It's Friday fun on The Morning Blend. Get your day started with Brenda and Pat. Archbishop Sample issues a statement on a recent recognition of abortion providers in Oregon. Hear that plus more news, sports and interviews on today's show.

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Patrick Gruhn has made a significant impact in the field of faith and technology. He join Pat Ryan for an in-depth discussion on faith, technology and evangelization.

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Ken Hallenius made a stop at Mater Dei Radio. Ken updates us on news from the University of Notre Dame and stays for a Faith Formation Friday.

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Another great morning to start with The Morning Blend on Mater Dei Radio. Brenda and Pat have the latest news and sports to start your day. Today we celebrate the 12 year anniversary of Pope Francis. Get an update on his health and Vatican plans to celebrate his anniversary.

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Exploring our Call: Walking with Christ is a morning Lenten retreat with Dina Marie, speaker, retreat leader and workshop facilitator at The Madeleine in Portland. Dina Marie is live in-studio with all the details.

More information on all of Dina Marie's events can be found here.

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We check in with Fr. Justin Echevarria in Rome. Fr. Justin shares his experience going through the Holy Doors in St. Peter's.

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Reverend Monsignor Charles Taaffe began the Father Taaffe Foundation by opening the St. Brigid Home on St. Patrick’s Day in March of 1975 in Keizer, Oregon. Today, Catholic Community Services sustains Father’s vision as a nondenominational, nonprofit, charitable program, where homes and community-based supports provide structure, security, unconditional love and encouragement for single, pregnant and parenting young women. Karlene Brown joins The Morning Blend to invite the community to celebrate 50 years of this vital ministry.

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Pat Ryan is stepping in to co-host The Morning Blend. Brenda and Pat get your day started with the joy of our Catholic faith.

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