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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…
Last weekend's showings of The Polar Express at the Narrow Gauge Cinema raised significant funds to support the St. Joseph Center Food…
Under the direction of Leon Griesbach, the Psalterium Institute Chamber Choir, Boy Choir, and Girl Choir will present an evening of beautiful…
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…
In his proclamation of the Jubilee of 2025 Spes non confundit (“Hope Does Not Disappoint”), Pope Francis announced an indulgence that would be…
Bishop James Ruggieri will present a Day of Reflection on the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year on Monday, January 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Christian…
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…
Under the direction of Leon Griesbach, the Psalterium Institute Chamber Choir, Boy Choir, and Girl Choir will present an evening of beautiful…
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 16 at 6:30 at St. Louis Church in Fort Kent. 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…
Friday, April 25 at 7:00 pm: Holy Martyrs of North America, Falmouth (Teen/Adult)
Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 am: St. Joseph, Biddeford
Friday, May…
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…
