Bishop Robert Deeley marked 50 years of the priesthood with a Mass celebrated with family, friends, and coworkers in the chapel of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
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From June 26-30, over 100 children, youth and adult volunteers, and parish staff members gathered at St. Joseph Church in Brewer to learn about the mystery of the Mass and deepen their love for Jesus with crafts, snacks, games, music, and lessons in our faith.
Over the course of the next two weeks, the parish will raise a little Christmas “spirit” to offer a helping hand once again.
In an effort to do all they can to help Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for tens of thousands of people of all faiths to utilize.
For three consecutive days in late June, nearly 40 children from the Calais area gathered for the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish “Stellar” Vacation Bible School at Immaculate Conception Church in Calais. A special experience incorporating music, art, science, drama, and more as the children grew closer to Jesus.
On behalf of Pope Francis, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin sent condolences to Bishop Robert Deeley and the Church in Maine upon learning of the death of Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB
A Mass of Christian Burial is celebrated for Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB, in the church of Saint Anselm Abbey in Goffstown, N.H. Bishop Joseph died July 2 at the age of 94.
Maine’s Catholic Appeal Donors Helping to Better the Lives of Tens of Thousands of Neighbors in Need
It is impossible to quantify the effect the Catholic Appeal has had on the lives of thousands and thousands of Maine people, Catholic and non-Catholic, through the years.
All are welcome to gather for an evening centered around a practical exploration of the Catholic faith and the ways it is meant to impact your work, spirituality, and life.
A public Mass, celebrated by Bishop Nkuo and concelebrated by the priests from Cameroon, will be held at St. Joseph Church on 231 Main Street in Ellsworth on Thursday, July 27, at 9 a.m.
The performances are free and open to the public, but donations to help with the preservation of the historic Casavant organ, celebrating its 85th birthday, will be gratefully accepted. Here is the schedule, including several evening concerts.
Father Patrick Machayi, SMA, has been named a parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in Brunswick effective July 5.
Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB, a native of Millinocket who served as bishop of Portland from 1989 to 2004, died on July 2, 2023. Calling hours will be July 5 and a funeral Mass will be celebrated on July 6 at Saint Anselm Abbey in Manchester, NH.
David Robichaud 2023 Father Charles Irvin Memorial Essay Contest, writing about the influence his grandmother has had on his life of faith.
The 30th Summer Recital Series on Maine’s largest 19th-Century mechanical-action pipe organ, E. & G. G. Hook’s magnificent Opus 288, at St. John Church on 207 York Street in Bangor, will begin on July 27 and the complete schedule has now been announced.
The gathering, which will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., will begin with Mass followed by a social and refreshments, a talk by a Sister of Life, and the exposition, adoration, and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
A special Mass in honor of their patron saint and an outdoor festival will draw parishioners and community members to Windham on Saturday, July 15, for the third annual St. Anthony of Padua Festival.
All are welcome at the conference, which will be led by Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal, cofounders and codirectors of TeamRCIA.
Couples celebrating more than 1,200 years of marriage combined received a blessing from Bishop Deeley during the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass.
Regardless of age, the program promises to provide unforgettable weeks of faith formation and fun.
Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated annual Neophyte Mass, bringing together people from around the diocese who received the initiation sacraments during the Easter season.
Daily sessions will include presentations, Masses, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hours, and the opportunity for spiritual direction or confession with Fr. Lane.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help works with the Windham Food Pantry to deliver the donations to those in need.
As part of the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival, eucharistic adoration in regularly scheduled at over 60 Maine churches, from Kittery to Fort Kent.
Bishop Robert Deeley gathered with parishioners to bless and celebrate Mass at the new Our Lady of Ransom Church, located in what once was the parish hall.
The Catholic Church will celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests on Friday, June 16. Established by Saint John Paul II in 2002, the celebration occurs annually on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The event, which carried the Eucharist across the city on Sunday, made an indelible impact on participants and observers alike as the Parish Year of the Eucharistic Revival began.
Corpus Christi Sunday eucharistic processions were held in Belfast, Camden, Cherryfield, Farmington, Gorham, Houlton, Jay, Millinocket, Old Town, Portland, Rockland, Rumford, South Portland, Washburn, and Yarmouth!
For the first time in more than 60 years, a Knights of Columbus fundraiser will be held in the Machias area on Saturday, June 17.
The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) has awarded more than $1 million and counting in endowment dividends this year, providing welcome assistance to parishes, schools, and other religious organizations.
The shrine is located behind the rectory next to the church with two gatherings planned for the coming days: an outdoor Mass on Thursday, June 8, at 8:30 a.m. and a Mass and prayer service on Saturday, June 10, at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome.
Previously baptized Catholics receive the sacrament of confirmation and in some cases first holy Communion, during a Mass celebrated at Holy Martyrs of North America Church in Falmouth.
“Living Beyond Breast Cancer” is a national nonprofit providing information and support to patients newly diagnosed, in treatment, in post treatment, and those living with breast cancer.
Corpus Christi Sunday (June 11, 2023) launches the parish phase and there are many resources available to help local communities and individuals cooperate with the Holy Spirit and deepen our encounters with Jesus as we receive, adore, celebrate, and live the transformative power of his Real Presence.
The group followed a truck carrying a statue of Mary adorned with flowers.
The four-day summer camp will feature faith, music, and movement and is especially designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as well as their caregivers. All are welcome.
Bishop Deeley will celebrate the Mass at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
From games to delicious food to a crowd that was double the size of expectations, the 2023 Holy Spirit Family Fest, held in the parking lot of St. Mary Church in Wells, exceeded the wildest of expectations on Sunday, May 21.
Bishop Robert Deeley and nine priests of the diocese were honored for their years of priestly ministry during the Jubilarian Mass celebrated at Holy Redeemer Church in Bar Harbor.
“Coming to our group can maybe put them at ease.”
In addition to welcoming the faithful to hundreds of Masses offered in parish churches each day, priests also make time to journey to those who cannot come to them for the celebration of Mass, including those living in nursing homes.
Fr. Richard Rice will lead a special healing service at St. Patrick Church, located on 380 Academy Hill Road in Newcastle, on Sunday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to gather at the service, which will also include prayer teams to assist those in need.
The conference aims to offer confidence for participants to engage seekers, ways for parishes to make their catechumenate ministry a source of joy and not stress, proven pillars of creating “intentional disciples,” and practical actions parishes can take to make themselves “communities of calling forth disciples.”
With a capacity for around 200 people and its beautiful location, the chapel is a popular site for residents, summer visitors, and those getting married, and remains open through Labor Day Weekend.
Mizpah is a non-profit organization that is open to the general public, free of charge. The retreat features 15 buildings, beautiful viewing sites, and nature walks through trails winding through 109 acres.
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord occurs 40 days after Christ's resurrection. It is the important, final piece of the Paschal Mystery, which began with Christ's Passion and death. Because Christ ascended, we, as members of the body of Christ, also look forward to ascending into heaven after our bodily resurrection.
More than 150 members of the Hispanic community gathered for a retreat at Cathedral's Guild Hall in Portland.
In an effort to help the women served by Mother Seton House in Fryeburg, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough and St. Hyacinth Church in Westbrook are holding a pair of special fundraisers in the coming weeks.
The Baccalaureate Mass and Saturday’s Commencement, as well as the nursing pinning ceremony (Friday at 2:30 p.m.), will all be livestreamed for those who cannot attend.
In an effort to help local women and families in need, Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will hold a personal care items drive at churches in Old Town, Bradley, and Indian Island on Mother’s Day Weekend (May 13-14).
