The event benefits Holy Cross School in South Portland, the Scarborough Land Trust, and Project G.R.A.C.E. in Scarborough.

Held on the second Tuesday of the month, the free Matthew Meals are hosted in the cafeteria of St. Thomas School from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy a free delicious pasta dinner, fresh bread, salad, beverages, and even dessert.

The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal will hold a presentation on annulments at St. Matthew Church in Hampden on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. There will be a “question and answer” period, as well as an opportunity to speak privately to a canonist at the gatherings.

The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal is leading presentations and discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church during workshops held across the state.

Pastors, administrators, and others leading efforts for the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival as well as those serving in liturgical ministries (sacristan, greeter, musician, reader, extraordinary minister of holy Communion, etc.) are encouraged to attend one of the three sessions.

Pastors, administrators, and others leading efforts for the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival as well as those serving in liturgical ministries (sacristan, greeter, musician, reader, extraordinary minister of holy Communion, etc.) are encouraged to attend one of the three sessions.

Pastors, administrators, and others leading efforts for the parish year of the National Eucharistic Revival as well as those serving in liturgical ministries (sacristan, greeter, musician, reader, extraordinary minister of holy Communion, etc.) are encouraged to attend one of the three sessions.

The event in Indianapolis aims to draw the Church into a deeper intimacy with Jesus and inspire thousands to be moved to share the Eucharistic love of the Lord “for the life of the world” (John 6:51).

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15), we celebrate the Blessed Mother's assumption into heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life. The solemnity is a holy day of obligation.