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Initiation into the Christian life as a Roman Catholic involves initial conversion to Christ and acceptance into the Church through a parish. The…
Formation and accompaniment in faith before and after a child is baptized is necessary for parents, godparents, and the Church to fulfill the mutual…
For more than 20 years the Catholic Church in Maine has followed the "restored order" of celebrating the initiation sacraments with children: Baptism…
The free meals are served on the second Tuesday of the month and will now be offered in the cafeteria at St. Thomas School on 69 North Avenue in…
The ACTS Ministry of Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland and Parish of the Holy Eucharist in Falmouth invites everyone to attend a Sanctity of Life…
Seminarian Vinh Nguyen resolved to complete his preparation for holy orders during the Rite of Candidacy celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley on…
The passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is a great sadness for the universal Church and a personal loss for me and countless others who benefited…
Note: I have a question to tackle in this issue, revolving around Catholic practice vs. Protestant practice. Before I do, I want to make sure…
PORTLAND---To honor the memory of Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Robert Deeley will preside at a special Mass on Wednesday, January 4, at 12:15 p.m. at…
January
For educators
We pray that educators may be credible witnesses, teaching fraternity rather than competition and helping the youngest and…
Excerpts from the bishop's homily during New Year's Day Mass (the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God) at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception…
Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the Diocese of Portland
January 4
Portland - Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate a Mass in honor of…
Masses honoring the life and memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI have been announced for Portland, Ellsworth, Greenville, Lewiston, East Millinocket…
FRENCHVILLE---Monsignor Marc Caron, vicar general of the Diocese of Portland, visited the Christian Life Center (CLC) in Frenchville to bless its new…
PORTLAND---Young people interested in growing in their relationship with Jesus are encouraged to gather for the “Hour of Power” at the Cathedral of…
PORTLAND---“We gather in sadness. A great man, a brilliant theologian, a holy priest has passed away.”
The words of Bishop Robert Deeley filled a…
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, created over a decade ago by President Barack Obama to raise awareness about…
PORTLAND---A new endowment established through the Catholic Foundation of Maine will provide a scholarship to a Maine high school senior who plans to…
The free event offers a pancake breakfast, haircuts, health and dental screenings, COVID-19 and flu shots, and activities for children. Information…
Attorney and Knight of Columbus Robert Boudreau will serve as the presenter and will discuss pertinent information regarding wills, income tax,…
St. Ignatius teaches that imaginative prayer is a gift from God and a way of meeting the Lord in a more personal way, growing our relationship and…
The Eucharist received focuses on individual preparation for personal encounters with Jesus Christ in the Mass, especially ongoing conversion to ever…
The Eucharist adored focuses on honoring the Real Presence of Christ outside of Mass.
Eucharistic adoration is an opportunity for faithful…
The Eucharist celebrated focuses on how we celebrate the Mass and how we can participate in the liturgy more fully, consciously, and actively.
Why…
As Christians, what we believe about death strongly influences how we live our everyday lives. We must carry life’s crosses and bear incredible…
