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July 7, 2024

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Mass at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses at Sacred Heart Church in Portland.

Bishop Ruggieri lays hands on Deacon Matthew Valles.

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Bishop Ruggieri ordains Deacon Matthew Valles to the priesthood

Diocesan News

By Diocese of Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri ordained Deacon Matthew Valles to the priesthood during a Mass celebrated at St. John Church in Bangor. Approximately 600 people attended the ordination Mass.

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Yorkey named new principal for St. John’s Catholic School

By Diocese of Portland

John Patrick “J.P.” Yorkey will be the new principal at the Brunswick school effective July 1, 2024

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Theriault named as new principal of Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus

By Diocese of Portland

Dawn Theriault will be the new principal of Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus at the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Exterior of Saint James School in Biddeford

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New principal for St. James School announced

By Diocese of Portland

Dr. Timothy Kane will be the new principal at St. James School in Biddeford effective July 1, 2024

Couples with Bishop Ruggieri at the Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass

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More than 30 couples celebrate milestone anniversaries with Bishop Ruggieri at the Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass

By Diocese of Portland

Couples from across Maine were celebrating milestones spanning 25 to 65 years married

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Statement from Bishop James Ruggieri on Maine Law Court Decision

Bishop Ruggieri Statements

By Diocese of Portland

The bishop comments on the decision regarding statute of limitations

picture of the bishop and text A Message from the Bishop

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A Message from Bishop Ruggieri on the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

Bishop Ruggieri Statements

By Diocese of Portland

The bishop reflects on the solemnity of a secondary patron of the diocese.

Words United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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USCCB Chairman’s Statement on Dobbs Decision Anniversary

Bishop Ruggieri Statements

By Diocese of Portland

A message from the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities

November 27, 2025

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Thanksgiving Day Mass - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on Thanksgiving Day at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

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