November 8, 2025
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Bishop Ruggieri's Schedule
November 16, 2025
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Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on World Day of the Poor, Sunday, November 16, at 9 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 72 Federal Street in Portland. Very Reverend Seamus Griesbach, Pastor of the Portland and Peninsula & Island Parishes, will concelebrate.
Following Mass will be the special dedication of a new Homeless Jesus sculpture in the grotto courtyard. Sculptor Timothy Schmalz will be in attendance. A brunch will follow in the Monsignor DiMingo Hall, during which Bishop Ruggieri, Father Griesbach and Mr. Schmalz will speak.
November 17, 2025
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The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will host a blessing in celebration of the completion of the Fr. Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex at St. Gregory the Great Church, 29 N. Raymond Road, Gray on Monday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. His Excellency, Bishop James T. Ruggieri, will offer the blessing with Mass concelebrated by pastor Father Steven G. Cartwright. A dinner will immediately follow
November 20, 2025
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On November 20, Bishop James Ruggieri will join the Catholic Homeschool Coop at the Christian Life Center (CLC) for “Putting on the Mind of Christ.” The presentation will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CLC, located at 444 U.S. Route One in Frenchville. All area homeschooling families are invited.
November 27, 2025
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Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on Thanksgiving Day at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
December 25, 2025
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Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
December 25, 2025
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Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
February 26, 2026
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Join Bishop James Ruggieri for a Rosary Rally at the statehouse in Augusta on Thursday, February 26, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The rally, which is being held to show support for Catholic values, will take place while the legislature is in session.
October 24, 2026
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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.
