World.  Archbishop Sample shares about his own experience leading the Act of Consecration following the Mass of the Solemnity of the Annunciation in...

Join Dina Marie Hale as she speaks with Auxiliary Bishop Peter Smith on the topic of the healings, miracles and signs of Jesus. During this program learn about the healing ministry of Jesus, as well as the healing powers that were given to his early followers and apostles. Are we fans or genuine followers of Jesus, and how do we respond to an invitation to encounter t...

Join Bishop Peter Smith and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon Lent and discuss how to make the most out of the season. Bishop Smith shares some insights into the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting and almsgiving as well as encourages the faithful to prepare well for the coming of Easter.  Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more abo...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon Christ's Commission - our marching orders to make disciples and spread the Good News. How we we begin and continue this mission of evangelization? Archbishop Sample offers his insights and his commitment to follow God's "Marching Orders" to share the Gospel.  Learn more at  www.ar...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they reflect upon the Season of Lent and discuss how to make the most out of the season. The Archbishop emphasizes the importance in deepening ones prayer life and investing time in strengthening our relationship with the Lord.  Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the Archd...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as the Archbishop reflects upon the vocational journey of our seminarians studying for the priesthood in Western Oregon.  He also shares some insights on his recent pilgrimage to Rome and Ireland with five of our seminarians (including one priest) and reveals WHO is essential in the life of a priest.  Learn more at https://archdpd...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as the Archbishop reflects upon his recent pilgrimage to Rome and Ireland and his time with the seminarians currently studying in Rome. Learn about the message from Our Lady of Knock and the importance of praying for our priests and the priestly vocation.  Learn more at  https://archdpdxvocations.org/our-seminarians/  &n...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they discuss the Synod on Synodality process in Western Oregon. The Archbishop emphasizes the important role prayer plays in this process of discernment, and encourages the people of Oregon to fully participate in the synod process at their home parish.  Learn more at  www.archdpdx.org ,  www.usccb.org ,  https:/...

Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and host Dina Marie Hale as they discuss the Archbishops recent regional pastoral visit to Marion County. Learn more at  www.archdpdx.org .