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From the Bishop
The mission of the Church consists of three dimensions: To proclaim the Gospel, to bring people to Jesus Christ, and to build the reign of God.
Bishop James Ruggieri looks ahead to the Jubilee Year of Hope which begins December 29, 2024.
Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on Advent as a seacon of hope, during which we are not forgotten, we are not alone, and we have nothing to fear!
Bishop James Ruggieri says he is humbled to have had the opportunity to ordain a priest and three transitional deacons.
Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on short attention spans and Pope Francis' call for shorter homilies.
Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on his first days as bishop of Portland.
Bishop Robert Deeley reflects on his 10 years as bishop of Portland.
As part of the synodal process, the Diocese of Portland convoked meetings to hear from the faithful.
The bishop reflects on the need for vocations and for young men and women to discern what God is calling them to in life.
Through our belief in Christ, Hope is Ours, Even in Difficult Times such as the Lewiston Mass shooting.
Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum expands on the teachings of Laudato Si.
Bishop Robert Deeley reflects on Bishop Joseph as a man who always kept Christ at the center of his life.
Bishop Robert Deeley says the most poignant moments of his priesthood after been centered around the Eucharst
The truths of our faith, the bishop said. can seem contradictory amid reports regarding incidents of sexual abuse of minors by clerics that occurred decades ago.
Strengthening pastoral councils: An example of synodality at work
A new approach to New Year’s resolutions
Our first steps in the synodal process
Reviving appreciation for the great gift of the Eucharist
Become the evangelizer you were sent to be
Finding a welcoming gift in the Catholic Church
Lent: A time to connect with one another
New synodal process is an opportunity to gather, listen, and reflect
Finding hope in God’s eternal love
Our global responsibility to confront COVID-19
Care for our common home begins with care for one another
Should I get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Fratelli tutti: a call for a rebirth of universal fraternity
Our call to faithful citizenship
Opening our hearts to heal the racial divide
The Gift of the Most Holy Eucharist
A visit to the threshold of the apostles
Celebrating a beautiful house of God
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The beautiful season of summer has arrived. It has taken a while, but here we are. I hope it means that you will have a chance to enjoy the beauty of Maine
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“O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant we pray that we who keep the Lord’s Resurrection may, through the renewal brought by your Spirit, rise up in the light of life.”
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Easter is a moveable feast. This year, we celebrate the vigil on April 20. Harvest will arrive just before we enter the holy season of Lent which prepares us for the joy of Easter.
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Soon after we begin the new year, we will celebrate the holiday honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, we mark it on January 21.
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Our Church is sorely wounded. This summer, a succession of horrible stories confronted us -- difficulties caused by human sin and the failure to deal properly with that sin.
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Our calendar year begins on January 1, yet, many feel that the year begins when school opens and summer leisure winds down.
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It is finally summer. We looked forward to the beautiful weather through the winter and the opportunity it affords to enjoy the outdoors.
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Our Easter joy continues! During the celebration of the Easter Vigil, I was particularly taken by the first reading as we reflected on God’s word which, on that night, recounts for us the history of our salvation and God’s everlasting care for us.
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On a school visit early in December, the children gave me a preview of their Christmas concert singing for me the carol, “Joy to the World.”
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Last January, Pope Francis announced that the next Synod of Bishops would address itself to young people inviting them to think about their vocation to be members of the Church.
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Winter can be long in Maine. Just about everyone eagerly awaits the 4th of July, the summer, and the good weather. When I first came to Maine, I was told that you don’t leave Maine in summer.
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It is finally summer. Winter has ended at last, and we can enjoy good weather. In the midst of winter, I had the privilege of making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land...
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This Harvest arrives in the midst of the joy of Easter. We celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus which the catechism tells us is the “the crowning truth of our faith in Christ” (#638).
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With spring in the air, the media turns its attention to weddings. In this regard, I recently came across an article that spoke positively of the marriage workshop the author and his wife were required to take before their Catholic wedding.
