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In this section, Father Michael Seavey's seven-part series explaining the Catholic Church's teachings on immigration can be found in its entirety.…
The Mass of Our Lord's Supper
April 2, 2026
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which culminates with the…
Lenten Observances of Fast and Abstinence
"The seasons and days of penance in the course of the liturgical year (Lent, and each Friday in memory of…
Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday (February 18, 2026 - April 2, 2026 ), is a period of spiritual renewal that…
The Stations of the Cross began in the days of the early Church when pilgrims would journey to Jerusalem to retrace the final steps taken by Jesus…
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of spiritual renewal which helps us prepare for the celebration of the paschal mystery of Christ…
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
Click on the date to read the reflection.
First Sunday of…
Clusters
Cluster 1: 1 Priest
Eagle Lake, Wallagrass, Fort Kent, St. Francis, Allagash
Cluster 2: 3 Priests
Frenchville, St. Agatha, Birch…
In addition to every Sunday of the year, the Lord’s Day, which we keep holy in accordance with the Third Commandment, the following dates are Holy…
The "O Antiphons" of Advent
The Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that are sung…
“Advent...returns us to the horizon of hope, a hope that does not disappoint because it is founded on the Word of God." - Pope Francis
Advent, the…
The Manger
In its present form, the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who…
Advent wreaths traditionally consist of a circle of evergreen branches with four candles, three purple and one pink or rose colored.
The purple…
Masses on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
December 31 and January 1
"Mary, the all-holy ever-virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the…
“With God, nothing is impossible; life triumphs over death and grace over sin: let us live the sacrament of reconciliation intensely so that our…
“With God, nothing is impossible; life triumphs over death and grace over sin: let us live the sacrament of reconciliation intensely so that our…
A beautiful way to begin your Thanksgiving celebration is by gathering around the Lord's table with your parish family to thank him for the…
The purpose of our archives is to collect and preserve and make available to research the official records of the Diocese of Portland, which reflect…
Parishes Organized by Cluster
For parish information, click on the links below / To return to the directory main menu, click here.
Cluster 1…
Catholics Come Home
Have you been away from the Catholic community for a while? Are you feeling a strange inner pull to look…
Journey to Emmaus High School Youth Ministry Curriculum
This is an optional resource for a variety of uses. The Diocese of Portland purchased…
Youngsters will become anchored in the knowledge that Christ guides them through life’s storms, discover why we need to care for our common home,…
When you make donations to any of the Pontifical Mission Societies or Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program, you are directly touching the lives…
Kim Suttie
Director of the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation, serving the Diocese of Portland since October 2024.
Primary responsibilities…
A Weekend of Discovery… A Lifetime of Love
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) has been providing weekends of enrichment for couples, priests, and…
