Readings and song in French, Spanish, Polish, Vietnamese and English highlight hope and unity.

The bishop shares a message with the diocese on this holiest of days.

The blessing of Easter baskets was held at Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon Falls, St. Mary Church in Bangor, and St. Louis Church in Portland, where it was led by Bishop James Ruggieri.

Bishop Ruggieri celebrated the Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Stations of the Cross were prayed in English, French, Kirundi, and Portuguese to reflect the Lewiston area's diverse Catholic population.

Given the size of the Diocese of Portland, each year the oils are brought to Aroostook County to be used for sacraments throughout the year.

On Monday April 14 in the afternoon, the following framework was sent by the diocese to the steering committee of the independent group in response to a proposal for a bridge year.

The Chrism Mass, during which the oils that will be used in the sacraments during the coming year are blessed, brings together clergy, religious, and parishioners from across Maine.

Students from small-town Maine make their mark on space science with help from Teachers in Space and Lauren Sanchez