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June 8, 2025

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Pentecost, celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Christ’s disciples and marks the end of the season of Easter.

May 29, 2025

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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

In the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, we celebrate Christ's bodily ascension into heaven, which occurred in the presence of his apostles.

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Celebrating the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec

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By Diocese of Portland

A celebratory brunch is held in Wells to recognize and thank the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec for more than a century of service to the people of Maine.

Father Kevin Upham sprinkles tools with holy water.

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Feast of St. Joseph the Worker celebrated with the Blessing of Tools in Portland

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By Diocese of Portland

Father Kevin Upham led a Blessing of the Tools and Equipment prayer service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

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Blessing of the Tools and Equipment in Brewer Honored St. Joseph the Worker on April 30

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By Diocese of Portland

Anyone who uses tools, equipment, and other implements or utensils in their work were encouraged to bring a tool of their trade to the service for blessing.

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Bishop to Celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for Baptized Catholic Teens and Adults in Bangor & Falmouth

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By Diocese of Portland

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.

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St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island Celebrating Centennial with Rejoicing and Renovations

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By Diocese of Portland

In celebration of 100 years of life and ministry on Peaks Island, the St. Christopher centennial is being marked and commemorated in a number of ways with joyful reverence and an eye to the future.

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"Month of Mary" Events, Prayers, and Resources

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By Diocese of Portland

For centuries, the month of May has been dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. During this month, Christians offer up to Mary from their hearts an especially loving homage of prayer and veneration. We turn to Mary in prayer because she helps us to say “yes” to God in our daily lives.

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“Leap of Faith” Reawakens Former St. Bridget Church in Vassalboro

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By Diocese of Portland

The doors opened at the St. Bridget Center in 2018 and has since been a home for charitable initiatives like “Sew for a Cause,” weekly community cribbage on Thursday nights, and wedding receptions, graduation parties, and other special events to offset maintenance costs.