Events

St. Christopher's Church will host its annual summer fair on Saturday, July 5 from 10 am to 2 pm at 15 Central Avenue on Peaks Island. Hop the ferry to enjoy raffles, grill, lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake, baked goods, rummage sale, kids' activities and the famous cake walk. 

All are invited to pray the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on the Cathedral West Lawn on July 12 at noon.

Holy Spirit Parish invites kids to explore the "True North" during a Vacation Bible School that will be held at St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road in Wells, July 14-18, 9 a.m. to noon.

Wilderness Adventure will the theme of a Vacation Bible Camp that will be held at Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth, from July 14-1, 9 a.m. to noon.

All Saints Parish will hold a summer fair on Saturday, July 19,  at beautiful Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Boothbay Harbor.

St. Brendan the Navigator Parish invites pre-K - fifth graders, along with older children and adult volunteers, to "True North Totally Catholic" where campers will find their way in a world gone wild.

St. Matthew Parish in Limerick will hold its 40th annual Funshine Fair on July 26 , 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday, July 27, 8 a.m. to noon. In addition, a clothing booth will be open July 21-25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

St. Matthew Parish in Limerick will hold its 40th annual Funshine Fair on July 26 , 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday, July 27, 8 a.m. to noon. In addition, a clothing booth will be open July 21-25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All are invited to pray the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on the Cathedral West Lawn on August 2 at Noon.

The 100th St. Peter's Italian Bazaar will be held in front of the church on Federal Street in Portland on August 8 and 9, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bishop James Ruggieri will join in the celebration of the 100th St. Peter's Italian Bazaar with a Mass on August 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter Church in Portland. 

Children will join the Great Journey with Jesus through the Church year during a Vacation Bible School at St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford. Children ages 5-11 are invited to participate.

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.

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.

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.