During the Mass, celebrated on the Wednesday of Holy Week, the bishop ceremonially distributes the holy oils blessed and consecrated during the Chrism Mass.
Diocesan News
"The Holy Spirit that we receive through sacramental anointing is meant to penetrate our hearts," said the bishop.
Every pew of the cathedral was full for the Palm Sunday Mass, which marks the start of Holy Week.
One hundred thirteen people participated in the day, which was focused on building up the Domestic Church and living our faith at home.
During the dedication Mass, Bishop Ruggieri said the altar is a sign of Christ in our midst and a place where heaven touches earth.
Bishop Emeritus, the homilist for the Mass, told the faithful the best way to celebrate the saint was to live as he lived.
Help us raise the remaining $37,000 needed to bring a dedicated missionary team to the greater Portland area.
The largest men's conference in recent years attracted participants across two locations.
Bishop Ruggieri urges students to trust in the Lord, saying "truth allows us to bring our real lives before him."
Parishioners donate essentials such as toothpaste, shampoo, and socks, which will be given to residents released from the jail.
The Rosary Rally was organized by the young adult group at Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston and included remarks from Bishop James Ruggieri.
Bishop James Ruggieri presided over the rite, which was celebrated the first weekend of Lent in Presque Isle, Winslow, and Portland.
The parish was honored by Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry for its food pantry, monthly community meal, and funeral luncheons. The award was presented by Bishop James Ruggieri.
The Knights pieced together a Nativity scene that was created by a member of the Knights in 1981.
In a twist on Giving Tuesday, when many nonprofits ask for donations, Catholic Charities Maine uses the day to spread warmth to others.
Five men mark a milestone in their journey to the permananent diaconates, with their institution as alcolytes, who are called to assist priests and deacons at the altar.
Bishop Ruggieri blessed the Father Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex during a Mass celebrated on November 18.
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a memorial Mass for Bishop David Bacon and blessed Bishop Bacon's new tomb which is now located in the main church.
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a Respect Life Mass at Our Lady of Wisdom Church, located at the Newman Center in Orono.
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a Mass in honor of the sisters at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville.
The chapel, dedicated to the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, is located at St. Anne Church in Gorham.
During a Holy Hour at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Bishop James Ruggieri emphasized that every human life merits dignity from the moment of conception.
The Mass of Dedication marked the beginning of a new life for the Catholic community in Orono.
Bishop James Ruggieri was joined by Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley, Father Seamus Griesbach, Father Daniel Greenleaf for a Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross.
The title of monsignor, with the rank of Chaplain to His Holiness, was granted to Msgr. Jean-Paul Labrie and Msgr. Frank Murray by Pope Francis, just before his passing.
After 98 years, the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary will no longer be serving the Lewiston community. The remaining two sisters are retiring and leaving Maine.
Held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, the African Festival featured music, dancing, food, and Mass celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri.
Carrying on a long-time tradition, dozens of volunteers got together to make 13,000 cookies for the St. Peter's Italian Bazaar, which is marking its 100th anniversary.
The St. Peter's Italian Bazaar will be held outside St. Peter Church in Portland on August 8 and 9.
During the Mass, participants will join in praying for God's blessing upon the harvest season for farmers. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Kevin Martin, pastor of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton and St. Agnes Parish in Island Falls.
The golf benefit will be held August 16 at Pirate's Cove in Old Orchard Beach.
Bishop Ruggieri emphasizes the personal nature of evangelization, following Jesus' example.
Ezekiel Yisi Banla and Evans Bongwun-nyuy Yongyee were ordained for the Diocese of Kumbo at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
The procession, organized by St. John Vianney Parish, began at the municipal center and continued by the historic block house and then to St. Louis Church
Msgr. Jean Paul-Labrie and Msgr. Frank J. Murray are acknowledged with the rank of Chaplains of His Holiness.
The Mass is an opportunity for the bishop to welcome those who were baptized and welcomed into full Communion with the Catholic Church at Easter, as well as adults and teens who were newly confirmed.
Nearly 1,000 people attended the ordination Mass, which was celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston.
Faithful join in prayer for vocations as the diocese prepares to ordain three men to the priesthood.
A Eucharistic Holy Hour and Solemn Vespers for Vocations were held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
The goal of the conference is to gather women from across the state to celebrate the joy of being a Catholic woman in Maine and to give them an opportunity to form Christ-centered friendships with other Catholic women.
Bishop Ruggieri was joined by Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley and 13 priests for a Mass celebrated for Pope Leo XIV at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
For the first time in history, the Catholic Church will be led by an American-born pope, Pope Leo XVI.
White smoke has been seen rising from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a new pope has been chosen.
The bishop recalled Pope Francis's humility and called upon the faithful to seek to draw closer to Christ, as Pope Francis urged them to do.
The Mass was celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri, who was joined by 27 priests and 11 permanent deacons, along with the women religious and the lay faithful.
Hundreds filled the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Easter for the celebration of the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord.
The blessing of Easter baskets was held at Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon Falls, St. Mary Church in Bangor, and St. Louis Church in Portland, where it was led by Bishop James Ruggieri.
The Stations of the Cross were prayed in English, French, Kirundi, and Portuguese to reflect the Lewiston area's diverse Catholic population.
Given the size of the Diocese of Portland, each year the oils are brought to Aroostook County to be used for sacraments throughout the year.
On Monday April 14 in the afternoon, the following framework was sent by the diocese to the steering committee of the independent group in response to a proposal for a bridge year.
The Chrism Mass, during which the oils that will be used in the sacraments during the coming year are blessed, brings together clergy, religious, and parishioners from across Maine.
