The festival will include music, costumes, handmade crafts, and the opportunity to sample many Central and South American dishes like tacos, tamales, pupusas, arepas, rellenitos, chicken stew, flan, and much more.
September 16, 2023
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The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, will be held at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, located on 307 Congress Street in Portland, on Saturday, September 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival will be preceded by a Mass at the Cathedral at 4 p.m.
The event will feature a variety of music, dancing, and foods from many African countries, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Cameroon, Sudan, and Angola.
The Harvest Mass is a tradition that dates back decades and offers an opportunity to pray for a good harvest for farmers, who have had a challenging year due to the abundance of rain.
The first day of September is celebrated by Christians around the world as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It also marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, which will conclude on the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi on October 4.
The collection coincides with the feast day of St. Teresa of Calcutta on September 5.
November 2, 2024
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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, often referred to as All Souls' Day, is celebrated each year on November 2.
November 1, 2024
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On November 1, we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, a holy day of obligation.
People of all faiths are encouraged to gather at the Mass on September 17. Bishop Deeley will serve as the main celebrant.
August 26, 2023
Event
All are welcome to participate or gather at the retreat for the special event. Each year, hundreds of people participate in this event by purchasing candles in honor of a loved one which are placed aroud Mizpah’s pond for the luminary walk.
