Events

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15), we celebrate the Blessed Mother's assumption into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life. The solemnity is a holy day of obligation.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland.

All are invited for Mass celebrating the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri. Mass will be followed by a reception. 

Line up some putts and take a few swings to benefit Saint André Home’s CourageLIVES, a program that provides support and services for people impacted by human trafficking and exploitation.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland at 4 p.m. Mass is followed by the annual African Festival in Guild Hall.

The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, will be held at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, located on 307 Congress Street in Portland, on Saturday, August 23, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m.

A Harvest Mass and Supper will be held in the warehouse at Daniel Corey Farms, 211 Lynds Road in Monticello, on Sunday, August 24. The Mass will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. If you will be attending and would like to bring something for the supper, call St. Mary of the Visitation Parish at 207-532-2871 or sign up on the sheets located at St. Mary of the Visitation Church on 110 Military Street in Houlton.

The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal is leading presentations and discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church during workshops held across the state.

The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal is leading presentations and discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church during workshops held across the state.

All are invited to pray the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on September 13 at noon at St. Peter Church in Portland. The gathering will be held in commemoration of the Blessed Mother's appearances to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917.

The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal is leading presentations and discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church during workshops held across the state.

The 17th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 4, 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.

All are invited to pray the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on October 11 at noon on the west lawn of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.