Bishop Ruggieri discusses paragraphs 101 to 184, which explain, "the church does not merely place a Bible in our hands. She proclaims it at mass, she explains it in preaching, she interprets it within tradition, she guards it so that it guards us."
February 17, 2026
Event
One and all are invited to celebrate "Fat Tuesday," the day before Lent, on Tuesday, February 17, in the hall of St. Mary Church in Wells.
April 12, 2026
Event
A Divine Mercy Sunday celebration will be held Sunday, April 12, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford.
February 16, 2026
Event
Good Shepherd Parish invites you to a two-night parish mission retreat led by Father Thomas McCarthy, OSA, an Augustinian priest, experienced retreat director, and parish preacher.
February 2, 2026
Event
The Parish of the Holy Savior will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, otherwise known as Candlemas Day, with a traditional candle blessing.
Continuing through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Bishop Ruggieri explores the deep restlessness of the human heart.
February 17, 2026
Event
As we prepare to enter Lent, the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will hold at Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Guild Hall, located at 307 Congress Street in Portland.
This episode marks the beginning of a series of episodes focused on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Bishop Ruggieri explains the historical context of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and gives an introduction to what it contains.
May 16, 2026
Event
What differentiates the diocesan priesthood from religious order priests? What makes marriage unique among all vocations? Come to our next REV Retreat and find out! All Catholic young adults, high school-aged and older, are invited to participate in a day of vocational exploration and an opportunity to grow in love of the Eucharist.
January 6, 2026
Event
In celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord, a traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated on the feast day, January 6, at St. Joseph Oratory in Portland.
