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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…
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Diocesan Priest: Great resources for those who are discerning a vocation to the diocesan priesthood.
Vocation Boom: Tons of…
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…
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…
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…
The Servants of the Blessed Sacrament celebrated a special moment in the life of the community on Saturday, December 9, when the Waterville sisters,…
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…
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…
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Father Brad Morin
Director of the Office of Vocations
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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…
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…
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…
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 (…
A priest is the fruit of a Church that is alive and vibrant. His vocation is discovered, nourished, and brought to fruition through …
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…
Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
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“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…
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…
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…
“An absolute blessing.”
That is how Deacon Erin Donlon describes what it is like to now be a deacon of the Catholic Church.
“I’m super excited for…
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced seven priest assignments and two priest retirements, all effective on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
Assignments
Fr.…
While it doesn’t have the grandeur of churches such as St. Bruno-St. Remi in Van Buren or St. David in Madawaska, the Christian Life Center (CLC) in…
It is with great sorrow that the Diocese of Portland announces the passing of Bishop Joseph J. Gerry, OSB, the 10th Bishop of Portland. Bishop Joseph…
“I love parish ministry, and I love administering the sacraments.”
Father Elaiyaraja Thaniyel, HGN, says that is why he is looking forward to his…
