Alexander Sample
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Alexander King Sample (born November 7, 1960) is an American Catholic prelate who serves as archbishop of Portland in Oregon. He previously served as bishop of Marquette in Michigan from 2005 to 2013.
Alexander King Sample (born November 7, 1960) is an American Catholic prelate who serves as archbishop of Portland in Oregon. He previously served as bishop of Marquette in Michigan from 2005 to 2013.
Biography
Archbishop of Portland
in honor of the 10th anniversary of Summorum Pontificum, 2018]] On January 29, 2013, Sample was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, succeeding the retiring Archbishop John Vlazny. He was the last American residential bishop appointed during the pontificate of Benedict XVI. Sample was installed on April 2, 2013, at the Chiles Center Arena on the campus of the University of Portland. In May 2018, Sample directed that Catholics attending Mass in the archdiocese must kneel after chanting the Lamb of God until they receive communion. In August 2018, Sample acknowledged the history of sexual abuse crimes committed by clergy in the archdiocese, which he described as an "institutional and spiritual" failure, and issued an apology.
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See also
Catholic Church hierarchy Catholic Church in the United States Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States List of Catholic bishops of the United States Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
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External links
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland Official Site
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