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Reflecting on the mission of the Church

I have been reflecting on the mission of the Church lately. It is a rather important question to ponder: what is the mission of the Church?…

How can I overcome a problem with pride?

Dear Father Mike: I have a problem with pride. It seems to me that it is one of my more serious faults. What do I do? This is a fantastic question.…

March 2025: “Have mercy on us, O Lord”: The Jubilee Year and Indulgences

The opening of the jubilee door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Christmas Eve last year was a dramatic event, one seen only every 25 years. Pope…

REV Retreat 2025 - Brewer

This year’s REV retreat will be held at St. Joseph Church, 531 North Main Street in Brewer, on Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will feature…

Good Teacher, What Do You Want? A Lenten Journey in the Ignatian Way

Fr. John Michalowski, S.J., is the presenter.   We approach our Lenten journey through prayerfully reminding ourselves of God’s love.…

Good Teacher, What Do You Want? A Lenten Journey in the Ignatian Way

Fr. John Michalowski, S.J., is the presenter. We approach our Lenten journey through prayerfully reminding ourselves of God’s love. Strengthened by…

Good Teacher, What Do You Want? A Lenten Journey in the Ignatian Way

Fr. John Michalowski, S.J., is the presenter. We approach our Lenten journey through prayerfully reminding ourselves of God’s love. Strengthened by…

Good Teacher, What Do You Want? A Lenten Journey in the Ignatian Way

Fr. John Michalowski, S.J., is the presenter.   We approach our Lenten journey through prayerfully reminding ourselves of God’s love.…

Living Stations of the Cross - South Portland

Holy Cross School students will present the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Cross in South…

Good Teacher, What Do You Want? A Lenten Journey in the Ignatian Way

Fr. John Michalowski, S.J., is the presenter. We approach our Lenten journey through prayerfully reminding ourselves of God’s love. Strengthened by…

Good Teacher, What Do You Want? A Lenten Journey in the Ignatian Way

Fr. John Michalowski, S.J., is the presenter. We approach our Lenten journey through prayerfully reminding ourselves of God’s love. Strengthened by…

Eucharistic Holy Hour for Vocations with Bishop Ruggieri - Old Town

All are welcome for Eucharistic Holy Hour with Bishop Ruggieri at Holy Family Church on Old Town. Join us as we pray for young people discerning…

Lenten Prayer with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon, Winslow - Via Zoom

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon invite everyone to join them in prayer via Zoom on Mondays and Fridays during Lent. The first session will be…

An Evening with Artie Boyle – Gorham

St. Anthony of Padua Parish will welcome Artie Boyle to St. Anne Church, 299 Main St. in Gorham, on Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. Artie was given six…

A Faith-Filled Response to Inequality – Portland

On Sunday, March 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the Our Lady of Hope Parish Hall, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland, Father Brian Conley, SJ, will lead  an…

Knights of Columbus Novena for Life - Sanford

Beginning on March 25th, the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council will be hosting a nine-day prayer service at 7p at Holy Family church in Sanford…

15 Hours of Adoration - Sanford

The parish will have 15 hours of Adoration at Holy Family Church, 66 North Avenue in Sanford, on March 31 from 6 a.m. -9 p.m. We urge our…

15 Hours of Adoration - Limerick

This Lent, St. Matthew Parish will host a day of 15 hours of Adoration on April 9th from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Limerick, We urge our parishioners to…

Cross the Street Ministry wins the Matthew 25 Award for its work serving the unhoused

The Cross the Street Ministry of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston and Mildred’s Food Pantry, a ministry of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in…

All About Adoration, Adult Faith Formation - Sanford

For those who have never been to adoration or are not sure what it’s all about- we’ve got them covered! St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in…

All About Adoration, Adult Faith Formation - Limerick

For those who have never been to Adoration or are not sure what it’s all about- we’ve got them covered! Both parishes will have an adult faith…

Auspice Maria: Vocations

In early February, St. John Paul II Parish, in collaboration with the diocesan Vocations Office, hosted an Andrew Dinner in Scarborough. Thanks to…

Jubilee Pilgrimage to Lewiston Basilica - Sanford

Making a pilgrimage to a Holy site during the Jubilee year grants a plenary indulgence, where one’s sentence in purgatory is completely erased! The…

Red Cross Blood Drive - Sanford

St Matthew Parish in Limerick hosts a quarterly blood drive. 

Father Richard Rice

Father Richard Rice Please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Richard Rice, a priest of the Diocese of Portland. who died February 21, 2025…

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