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.
Lifelong Faith Formation
The annual Maine Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 15 was a lively congregation of men from all across Maine.
Bishop Deeley blesses new Catholics in the diocese.
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.
With the halls and walls at St. Benedict Church decorated by volunteers and staff, over 40 children in Benedicta were able to spend a week walking the “cobblestone streets” in Babylon, learn about Daniel’s courage, and grow on their own faith journeys during the Vacation Bible School on June 26-30.
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.
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.
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 pair of special presentations (same session repeated twice) set for July aim to inform and solidify a further understanding of the foundational principles and practical actions of the process of Christian Initiation.
Couples celebrating more than 1,200 years of marriage combined received a blessing from Bishop Deeley during the Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass.
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 Deeley invites teenagers and adults from around Maine who already have been baptized in the Catholic Church to receive the sacrament of confirmation at either of two different Masses.
The motto of “Making Music, Praying Twice” at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth serves as an invitation for parents, grandparents, and children who seek the experience of integrating music, prayer, and Catholic culture into daily family life.
Faith formation children at St. Francis Xavier Church worked together to make life a little easier for Maine foster children.
Kim Suttie, the pastoral life coordinator at Corpus Christi Parish in Waterville, loves sharing her faith with othres.
Prior to the pandemic, the CLC offered a wide range of retreats, marriage preparation, and other programs designed to strengthen the faith of participants and increase their participation in parish life.
Praying the Rosary is a powerful way to strengthen the Church and remind all of the love of God and the need to serve each other.
June 23 — June 27, 2025
Event
St. Paul the Apostle Parish will be hosting Catholic Summer Camp from July 23 to 27 (Monday-Friday) at St. Joseph's Church Hall in Brewer. Each day starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. Registration is open for all children ages 4-10.
July 6, 2025
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Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacrament of confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic teens and adults in the Spanish community of Cherryfield.
July 18 — July 19, 2025
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Are you looking to learn how to accompany seekers to Christ? The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (OLFF) will be hosting a Maine Mission Summit: Maine Mission Summit to help equip priests, deacons, parish leaders and OCIA coordinators to understand more about the Christian Initiation process and to become more effective ministers to their seekers. The speakers for this event will be Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal from Team Initiation.
August 17, 2025
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Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass and administer the sacraments of confirmation and first Communion to children in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.
August 30, 2025
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In his homily on June 1, Pope Leo XIV said “...families become privileged places in which to encounter
Jesus, who loves us and desires our good, always.”
