Bishop Ruggieri's Schedule

October 24, 2025
Event
Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations, and Dinner of Fellowship

Join Bishop Ruggieri in intentional prayer for an increase in answered calls to the priesthood. This special Holy Hour, held on Friday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Martyrs of North America Church is an opportunity to reflect, pray, and support vocations within the Church.

October 29, 2025
Event
Respect Life Mass

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate at Respect Life Mass at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Wisdom Church/The Newman Center at the University of Maine. Mass will be followed by a Eucharistic procession, benediction, dinner and awards ceremony.

October 31, 2025
Event
Committal of Unclaimed Remains - South Portland

In commemoration of All Souls’ Day, which the Catholic Church celebrates on November 2, and in recognition that every human person was created and is loved by God, Bishop James Ruggieri will preside over the rite of final commendation and committal of unclaimed remains a Calvary Cemetery in South Portland on Friday, October 31, at 10 a.m.

October 24, 2026
Event
18th Harvest Ball - Portland

The 18th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music and great company.