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On July 29, 1853, Blessed Pope Pius IX created the Diocese of Portland, then comprising the states of New Hampshire and Maine (excluding the…
Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist.May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word,…
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which…
Pope Francis' Prayer for Peace
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
We have tried so many times and over so many years to resolve
our conflicts by…
Prayer for Peace (Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi)
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is…
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father,
and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him.
Show us your face…
On New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, gather at the tree, the manger, or the table and offer this prayer for peace in the new year. …
Jesus Christ, King of the Universe,
to you we turn in humble prayer.
Look with favor upon all young people,
bearers of…
Saint John Paul II’s Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of the true God and Mother of the Church who from this…
In this section, Father Michael Seavey's seven-part series explaining the Catholic Church's teachings on immigration can be found in its entirety.…
Augusta
St. Augustine Church (St. Monica Chapel)
5 Kendall Street
First and second Wednesday of each month 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
**Recitation of…
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
Click on…
"Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:3-4
The Charismatic…
St. Gregory the Great Latin Mass Chaplaincy
Father Robert Parent serves as the full-time chaplain of the Latin Mass Community in the Diocese of…
Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
Encountering Christ while building toward mission
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (OLFF) serves the…
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (OLFF) focuses on people and relationships that foster lifelong education and formation for Christian…
God invites us to deepen our relationship with the Christ throughout our entire life. The Church has a clear vision and hopes for each phase and…
"I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10
The catechetical formation of adults is essential for the Church…
Below are a limited sample of the myriad of resources parishes have found effective in forming and nurturing contemporary adults toward mature,…
Most Rev. Robert Deeley, J.C.D.
Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston: July 14, 1973
Named Prelate of Honor (Monsignor): December 13, 1993…
The baptismal catechumenate is the source of inspiration for all catechesis. This process of formation includes four stages, as well as rituals that…
What are the guidelines for obtaining permission to use low-gluten hosts?
The number of individuals suffering from celiac sprue disease is…
Info on formation for specific sacraments
Christian Initiation
Baptism of infants
Confirmation and First Holy Communion for children…
The PDFS below were issued in 2015 when the diocesan guidelines were first published. Some may include hyperlinks or contacts that no longer work in…
The PDFs below were issued in 2015 when the diocesan guidelines were first published. Some may include hyperlinks or contacts that no longer work in…
