Prince of Peace Parish's Cross The Street Ministry wins the Catholic Charities Maine Matthew 25 Award for its growing ministry to feed and support those who are living on the streets of Lewiston.
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Campus ministry at the University of Maine in Orono and at other colleges and universities is helping college students grow in their faith.
Ann Slonina, a kindergarten teacher at Saint Dominic Academy in Lewiston, is honored as the 2025 Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year.
The dynamic duo of Catholic Charities Maine’s Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children. That is how coworkers describe Gayle Flegel and Lori Spencer.
Suzanne Lafreniere serves as the director of the Office of Public Policy and pro-life liaison, for the Diocese of Portland, advocating for Catholic values and human rights.
Father Mike Schmitz addresses the question: I have been trying to pray more regularly, but I keep getting so distracted. It is really frustrating. What am I doing wrong?
Father Alexander Boucher shares some thoughts with the three deacons who will soon be ordained to the preisthood.
Of all the actions taking place during Mass, the Eucharistic Prayer is the reason why we have come together.
How your gifts to the Catholic Appeal help to support the mission of the Church, founded by Christ.
People who entered the Catholic Church at Easter share their journeys.
An increasing number of people are turning to Mildred's Food Pantry, part of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton.
Catholic Charities Maine's Opioid Health Homes will be expanding to serve teenagers as well as adults.
Priests from Cameroon discuss the environmental challenges facing their homeland, including those resulting from climate change.
Sophie Ritchie wants to spread Christ's light and love through her art.
An indulgence is part of the Church’s ministry to heal the consequences of sin in the world. But it is not something very well understood, even by Catholics.
Father Mike Schmitz says being humble and expressing gratitude our keys to overcoming pride.
The mission of the Church consists of three dimensions: To proclaim the Gospel, to bring people to Jesus Christ, and to build the reign of God.
The preparation of the gifts is the one point during the Mass when the priest is doing one thing and the congregation is doing another.
The St. Francis Recovery Center in Auburn helps men struggling with substance use and other co-occurring use disorders. Many of its workers are in recovery themselves.
Karissah and Joseph Stewart say their lives have not been the same since they discovered the Catholic faith. They will be baptized this Easter.
Barbara Vassallo is St. Brigid School's new spiritual animator, a position intended to help bring faith to life at the school.
Fran, who lives in western Maine, shares her own story of loss, the result of abortions and miscarriages, and how she is now trying to help other women.
Bishop James Ruggieri joined with Vietnamese Catholics in celebrating the Lunar New Year with a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Asylum seekers complete a construction industry pre-apprenticeship program, hoping to fill a need in
Members of Father Druillette Council 2537 of the Knights of Columbus gathered on January 25 to celebrate the council's centennial.
The Seven Sisters Apostolate and Fasting Brothers pray and fast daily for the priests of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston.
Pope Francis announced an indulgence that would be available to the faithful during the jubilee year.
Inspired by Father Paul Dumais, the pastor, parishioners at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay and St. Joseph Parish in Farmington bake artisan breads each week.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon look to the early days of the congregation and bring back the agrégée relationship.
George Janosco has been repairing the pietà at St. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery and the crucifix at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Lisbon Falls.
Seventh and eight graders at St. Thomas School share letters with older Sanford residents.
Eight candidates for the permanent diaconate are instituted into the Order of Lector and two into the Order of Acolyte.
The family of Joseph Tardiff discovers his grave at St. Peter's Cemetery in Lewiston is unmarked and takes steps to honor him.
Brother Irénée Richard, OP, the founder of the St. Martin de Porres Residence in Lewiston, is honored for his work.
Father Louis Phillips says a visit to a church while in Hawaii reinforced for him the belief that Catholics are always home.
January 2025 - The Universal Prayer or Prayers of the Faithful disappeared from the Church for 1,000 years but were brought back after Vatican II.
Bishop James Ruggieri looks ahead to the Jubilee Year of Hope which begins December 29, 2024.
Tracy Guerrette is a member of FIERCE, a ministry devoted to helping female athletes discover their true selves.
Sister Rita-Mae Bissonnette, RSR, marks 50 years of service in the Chancery of the Diocese of Portland.
The Catholic practice of requesting a Mass for someone who has died
November 2024 - Father Joe Black says the evidence shows that few of the conflicts in the world have been the result of religious disagreements.
November 2024 - A look at the Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed - Their Origins and Importance
The Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary celebrate 125 years of service to the people of Maine.
A trip to the Holy Land results in the purchase of a beautiful Nativity scene and then the creation of a Prince of Peace altar on which it now rests.
Lynda Rozell hits the road in an R.V. and witnesses to Christ in whichever campground or state she lands.
Deacon Al Burleigh, who serves at parishes in Houlton and Island Falls, celebrates his 20th year as a permanent deacon.
Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on Advent as a seacon of hope, during which we are not forgotten, we are not alone, and we have nothing to fear!
Bishop James Ruggieri says he is humbled to have had the opportunity to ordain a priest and three transitional deacons.
People from the Diocese of Portland share their experiences after attending the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Ordained to the priesthood by Bishop James Ruggieri in June, Father Matthew Valles reflects on his journey to the priesthood, his ordination day, and his early ministry as a priest of the Diocese of Portland.
