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Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety 1912-2016
Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety, who served as the eighth Bishop of Portland before being appointed Archbishop of…
“It’s nice to have you here.”
It’s a phrase that may not seem out of the ordinary. Yet, it was those words of welcome spoken by a priest…
Mother Teresa is Canonized
During the nearly 50 years that she spent serving the poorest of the poor in India, Mother Teresa was considered by many…
Ask 8-year-old Henry More what stands out the most from the years he attended Saint Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in Portland, and he’ll give…
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 12” x 17” pan. In a bowl, mix the cake ingredients and beat for four minutes. Pour…
Members of Holy Family Parish in Greenville want to ensure a bright future for their community. Unfortunately, it means parting with a…
Passing through a holy door is an opportunity available to most of us during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. But imagine walking more than 100…
A sea of raincoats, a field of candlelight, the chants of Italian pilgrims, the rhythmic beating of African drummers. Voices raised in…
Immigration and Church Teaching
Election time will be quickly upon us, and among the many issues is that of immigration. In that light, it is…
Citizenship: Our Responsibility as Catholics
As you are well aware, we are in the midst of election season. It is hardly necessary to remind you of…
“It’s wonderful to be Catholic.”
Thomas LaJoie says that is what he came to believe at a young age and what now, at age 17, he still knows to…
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Sauté onions and red peppers in 2 tablespoons butter. When they are soft, combine them in a bowl with crabmeat, the breadcrumbs, and the…
Family: A Mission of Love
Just after Easter this year, Pope Francis released one of the more important documents of his pontificate. Called Amoris…
"Peace I leave with you"
For a number of years, I wrote a column concerned only with liturgical matters. From time to time, I like to…
“I’m feeling pretty good, but it’s funny how much Mom still comes up.”
Trish Scott is in a period of transition. Her mother passed away…
Six-year-old Jacob is helping his grandmother Katherine Jones begin planting her garden.
“I want to use the hose,” he says.
Not only is Jacob in…
“How have you been?”
Gerard Pelletier and Steve Jandreau cheerfully greet people as, one by one, they drive up to the front of Saint Charles…
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(Note: Stir sauce continuously throughout this process.)
Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and add salt. In a large…
“Welcome everybody!”
Sister Annette Bouchard, SCIM, warmly greets Saint James School students as they arrive at Saint Joseph’s Convent in Biddeford…
On most Fridays, you will find 89-year-old Laureat “Larry” Thibeault waiting outside Saint John the Baptist Church in Brunswick, greeting students as…
“The finished ones go over there.”
Madeline Guerrette carries an armful of fleece blankets bursting with color. There are yellow flowers, blue and…
Celebrating Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is the name of the feast people my age grew up with. Today, it is known as the "…
“This is dot one, two, three, and this is four, five, six, and this is the space bar.”
Eight-year-old Derek Beck explains the keys that you find on…
Marriage and Jesus' Command
Jesus makes a lot of strong and challenging statements over the course of his ministry, but his prohibition of divorce…
Directions:
Apply dry rub generously to moose roast and allow it to set in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, brown all sides of the roast.…
