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November 1, 2025

Event

St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run & Vendor Fair - Sanford

The St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K will be start at the Memorial Gym at 678 Main Street in Sanford.

News

St. James School in Biddeford and St. Thomas School in Sanford Hosting Fundraising Road Races and Fun Runs

School News

By Diocese of Portland

St. James School in Biddeford and St. Thomas School in Sanford will host fundraising road races on Saturday, November 5, to support the schools’ collective mission to provide a top-notch Catholic education to each of their students.

December 6, 2025

Event

Advent Retreat on Exploring Hope - Camden

Deacon Bob Cleveland and Peter Piconi will lead an Advent Retreat on Exploring Hope on Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7 Union Street in Camden.

News

“Un-Delete-Able” in Auburn to Help Maine Young People and Parents Navigate Dangers of Technology

School News

By Diocese of Portland

“Un-Delete-Able” will be held on October 21-22 with the Friday presentations aimed for teens and Saturday’s gathering focused on adults.

News

“Operation Summer Snacks” in Windham Donates Over 5,300 Snacks to Children in Need

By Diocese of Portland

When the initiative was created in 2016, hitting 1,000 snacks was considered a lofty goal, but parishioners and community members have helped make that large amount of support seem almost pedestrian thanks to their generosity.

News

Blue Mass in Portland Featured Heroes, Dignitaries, and Reverence

By Diocese of Portland

The celebration was an opportunity for parishioners, community members, and Maine dignitaries to recognize the self-sacrifice of the public safety community, to remember first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty, and to pray for all those who serve.

October 11, 2025

Event

Rosary Rally - Norway

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish invites all to join in praying the Rosary at noon on the lawn of St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street, Norway.

Parishioners in the Diocese of Portland combined to raise over $52,000 for the Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl program during the forty days of Lent in 2022.

News

Maine Parishioners Contribute Over $52,000 to CRS Rice Bowl

By Diocese of Portland

CRS Rice Bowl is a faith-in-action program that encourages Catholics to fill cardboard bowls with monetary donations, giving alms to those in need and honoring Jesus’ call to serve our neighbors.

News

The bishop welcomes St. Dom’s students & staff for Mass on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

School News

By Diocese of Portland

Bishop Robert Deeley celebrates the start of the school year with a Mass at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston.

News

National Presenters to Appear at Three Maine Retreats in Old Town, Auburn, and Bangor This Fall

Diocesan News

By Diocese of Portland

Three sought-after speakers known nationally for their effective and memorable presentations and faith-filled messages will appear at retreats in Old Town, Auburn, and Bangor in October and November.

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