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.
April 25, 2026
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The Westbrook Knights of Columbus will sponsor their annual variety show on Saturday, April 25, in the hall of St. Hyacinth Church in Westbrook.
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
Students collected nearly 500 items that will be donated to Catholic Charities
May 7, 2024
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Kristen Wells bring decades of experience to this new role
April 12, 2026
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St. Mary of the Visitation Parish will hold a Divine Mercy Sunday celebration on Sunday, April 12, at St. Mary of the Visitation Church.
