The celebration included a Mass at St. Margaret Church in Saco that was celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri and concelebrated by Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley.
The St. Peter's Grotto will include an area honoring the Blessed Mother, a courtyard dedicated to St. Peter, and Stations of the Cross dedicated to St. Rocco.
Bishop James Ruggieri ordained Deacon Matthew Valles to the priesthood during a Mass celebrated at St. John Church in Bangor. Approximately 600 people attended the ordination Mass.
Tien Hoa Nguyen, Thanh Duc Pham, and Erin Michael Donlon are ordained during a Mass celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, his first Mass since being ordained and installed as the Bishop of Portland
During a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., in the presence of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, Bishop James Ruggieri is ordained and installed as bishop of the Diocese of Portland.
Bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and family and friends gathered at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough to pray for and with Bishop-elect Ruggieri.
Parishioners of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston will hold a eucharistic procession from Holy Family Church to the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi.
Clergy, religious, and lay faithful from across the diocese gathered to pray with and for Bishop Deeley as he prepares to transition to a new role as bishop emeritus.
The adults and teens from more than 10 parishes received the sacrament of confirmation and in some cases first Holy Communion. The individuals had all been baptized Catholic but had not received one or both of the other initiation sacraments.
The Easter Vigil is considered the greatest of all the Catholic Church's solemnities, beginning in darkness but then celebrating the Light coming into the world.
St. Louis Parish in Portland has held the Easter basket blessing for years, while St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor started a ceremony this year, with plans to make it an annual tradition.
On Good Friday, the faithful gather to remember and reflect upon the Passion and death of Christ. It is the only day of the year on which no Mass is celebrated.
During the Mass of the Holy Oils, the oils that were blessed and consecrated the night before at the Chrism Mass are distributed to the priests of northern Maine, who also renew their priestly promises during the Mass.
Celebrated on the Tuesday of Holy Week, the Chrism Mass brings together clergy, religious, and lay faithful from around the Diocese of Portland. During the Mass, oils that will be used in the sacraments in the coming year are blessed and consecrated by the bishop.
Celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Mass recalls Jesus' triumphant entrance into Jerusalem but also recalls what would transpire next - his suffering and death on the cross.
One hundred fifty-eight people are preparing to be baptized and/or receive the initiation sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist at Easter. It is the highest number of people preparing to be baptized in the diocese in 17 years.
Bishop-Elect Ruggieri appeared at a news conference alongside Bishop Robert Deeley, expressing his gratitude to Pope Francis and saying he will let the Holy Spirit be his guide in his new ministry.
During the Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the bishop also wished parishioners a Happy Valentine's Day, saying that it is not contradictory to have Ash Wednesday fall on this day because it is really all about God's love.
All Saints Parish in Brunswick, Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville, St. Dominic Academy in Lewiston, and St. John Paul II Parish in Scarborough will participate in the national effort to tackle hunger.
The “Revitalization of the Eucharist and Vocations” Retreat, held at St. Joseph Church in Brewer, sought to help teens connect with the Eucharist and to discover where God is calling them in life.
The award, which was presented by Bishop Robert Deeley and Catholic Charities Maine CEO Stephen Letourneau, includes a monetary grant and a stained-glass plaque.
The MLK Day of Service, held in the hall of St. Hyacinth Church, aimed to bring together members of the community in support and fellowship to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Seminarian Matthew Valles, who is in formation for the priesthood, was ordained tot he transitional diaconate during a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Bishop Deeley celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on January 1, a day on which the Church observes both the World Day of Peace and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.