Events

A Christmas concert with Adam Ouellette will be held on December 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church in Van Buren.

Come celebrate the joy of Christmas with music, community, and song on December 21 at 4 p.m. at St. Louis Church in Fort Kent.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them for Advent Prayer via Zoom on the Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of Advent from 6 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. This year's theme is "A Season of Comfort and Hope."  

The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord will hold a Holy Hour with vespers on the Monday evenings of Advent (December 1, 8, 15, and 22) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at St. Raphael Church.

The children of St. Matthew Parish will be performing a Christmas pageant on Christmas Eve at St. Matthew Church in Limerick beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

The Parish of the Holy Savior extends a special invitation to the River Valley community to attend its annual Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.

This one-day retreat offers men a prayerful, reflective space to encounter the Lord and to explore the call to holiness. Whether you are discerning a call to priesthood, religious life, or simply seeking clarity in your relationship with Christ, this retreat provides a grounded and supportive environment for listening to the voice of God.

Our Lady of Hope Parish will celebrate the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God and will welcome in the new year with a Mass and gathering on December 31.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has arranged an overnight bus trip to the largest human rights demonstration in the world. The National March for Life is more than just a protest, it's an opportunity to celebrate the goodness of all human life. By marching, we show that we will not be silent.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at three churches across Maine during the first weekend of Lent.

Join Bishop James Ruggieri for a Rosary Rally at the statehouse in Augusta on Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The rally, which is being held to show support for Catholic values, will take place while the legislature is in session.

Join us at the St. John's Community Center, 43 Pleasant St. in Brunswick, on April 18th for the annual Maine Catholic Women's Conference. The theme for this conference is Walking Together in Faith and Doubt which will touch on importance of community during both the joyful and sorrowful seasons of our lives. The day will include talks from Christine Marie Eberle, witness talks, a chance to shop local Catholic vendors, opportunities for Confession and private prayer.  The day will conclude with Mass. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email hannah.gonneville@portlanddiocese.org or call (207)-773-6471 x7885. 

The 18th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music and great company.