Nearly 1,000 people attended the ordination Mass, which was celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston.
Faithful join in prayer for vocations as the diocese prepares to ordain three men to the priesthood.
A Eucharistic Holy Hour and Solemn Vespers for Vocations were held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Seventh and eighth grade students from St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick, Maine, recently sent their science experiments into microgravity aboard a Zero-G flight—thanks to their teacher, Karin Paquin, and the Space for Teachers program supported by the ISS National Laboratory and the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium.
Bishop Ruggieri discusses the Kerygma, the core proclamation that Jesus is Lord. He explains why it's so important to us as Christians and teaches us practical ways to live and proclaim the gospel in our daily lives.
Three priests will be ordained in the diocese on May 31.
Bishop Ruggieri announces his new podcast.
June 22, 2025
Event
In celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, St. Paul the Apostle Parish will hold a eucharistic procession that will begin at St. Matthew Church in Hampden following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
June 27, 2025
Event
The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord plans a daylong celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday, June 27, at Holy Family Church in Old Town.
June 7, 2025
Event
Join the Parish of the Holy Eucharist for the Extended Vigil of Pentecost on Saturday, June 7, at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street in Yarmouth.
June 22, 2025
Event
St. Michael Parish will hold a Solemnity of Corpus Christi procession and celebration on June 22 at St. Augustine Church, 75 Northern Avenue in Augusta.
