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The Sacraments - Anointing of the Sick

One of the most challenging realities in our lives is that of suffering – our own and the suffering of others. For us as human beings, suffering is…

Women Religious Communities

Do you see yourself as a Woman Religious in the 21st Century? Diocesan Delegate for Religious Brother Jim Peterson, OFM Cap. Phone: 207-773-6471…

Results from the Vocation and Mission of the Family Survey

Vatican Survey on the Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World The following is a brief summary of the responses to…

Online Discernment Resources

WEBSITES: Diocesan Priest: Great resources for those who are discerning a vocation to the diocesan priesthood. Vocation Boom: Tons of…

Parish Prayer for Vocations

Vocations Prayer United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Gracious and loving God, help the men and women of our parish to hear the call to…

Auspice Maria: Becoming Who You Are — A Catholic Plan of Life in Light of St. Catherine of Siena

“If you are what you ought to be, you will set fire to the world.” – St. Catherine of Siena The saints are extraordinary because the very grace of…

Living a Love Story

Pure gift. That is how Sister Mariae Agnus Dei, S.V., describes her call to religious life. “It was more than winning the lottery. Everything else…

Friday Marks the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests

The Catholic Church will celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests on Friday, June 16. Established by Saint John Paul II in…

REV Retreat!

Revitalization of the Eucharist and Vocations! "If you are who you were meant to be, you will set the world on fire." - St. Catherine of Siena What…

Servants of the Blessed Sacrament in Waterville become part of the Vietnamese Province

The Servants of the Blessed Sacrament celebrated a special moment in the life of the community on Saturday, December 9, when the Waterville sisters,…

Hoa Tien Nguyen

Pastoral Year Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston I wanted to become a priest ever since I was in middle school. I admired people who followed the…

Some Pastoral Perspectives

The Joy of Love - Chapter Six "[Jesus] said to them in reply, 'My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.'” – Luke…

Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Father Brad Morin Director of the Office of Vocations  Contact the Office of…

Vocations

Application Process for Acceptance as a Seminarian for Diocesan Priesthood

Application to the seminary is a multi-faceted process that helps the diocese, the seminary, and the applicant know if he is ready to begin studying…

Finding Great Joy in the Priesthood

Father Alexander Boucher searches for the right words to describe what it’s like to be serving as a priest of the Diocese of Portland. “It’s…

‘A very happy priest’ comes to Maine

The Diocese of Portland is pleased to welcome a third priest from the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon. Father Roland Berngeh, who arrived in Maine in…

Three priests from Africa welcomed to Maine

The Diocese of Portland welcomed three priests this summer, two from the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon and one from the Society of African Missions (…

Duc In Altum: Into the Deep!

A priest is the fruit of a Church that is alive and vibrant. His vocation is discovered, nourished, and brought to fruition through …

Newly arrived priest drawn by call to evangelize

This spring, the Diocese of Portland welcomed a sixth priest from the Society of African Missions. Father Simon Assogba, SMA, is now serving at the…

World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests

Established by Saint John Paul II in 2002, the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the Solemnity of the…

Weekly Mailing

Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion HM September Spanish HM September English HM August Spa HM August Eng Novena for Priesthood…

Welcome, Bishop James Ruggieri

“I want to love the people of Maine. I want to serve them, and I want to grow with them in faith.” Bishop James Thomas Ruggieri says it is with a…

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the…

From the Bishop - July 2015

The Beauty and Gift of Consecrated Life The present issue of Harvest gives us a chance to rejoice in the gift of vocation in our diocese.  We…

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