Alexander Sample


Alexander Sample
Archbishop of Portland in Oregon
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdiocesePortland in Oregon
AppointedJanuary 29, 2013
InstalledApril 2, 2013
PredecessorJohn George Vlazny
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationJune 1, 1990
by Mark Schmitt
ConsecrationJanuary 25, 2006
by Adam Maida, James Henry Garland, and Mark Schmitt
Personal details
Born (1960-11-07) November 7, 1960 (age 63)
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma mater
MottoVultum Christi contemplari
(English: "To contemplate the face of Christ")
Styles of
Alexander King Sample
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop
Ordination history of
Alexander Sample
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byMark Schmitt
DateJune 1, 1990
Episcopal consecration
Consecrated byAdam Maida
DateJanuary 25, 2006
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by Alexander Sample as principal consecrator
Peter Leslie SmithApril 29, 2014
Austin VetterNovember 20, 2019

Alexander King Sample (born November 7, 1960) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Portland since 2013. He previously served as Bishop of Marquette from 2005 to 2013.