A fundraiser for Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish, the festival featured homemade dishes from six Latin American countries.
Hispanic Ministry
Bishop James Ruggieri, who is fluent in Spanish, celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Portland for members of the Hispanic community
Members of the Hispanic community from across Maine came together for the celebration at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
The festival will include music, costumes, handmade crafts, and the opportunity to sample many Central and South American dishes like tacos, tamales, pupusas, arepas, rellenitos, chicken stew, flan, and much more.
Hispanic Ministry has also announced a special healing service in Lewiston on August 25.
Regular Masses in Spanish are set for eight Maine communities during Lent, and the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Hispanic Ministry has also announced special Lenten observances, including Stations of the Cross services, adoration, and a healing service.
The feast day celebration at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston commemorated the Blessed Mother's appearance to St. Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531.
The Latino Food Festival draws hundreds to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland
The festival will include music, costumes, handmade crafts, and the opportunity to sample many Central and South American dishes.
December 12, 2025
Event
All are invited to join Bishop James Ruggieri and Spanish-speaking parishioners for Las Mañanitas, a traditional serenade performed at dawn to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe on her feast day.
December 13, 2025
Event
A Mass in celebration of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12) will be celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri at Holy Family Church in Lewiston.
