The 16th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 26, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music and great company.

Bishop Ruggieri will join with parishioners in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham.

Bishop James Ruggieri will join in the celebration of the 98th St. Peter's Italian Bazaar with a Mass on August 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter Church in Portland. 

St. Matthew Parish in Limerick will hold its 39th annual Funshine Fair July 27-28, with a clothing booth and flea market open July 22-28.

St. Matthew Parish in Limerick will hold its annual Funshine Fair July 27-28, with a clothing booth and flea market open July 22-28.