Bishop Robert Deeley celebrates the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
April 14, 2024
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The Diocese of Portland will host a celebration of Evening Prayer (Vespers) and Benediction followed by a reception to honor Bishop Robert P. Deeley as he completes 10 years of service as the 12th Bishop of Portland.
April 7, 2024
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An Easter egg hunt for children, along with a pancake breakfast, will be held at at St. Pius X Church in Portland on Sunday, April 7, following the 9:30 a.m. Children will be able to hunt for eggs inside the parish hall and outside the church.
The bishop shares his reflections on the holiest days of the liturgical year
The Easter Vigil is considered the greatest of all the Catholic Church's solemnities, beginning in darkness but then celebrating the Light coming into the world.
St. Louis Parish in Portland has held the Easter basket blessing for years, while St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor started a ceremony this year, with plans to make it an annual tradition.
On Good Friday, the faithful gather to remember and reflect upon the Passion and death of Christ. It is the only day of the year on which no Mass is celebrated.
Bishop Deeley celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
During the Mass of the Holy Oils, the oils that were blessed and consecrated the night before at the Chrism Mass are distributed to the priests of northern Maine, who also renew their priestly promises during the Mass.
Saint Dominic Academy students wins Travis Roy Award for best senior hockey player, St. Brigid School Student will represent Maine in Scripps National Spelling Bee
