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Parish Pastoral Council Policies and Norms

Parish pastoral councils play an important role in the life of a parish. The roots of pastorals councils can be found in the documents of the Second…

Saint Andrew Novena

The first Sunday of Advent always falls on the Sunday closest to or on November 30, which is St. Andrew’s feast day. The Gospel of John says that…

Is Christ really and truly present in the Eucharist?

Q: Dear Father Joe: I’ve read a lot of talk online that, according to a recent study, most Catholics don’t understand Church teaching about…

"Backpack Weekend" in Portland

Nearly 20 years ago, Dave Reese was volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Portland when a heartbreaking scene inspired a project…

Wells and Kittery Parishes Work Together to Assemble 325 Boxes of Joy

WELLS---Thanks to generous parishioners and community members from around York County, hundreds of mission children will receive presents at…

St. Nicholas of Myra

Feast Day; December 6 St. Nicholas, also known as Nicholas of Myra, is one of the most popular and well-known saints. He is the patron of many…

Bishop Deeley Visits St. André Health Care Facility in Biddeford on Feast of St. André

BIDDEFORD---“The people who come here feel that there is something different about this house. The Word of God is known, proclaimed, and lived in the…

Diocese of Portland Names Christmas Card Contest Winners in Statewide Competition

Bishop Robert Deeley is pleased to announce the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of…

Christmas Concert with Adam Ouellette in Van Buren

A Christmas concert with Adam Ouellette will be held on December 21 at 2 p.m. at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church in Van Buren. A reception will follow in…

"Universal Call to Holiness" in Scarborough

Join Fr. Jack Dickinson and Michelle Valcourt for an evening exploring the universal call to holiness and what each of us can do to enrich our…

Heart, Head, & Hands Program for Middle Schoolers - York

The Parish of the Ascension of the Lord invites middle school-aged students to "Heart, Head, & Hands, Continuing Our Journey with Christ." Youth…

Immaculate Conception Prayers

Prayer to the Immaculate Conception O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, didst prepare a worthy dwelling place for…

Maine Churches to Hold Special Collection to Benefit the Retirement Fund for Religious

PORTLAND---On the weekend of December 10-11, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland will have the opportunity to give to those…

All Saints Students in Bangor to Throw “Baby Shower” to Help Local Mothers

BANGOR---To commemorate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and to give back to many in need during Advent, students at All Saints School in…

Teaching Mass in Lewiston

During the Mass, Fr. Dan Greenleaf will stop to explain different aspects of Mass. From the sign of the cross to the readings and homily to the…

Bishop Deeley Celebrates Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass in Portland

“Advent is the season when we let our souls be strengthened by these truths:  our need for a Savior and our Savior's need for us…

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

On December 12, we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who was declared the “Queen of Mexico and Patroness of the Americas” by Pope…

Prayer for the intercession of St. Juan Diego

Saint Juan Diego, you are our first American indigenous saint. Please pray that God the Father would protect all migrants through his Son, Jesus…

St. James Students in Biddeford Hold Major Donation Drive for Local Asylum Seekers

BIDDEFORD---With the temperatures dropping, students at St. James School in Biddeford have helped raise the spirits of asylum seekers in Saco…

Festival of Lessons & Carols in Ellsworth

Advent Lessons & Carols, a blend of Scripture readings, prayer, and hymns which tell the story of salvation from Creation to the birth of Christ…

Free Senior Gathering, Lunch, and Holiday Bingo in Rumford

All those ages 60 or older are welcome to gather in the hall of St. Athanasius and St. John Church, located on 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford. The…

Musica Sacra in Bangor

The youth and adult choirs will present the free concert. Admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted to support food assistance in…

Feast of the Holy Family Celebration in Greenville

The celebration begins with Mass at 11 a.m. followed by soup and fellowship in the parish hall. All are welcome.

Catholic Funeral Rites

Catholic funeral rites normally include: a vigil service celebrated in the funeral home or the church, the funeral liturgy itself (in the church),…

Live Nativity Play in Whitefield

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