A special collection will be held during Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
December 17, 2023
Event
It is a tradition in Rome that on the Third Sunday of Advent children bring “Bambinelli," Baby Jesus figurines from their family Nativity scenes to St Peter’s Square for the Pope to bless them. Catholic churches throughout the world have begun to join in this tradition, and this year the Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes & Foothills will do so as well.
December 17, 2023
Event
It is a tradition in Rome that on the Third Sunday of Advent children bring “Bambinelli," Baby Jesus figurines from their family Nativity scenes to St Peter’s Square for the Pope to bless them. Catholic churches throughout the world have begun to join in this tradition, and this year the Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes & Foothills will do so as well.
December 17, 2023
Event
It is a tradition in Rome that on the Third Sunday of Advent children bring “Bambinelli," Baby Jesus figurines from their family Nativity scenes to St Peter’s Square for the Pope to bless them. Catholic churches throughout the world have begun to join in this tradition, and this year the Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes & Foothills will do so as well.
Parishes in the diocese offer sacrament of reconciliation during the third week of Advent
Parishes across the diocese celebrate Advent
It was a joyous occasion for parishioners who were able to celebrate Mass for the first time since the church was vandalized in October.
The St. James School Choir will be among the featured performers at The Alumni Band concert
Children from the faith formation class at St. James the Greater Church in Baileyville donated several bags of food to the pantry.
December 17, 2023
Event
St. Paul the Apostle Parish will offer to opportunities to enjoy the sacred music of the season at St. John Catholic Church, 217 York Street in Bangor.
