Events

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.

On September 20th, St. Matthew Church in Limerick will be hosting a SEEK Local retreat at St. Matthew Church with keynote speaker Bishop James Ruggieri.

Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, and all in public safety will be recognized for their faithful commitment and self-sacrifice at the Blue Mass.

Questions about the compatibility of faith and science are ever pressing in our world today. The Catholic faith has long looked to a deeper understanding of the world and the cosmos through scientific exploration and inquiry. The Portland Catholic Center for Faith Fall Conference is in an invitation to learn more about the beautiful harmony of faith and science. 

Partake in a two-day conference on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Guild Hall (307 Congress Street, Portland, Maine). 

Friday, September 26
4:00PM – 6:00 PM- Saints of Science Fair, Guild Hall, Children & youth present posters on saints and notable Catholics who have made contributions in the field of science, Heavy hors d'oeuvres served
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM- Welcome & Presentation, Fr. Paul Gabor, Vatican Observatory
7:00 PM - Night Prayer, Cathedral

Questions about the compatibility of faith and science are ever pressing in our world today. The Catholic faith has long looked to a deeper understanding of the world and the cosmos through scientific exploration and inquiry. The Portland Catholic Center for Faith Fall Conference is in an invitation to learn more about the beautiful harmony of faith and science. 

Partake in a two-day conference on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Guild Hall (307 Congress Street, Portland, Maine). 

 
FRIDAY - September 26th - details here

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion to children in St. Mary of the Visitation Parish.

Local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, and all in public safety will be recognized for their faithful commitment and self-sacrifice at the Blue Mass.

Bishop Ruggieri will celebrate Mass for the 175th anniversary of St. Gabriel Church in Winterport.

The Parish of the Holy Eucharist invites all to the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. Join us at Holy Martyrs Church on Friday, Octboer 3 at 6:30pm to commemorate St. Francis' passing from this life into eternity with Bishop Ruggieri. This service will include Evening Prayer I and the recitation of prayers related to St. Francis' life and death.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion to children in Corpus Christi Parish.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, part of St. Joseph Parish, will offer Mass on Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 5, at 11 a.m. at the Fryeburg Fair.

Bishop James Ruggieri will preside at a Holy Hour at 4:30 p.m. followed by Evening Prayer at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

Join us to honor one of our newest saints with a newly renovated chapel. The St. Carlo Acutis Veneration Chapel at St. Anne's Church in Gorham will be formally dedicated on Sunday October 12 at 11:00 AM. Bishop Ruggieri will be the celebrant for this special mass.

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion to children in St. Brendan the Navigator Parish.