Lent

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, his Passion, death and resurrection.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at three churches across Maine during the first weekend of Lent.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the annual Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 15, at 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Mass of the Oils on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 at St. Louis Church in Fort Kent. All are welcome.