November 2 is the Commemoration of All the Faithful departed, better known as All Souls’ Day.
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Facilitated by Cross Catholic Outreach, the program invites people to fill up shoeboxes with toys and other gifts to be delivered to children in developing countries.
Family members and friends of the deceased as well as other community members gathered for a prayer service at Holy Family Church in Lewiston
Many sections of the Millinocket Cemetery have unmarked graves where children who died in the pandemic are buried.
Hundreds gathered at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul for the 'One Lewiston' Community Vigil to remember those killed in the mass shooting.
All Saints' Day is a holy day of obligation
The Mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Machias on Wednesday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m.
A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Lewiston.
People may stop by at any time to pray for the victims, for personal healing, or for other intentions
The two-day mission will be presented by Dr. Ralph Martin at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough.
Christmas fairs are a chance to gather in community, while raising money to support parishes and ministries.
Bishop Robert Deeley encourages the faithful in Maine to participate in the Worldwide Day of Prayer and Fasting called for by Pope Francis on Friday, October 27.
This is an opportunity to have your questions asked about eucharistic adoration.
The seven-week series will be held Wednesday evenings at St. Matthew Church in Hampden.
Bishop Robert Deeley will join with parishioners and former priests of the parish for a centennial Mass.
A celebration that will include a eucharistic procession, a parish wide Mass, and a bean supper will be held on October 28.
Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland was among several parishes around Maine holding Blessing of the Animals prayer services to offer gratitude to God for the gift of pets in our lives.
The theme of the retreat is "Becoming Men of Light."
There will now be additional Sunday Masses and additional confession times to provide greater opportunities for the faithful to attend Mass.
People brought a variety of pets to be blessed outside St. Mary Church in Bangor.
The registration deadline for the Fall Sacred Music Conference is October 3. The conference is open to directors of music, cantors, and volunteer choir members from around New England.
The Morning of Reflection with include Mass, the Rosary, the Litany of Loreto, adoration, and Father Patrick's presentation.
The contest seeks to enkindle in the students a love for St. Francis and the beauty of creation.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish will welcome Lisa Cotter, a nationally acclaimed Catholic speaker and author, will offer a presentation to Catholic teens and young adults on November 11.
In celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, animal lovers are invited to bring their pets and have them blessed.
Dozens attended the annual African Festival held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Guild Hall. The gala is a celebration of African culture and a fundraiser for the community programs offered by Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish in Protland
The celebration will include a presentation on St. Francis, a Transitus Service, Blessing of the Animals, and Mass.
Parishioners who attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham donate healthy snacks to give to children in the community who need them.
The golf benefit will be held Saturday, September 23, at Pirate's Cove in Old Orchard Beach.
The Blue Mass is celebrated annually to express gratitude and to pray for all those who work in public safety.
Father Wilfred Labbe joined with members of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish and students from St. Thomas School on Monday, September 11, to break ground for a new parish rectory, the first stage of an ambitious project that will include the building of a parish center.
Catholic men from around the state are invited to attend the retreat which will be led by Devin Schadt, a cofounder of the Fathers of St. Joseph
On September 15, the Catholic Church commemorates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, a day to reflect upon Mary’s sorrows as the mother of Christ
Father Bill Garrott, a Dominican preacher, will lead parish missions in Caribou, Houlton, and Millinocket
Parishioners and friends are invited to walk from booth to booth, sampling different foods.
Bishop Robert Deeley joined with parishioners in celebrating improvements to the already beautiful sanctuary of St. Gregory the Great Church in Gray.
Bishop Robert Deeley will bless the mensa of a new altar at St. Gregory the Great Church in Gray, as well as a new statue of the church's patron.
Special Masses will be held September 8 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Presque Isle and St. Peter Church in East Millinocket.
The course surveys salvation history in the Old and New Testament, core doctrines, sacramental theology, prayer, and spiritual growth. The last part of the course delves into practical teaching techniques to build confidence in teaching and communicating the faith effectively.
Directors of music, cantors, and volunteer choir members from around New England will gather at Sacred Heart Church in Yarmouth on October 12-14 for a three-day workshop that will offer an enriching and transformative experience including the fundamentals of singing, music theory and structure, cantor training, and even introduction to chant.
Members of Maine’s African community gather at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Lewiston for a Mass celebrated in Kirundi, the primary language of Burundi, and featuring the Choir Notre Dame de la Paix, an experience that has created new bonds with the parish and each other.
The festival will include music, costumes, handmade crafts, and the opportunity to sample many Central and South American dishes like tacos, tamales, pupusas, arepas, rellenitos, chicken stew, flan, and much more.
People of all faiths are encouraged to gather at the Mass on September 17. Bishop Deeley will serve as the main celebrant.
The event will feature a variety of music, dancing, and foods from many African countries, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Cameroon, Sudan, and Angola.
The Harvest Mass is a tradition that dates back decades and offers an opportunity to pray for a good harvest for farmers, who have had a challenging year due to the abundance of rain.
The first day of September is celebrated by Christians around the world as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It also marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, which will conclude on the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi on October 4.
The collection coincides with the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta on September 5.
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation will host an evening of learning and reflection for older teens and adults focused on each person’s vital service in the community worship of Mass.
Each year, hundreds of people participate in this event by purchasing candles in honor of a loved one which are placed around Mizpah’s pond for the luminary walk.
The renovations are made possible by the successful “Rebuild His Church” capital campaign held by the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord, of which the Newman Center is a part.
