Remembering Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB, the tenth bishop of Portland who died on July 2, 2023.
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To serve immigrants from Burundi and Rwanda, once a month, Mass is celebrated in Kirundi at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston.
A new endowment through the Catholic Foundation of Maine is dedicated to preserving St. Mary of the Isles Church on Islesboro.
St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island commemorates its centennial with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley
When high costs threatened to derail the building of the new Our Lady of Ransom Church in Mechanic Falls, parishioners took on much of the work themselves.
The newly renovated St. Mary Church in Oxford celebrates its centennial
Bishop George Nkuo spent time meeting with the missionary priests he has sent here and celebrated Mass at St. Joseph Church in Ellsworth.
Father Cyprian Tatah from the Diocese of Kumbo is now serving at the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes.
Since it was created eight years ago, the Garden of Eaten at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough has donated thousands of pounds of produce to the South Portland Food Cupboard.
Bishop Robert Deeley reflects on his 50 years of priestly ministry.
Bette and Joe DiAngelo are committed to serving Holy Family Parish in Greenville and being witnesses to others of their Catholic faith.
Residents of St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion in Lewiston, a long-term residential care and rehabilitation facility, gather monthly to praise the Lord in song.
Lorelei Bonney, a recent graduate of Saint Dominic Academy, and Madeline Fowler, who graduated from Cheverus H.S. in Portland are the winners of the 2023 Catholic Foundation of Maine Lila Grace Sullivan Amirault Scholarships
David Robichaud wins the 2023 Father Charles Irvin Memorial Essay Contest. David's essay reflected on how his grandmother displayed for him the face of Christ.
Kimberly and Nisajith Welikadage were among those who entered the Catholic Church at Easter, something they say has changed their lives.
Catholic Charities Maine Relief & Hope Services provides emergency assistance to those in need.
Daniel Mahoney is ordained to the permanent diaconate by Bishop Robert Deeley
The Christian Life Center in Frenchville has been helping people grow in their faith for a half century.
Colby Catholics, the campus ministry group at Colby College in Waterville, is helping students live vibrant faith lives.
William Ridge, a teacher at Holy Cross School in South Portland, wins the 2023 Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year Award.
Sister Elsa Telon, RSR, and Sister Mirian Maradiaga, RSR, are actively engaged in Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Portland.
The closing of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Springvale.
Jeannine DeRosby has lived a faith-filled life of service and sees her work as a bookkeeper as a ministry, not just a job.
St. Thomas School in Sanford celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Delvin Choice, a professional Gospel singer, holds a music residency at St. Brigid School in Portland.
St. Mary's Renaissance School in Lewiston has been helping students with behavioral issues for more than 25 years.
Father Michael Adebote, SMA, is now serving as a hospital chaplain in Lewiston.
Parish pastoral councils are a vital part of parish life in the Diocese of Portland.
Kim Suttie, the pastoral life coordinator at Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville, loves sharing her faith with othres.
Sister Bernadette Gautreau spent 50 years serving among the Cree people in northern Alberta, Canada.
The Heart of St. Francis Franciscan fraternity is canonically established in Houlton.
The Rite of Candidacy is celebrated for 11 men who publicly expressed their desire to be ordained permanent deacons.
The St. Bernard Soup Kitchen in Rockland has been serving the community for nearly 40 years.
The Esther Residence provides a bridge to women leaving incarceration.
Reggie and John Rancourt have been helping with the offertory collection at St. Gabriel Church in Winterport for more than 100 years combined.
Two Felician Sisters reflect on St. Joseph Healthcare's history as the Bangor hospital celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Members of the Saint Isidore Corps. spend the summer visiting members of St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay.
Stations of the Cross have been added to the grounds of St. Peter Church in East Millinocket.
Bishop Robert Deeley joins with parishioners to celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Anne Church in Gorham.
Those who spend time in eucharistic adoration at the Rivier Chapel in Lewiston say that is has changed their lives.
18-year-old Ryan Young's search for answers lead him to the Catholic Chuch
His Eminence Antoine Cardinal Kambanda celebrates Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concepton in Portland.
The diocese welcomes Father Elaiyaraja Thaniyel, HGN, and Father Brittoraj Amalogam, HGN, members of the Heralds of Good News.
A ministry of and for young adults, Casco Bay Catholics provides an opportunity for participants to grow in faith and friendship
Volunteers at the St. Louis Ecumenical Food Pantry make sure everyone feels welcome
The importance of putting God first, followed by family, are lessons Stephen Letourneau, CEO of Catholic Charities Maine, says he learned from his parents, who continue to be his mentors to this day
Catholic Charities Maine's Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children has been serving youths across the state for 48 years.
Nick and Garrett Bernardo continue to live their faith while running a successful sportswear company.
Gene Boyce, who celebrated his 90th birthday in 2022, has been volunteering at the St. Sebastian Thrift Shop in Madison since it welcomed its first customers.
For the first time in 134 years, St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston will not have a Sister of Charity physically present. Sister Claire Pouliot, SCSH, the sole remaining sister serving there, retired in April 2022.
