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, retired clergy, schools and many parish programs benefit greatly from the annual ACA.  For more: https://advance.archdpdx.org/

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