Bishop Ruggieri will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Bishop Ruggieri's Schedule
What differentiates the diocesan priesthood from religious order priests? What makes marriage unique among all vocations? Come to our next REV Retreat and find out! All Catholic young adults, high school-aged and older, are invited to participate in a day of vocational exploration and an opportunity to grow in love of the Eucharist.
Join Bishop Ruggieri in prayer during Holy Hour and Solemn Vespers at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Deacons Ezekiel Yisi and Evans Yongyee will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. All are welcome to attend.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacrament of confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic teens and adults in central Maine. A light reception follows the liturgy.
Save the date for the first annual Catholic Homeschooling Conference. The conference will be held on June 27 at Husson College in Bangor.
Catholics marking milestone wedding anniversaries are invited to participate in the annual Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass, which will be celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri on Saturday, June 27. at St. John Church in Bangor.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic teens and adults in the Spanish community.
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.








