In his homily on June 1, Pope Leo XIV said “...families become privileged places in which to encounter 
Jesus, who loves us and desires our good, always.” 

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland at 4 p.m. Mass is followed by the annual African Festival in Guild Hall.

St. Christopher's Church will host its annual summer fair on Saturday, July 5 from 10 am to 2 pm at 15 Central Avenue on Peaks Island. Hop the ferry to enjoy raffles, grill, lobster rolls, strawberry shortcake, baked goods, rummage sale, kids' activities and the famous cake walk. 

All are invited to attend the 5th annual St. Anthony’s Parish Summer Festival at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail, in Windham on June 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Holy Spirit Parish invites kids to explore the "True North" during a Vacation Bible School that will be held at St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road in Wells, July 14-18, 9 a.m. to noon.

The Vatican Eucharistic Miracles of the World, with curator Roland Bergeron from Knights of Columbus Council 8742, will be exhibited on Corpus Christi weekend at the St Rose of Lima Community Center, 1 Church Street in Jay.

The Vatican Eucharistic Miracles of the World, with curator Roland Bergeron from Knights of Columbus Council 8742, will be exhibited on Corpus Christi weekend at the St Rose of Lima Community Center, 1 Church Street in Jay.

Children will take a Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer during a Vacation Bible School at St. Athanasius & St. John Church, 126 Maine Avenue in Rumford. Children entering kindergarten up to grade 6 are invited to attend. 

Kingdom Party, Mary Leads Me Closer to Jesus, will the theme of a Vacation Bible Camp that will be held at Holy Martyrs of North America Church, 266 Foreside Road in Falmouth, from July 20-24, 9 a.m. to noon.