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“An absolute blessing.”
That is how Deacon Erin Donlon describes what it is like to now be a deacon of the Catholic Church.
“I’m super excited for…
Dear Father Joe: I’m appalled by some of the clothing I see at church on Sunday — everything from jeans to shorts to sleeveless tops. What is…
For Brian Wilson of Lewiston, nothing compares to spending time before the Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament.
“It’s just that feeling of being…
Q. DEAR FATHER JOE: The world seems very dark lately, and it’s really wearing me down. How can I be a witness to Christ in times like this?
A. I’ve…
Dear Father Joe — I’ve never understood why it’s May and we’re still celebrating Easter at church. Why isn’t Easter over at the end of Easter Sunday…
At the beginning of Mass on most Sundays, we pass from words expressing penitence for our sins to the praise of God the Father and God the Son. The…
Typically, on most Sundays, the celebration of Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross and the greeting by the priest, the penitential act (or…
Every Sunday at Mass, all of us are given the opportunity to hear a wide variety of passages from the Old and New Testaments. Many of the phrases…
As some of you readers may know, in addition to my responsibilities at the Marriage Tribunal, when I am available on weekends, I supply ministry to…
The Talmud is the great Jewish library of oral law and rabbinic tradition. The Talmud teaches that everyone should wear a jacket with two pockets. In…
It is with great joy that we recently gathered as a family of faith to celebrate the joyful resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. For 40 long days,…
Pope Francis has expressed a strong interest and advocacy for a synodal process of discernment, prayerful listening, and sharing of ideas for the…
Pope Francis has named a new bishop as shepherd and leader of the Diocese of Portland. It is a blessing! I am grateful for the appointment of Most…
When the apostolic nuncio, His Eminence Christophe Pierre, called to inform me that our Holy Father, Pope Francis, had appointed me to be the bishop…
During his first trip to Aroostook County, Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Sunday Mass at St. David Church in Madawaska.
The Servants of the Blessed Sacrament will hold a traditional lawn fair on Saturday, August 10, to raise money for a replacement boiler and for…
Youth throughout Maine are gathering this summer to learn about and strengthen their Catholic faith through the Totus Tuus program. Totus Tuus is…
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and its local partners in the Caribbean are distributing emergency supplies in communities hit by Hurricane Beryl…
To all people of Maine of goodwill, I ask that you please join with me in praying for the recovery of President Trump and all those injured at…
GMA Dove Award®-nominated artist, songwriter, and worship leader Sarah Kroger will perform with her band on August 16 at Sacred Heart Church in…
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and Saint Joseph’s College of Maine jointly announce the appointment of Reverend Patrick J. Finn as chaplain…
The African community of the Prince of Peace Parish invites everyone to join them for their anniversary Mass and celebration with Bishop Ruggieri at…
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass at Saint Louis Church in Fort Kent.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass at Holy Rosary Church in Caribou.
Bishop Ruggieri will celebrate Mass at St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island.
