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A Message from Bishop Ruggieri on Juneteenth

Today, June 19, gives us cause to remember and celebrate the historical liberation of those enslaved in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Major…

Grandparent Mass at Saint Dominic Academy - Auburn

Bishop James Ruggieri will join with St. Dom's students in honoring their grandparents during a Mass celebrated at the school.

Thanksgiving Day Mass - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on Thanksgiving Day at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

USCCB Chairman’s Statement on Dobbs Decision Anniversary

On June 20th, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life…

A Message from Bishop Ruggieri on the Nativity of St. John the Baptist

June 24th celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in our Church.  This day is a solemnity, the highest-ranking liturgical…

Statement from Bishop James Ruggieri on Maine Law Court Decision

Today, the Maine Law Court invalidated the 2021 law removing the statute of limitations on allegations of past sexual abuse. In the first eight…

More than 30 couples celebrate milestone anniversaries with Bishop Ruggieri at the Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass

There’s a leap of faith involved in the sacrament of holy matrimony. Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated the Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass on…

New principal for St. James School announced

Dr. Timothy Kane will be the new principal at St. James School in Biddeford effective July 1, 2024. Nancy Naimey is retiring after 11 years as…

Theriault named as new principal of Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus

Dawn Theriault will be the new principal of Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus. She will assume the role at the beginning of the 2024-2025…

Yorkey named new principal for St. John’s Catholic School

John Patrick “J.P.” Yorkey will be the new principal at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick effective July 1, 2024. Shelly Wheeler has been named…

Deacon John Brennan

Deacon John Brennan Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon John Brennan, who passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 76. Deacon…

Sister Paulette Anne Ducharme, OSU

Sister Pauline Ducharme, OSU Please pray for the repose of the soul of Sister Paulette Anne Ducharme, OSU, a member of the Ursuline community who…

Bishop Ruggieri ordains Deacon Matthew Valles to the priesthood

Receiving congratulatory hugs and offering blessings, Father Matthew Valles struggled to find the words to describe what it is like to be a newly…

Mass at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses at Sacred Heart Church in Portland. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is celebrated…

Mass in Spanish at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses at Sacred Heart Church in Portland. The 10:30 a.m. Mass is celebrated…

Mass celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri - Fort Kent

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate a Saturday evening Mass at St. Louis Church, 26 East Main Street in Fort Kent.

Solemnity of the Assumption Mass celebrated by Bishop Ruggieri - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, August 15, at 12:15 p.m. at the…

Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist - Madison

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist for children of Christ the King Parish in Skowhegan.

Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist - Farmington

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist for children of St. Joseph Church in Farmington.

Latino Food Festival - Portland

The annual Latino Food Festival will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception’s Guild Hall in Portland on Saturday, September 7,…

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…

A shepherd who radiates God’s love

 Humble, compassionate, faith-filled, devoted. These are all words parishioners at St. Patrick Parish in Providence use to describe their…

A glorious day full of grace

“Glorious.” Reflecting on his ordination and installation, from the luncheon before the Mass to the reception that followed, Bishop James Ruggieri…

Remembering times of grace and challenge

Bishop Robert Deeley has held a lot of positions in his more than 50 years of ordained ministry. He’s been a pastor. He served as judicial vicar and…

Amirault scholarship winners enjoy giving to others

Two students who find joy in serving others and who seek to live out their Catholic values are this year’s winners of the Catholic Foundation of…

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