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During Lent, parishes offer special opportunities for prayer, whether through reflection groups, additional adoration times, the opening of churches…
Join with parishes, youth ministry groups and Catholic school students as they present the Living Stations of the Cross.
The list will be updated as…
“The Bible is the book of the Lord’s people.” - Pope Francis
On the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 25, 2026), we celebrate the "Sunday of…
Over the past 10 and a half years, Julie Abbott has heard hundreds of people share stories of struggle. Some have worried about heating their homes,…
The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord commemorates the visit of the magi to worship the baby Jesus as told in the Gospel of Matthew: “Behold,…
January 18-25, 2026
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a response to Christ's prayer “that they all may be one" (John 17:21). It is an eight-…
On the ninth day of Christmas, the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, close friends who became bishops…
OLFF staff curated examples of webinars, articles, and books that may be helpful to those serving as catechetical or youth ministry leaders in…
January 4 is the feast day of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first person born in the United States to be canonized a saint. A convert to Catholicism,…
From September 22-28, 2025, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates National Migration Week. This year's theme is "Migrants, missionaries…
“You can never learn too much about God.”
Joanne Fortier, catechetical leader for the Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes and Foothills, says that…
The Diocese of Portland in collaboration with the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference Planning Committee will host the 13th Maine Catholic Women’s…
"The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers." - Pope Saint Pius X
The month of October is dedicated to the Most…
OLFF Newsletter - April/May 2023 (On Sway) / Primarily Text
OLFF Newsletter - March 2023 (On Sway) / Primarily Text
OLFF Newsletter - February…
OLFF staff curated examples of webinars, articles, and books that may be helpful to those serving as catechetical or youth ministry leaders in…
Prayer for Extraordinary Missionary Month
Heavenly Father,
when your only begotten Son Jesus Christ
rose from the dead,
he commissioned his…
Caring, considerate, kind, and patient.
Those are among the words that students at St. Michael School in Augusta use to describe Jennifer Hoffman,…
The Easter Proclamation
Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven,
exult, let Angel ministers of God exult,
let the trumpet of salvation
sound…
Each month, more than 125 parishioners from across the diocese journey to more than 600 inmates in Maine's correctional facilities.…
My Crucified Jesus,
wash me with your most Precious Blood.
Look upon me as the good thief,
who hung on the cross next to You at Calvary.
A sinner,…
Am I safe in the facilities?
Yes! There are many people in each facility to help keep everyone safe. Onsite guidance and help will be provided by…
St. Martin I, Pope & Martyr - Feast Day: April 13
Born in Todi, Italy, Saint Martin was considered a man of great intelligence, piety, and…
Journey to Emmaus is an optional resource for high school youth ministry.
The curriculum was originally developed by the Diocese of Arlington,…
Blaine Guido, age 26, says he has always believed there is a reason why things happen. Now, however, he says he has come to a greater understanding…
“9 Days for Life,” a novena for the intention that all human life be respected, will begin on January 16 and continue through January 24, 2026.
You…
