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When she was the English language arts teacher at St. Thomas School in Sanford, Ericka Sanborn decided to start a pen pal program to teach her…
Enter St. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery on Main Street in Lisbon Falls, and you will immediately be struck by the pietà located at the center of the…
“It’s a way of being. It’s a way of embracing the people around me.”
That is how Toni Fredette of Benton describes her vocation as an agrégée with…
Measuring, weighing, mixing, hydrating, stretching, folding, resting, scoring, and shaping — these steps, along with some dedicated volunteers, are…
Imagine knowing that you had someone praying for you every day of the year. That is the gift that the priests of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston…
In this installment of Auspice, I would like to write about the Holy Family’s time in Egypt. Before we go to Egypt with Joseph, Mary, and Jesus…
Parishes all over Maine will offer Masses and events in celebration of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord in the coming days.
A schedule of…
My dear brothers and sisters, I wish you a very merry and blessed Christmas Day and Christmas season. We celebrate today and, in these days ahead,…
During his first Christmas as Bishop of the Diocese of Portland, the Most Reverend James Ruggieri celebrated two Masses at the Cathedral of the…
On the Fridays of Lent, the Christian Life Center will host Fasting Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. A discussion will be held about the Seven…
My dear brothers and sisters of the Diocese of Portland, as we begin this new year of grace, please know of my prayers for you and your loved ones.…
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a special Mass on Sunday, December 29 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, marking the opening of the…
Padre que estás en el cielo,
la fe que nos has donado en
tu Hijo Jesucristo, nuestro hermano,
y la llama de caridad
infundida en nuestros corazones…
Père céleste,
En ton fils Jésus-Christ, notre frère,
Tu nous as donné la foi,
Et tu as répandu dans nos cœurs par l’Esprit Saint, la flamme de la…
From those experiencing their very first new year to those who have seen many come and go, hundreds joined Bishop James Ruggieri for a New Year’s Day…
What is a jubilee?
A jubilee is a holy year, established by the pope, that is intended to be a transformative time for Catholics. The year is to one…
Bishop Ruggieri will participate in a prayer service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church in Farmington.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 15, at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland…
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Mass of the Oils on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church in Van Buren. All are welcome.…
Bishop James T. Ruggieri has announced two new priest assignments in the Diocese of Portland effective January 30, 2025.
Fr. Sefembiy Justin …
“A nice little project.”
That is how Father Seamus Griesbach described the simple, yet beautiful wooden cross he handcrafted for the celebration of…
Unless otherwise noted, events are Confirmation & First Communion for Children.
Friday, April 10 at 6 p.m. St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, Van Buren…
Parish leaders, catechists, volunteers, and anyone working with and accompanying youth are invited to attend "Evangelizing Catechesis: Forming a…
Bishop James Ruggieri invites young men (high school age and older) who want to learn more about the Catholic priesthood to attend a dinner on Friday…
Traditionally held on the first weekend of Lent, the Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates are important…
