We all struggle to fill our lives with meaning. Some search for satisfaction from success, comfort, or independence, though these things often fail to fill our "existential vacuum."
July 19, 2025
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Seminarian Joseph Beale will led a family hike with reflections on the Rosary on July 19, at the Fort Kent Outdoor Center.
July 17, 2025
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In the spirit of programs such as Theology on Tap, join seminarian Joseph Beale for an evening of faith and fellowship at First Mile Brewing Co. in Fort Kent, known for bringing Maine's craft brew tradition to northern Maine.
July 22, 2025
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Join seminarian Joseph Beale for an evening mini-retreat in celebration of the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene.
August 29, 2025
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All are invited to a Celebration of the Conferral of Papal Honors for Monsignor Jean-Paul Labrie and Monsignor Frank J. Murray on Friday, August 29 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 217 York Street in Bangor. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. and a reception will follow.
Bishop James Ruggieri reflects on the deeply biblical and profoundly human call to accompany others in faith.
The Christmas Cookie Cookbook was selected for the top 50 out of 77,000 entries.
In this episode, Bishop Ruggieri discusses how conversion is a continuous process.
July 26, 2025
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Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland will celebrate the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim (July 26) and St. Ignatius Day (July 31) with an outdoor Mass on Saturday, July 26, on the front lawn of St. Pius X Church in Portland. Please bring a folding chair to sit on.
Bishop Ruggieri emphasizes the personal nature of evangelization, following Jesus' example.
