Mass

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn and sacred celebrations of the Church year. Celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri on the Tuesday of Holy Week, it brings together priests, deacons, religious, and parishioners from around the state.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Mass of the Oils on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church in Van Buren. All are welcome.

Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which culminates with the celebration of Easter.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will preside over a Good Friday celebration of the Passion of Our Lord, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

The Missale Romanum reminds us that the Easter Vigil is the "mother of all vigils," the "greatest and most noble of all solemnities."

The Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord is celebrated with great joy and music. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!”

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland at 10 a.m.

A Mass of Comfort for those who have experienced a loss, whether of a loved one, a job, health, independence, or a pet, etc., will be held at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville on April 25 at 6 p.m.  All are welcome.