Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon
Founded
- 1 December 1843 by Pope Gregory XVI as the Vicariate Apostolic of Oregon Territory
Elevated
- 24 July 1846 by Pope Blessed Pius IX to the Diocese of Oregon City
- 29 July 1850 by Pope Blessed Pius IX to the Archdiocese of Oregon City
Additional Information
Notes
Name changed to the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon on 26 September 1928.
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