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Unforgettable moments of prayer and grace

On May 25 and June 29, I, as 13th bishop of Portland, had the great privilege and grace to ordain three men to the transitional diaconate and one man…

Priest, pastor, nun, brother: How are these roles different?

These questions sure made me do some research! It’s funny, but I found that there were some elements to this that I simply didn’t know. One of the…

Daughter of Isabella honored for 75 years of service

St. Cecilia’s Circle 428 of the Daughters of Isabella, located in Old Town, recently honored a very special member. Ruth Deshane, who joined the…

Christmas Mass celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri - Portland

Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in…

Latino Food Festival in Portland celebrates culture and community

Arepas, arroz con pollo, burritos, pupusas, rellenitos, tacos, and tamales. Those were just some of the many dishes that you could try at the annual…

Blessing of the Animals - Lisbon Falls

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Prince of Peace Parish will hold Blessing of the Animals Services at 10 a.m. in the field…

Blessing of the Animals - Lewiston

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Prince of Peace Parish will hold Blessing of the Animals Services at 10 a.m. in the field…

Blessing of the Animals - Auburn

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals service in the parking…

Prayer for Peace and Inauguration of the Altar - Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston

All are invited to join Bishop James Ruggieri as he celebrates the first Mass at a newly dedicated altar of the Prince of Peace at the Basilica of Ss…

Blessing of the Animals - Bridgton

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Joseph Parish in Bridgton will hold the Blessing of the Animals outside St. Joseph…

Blessing of the Animals - Norway

In commemoration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service at St.…

Blessing of the Animals - Bangor

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul the Apostle Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service outside of…

Blessing of the Pets - Machias

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish will hold its annual Blessing of Pets on Friday, October 4, the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi. People are…

All Diocesan Catholic schools now accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) has officially accredited all eight diocesan Catholic schools in Maine, which serve…

Jubilee of the Year 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

"May the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the 'door' (cf. Jn 10:7.9) of our salvation." - Pope…

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in…

Blessing of the Animals - Fort Kent

St. John Vianney Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals in the garage of the St. Louis Church rectory on Sunday, October 6, at 1 p.m. The…

Season of Creation Prayer Service - Portland

Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold a Season of Creation Prayer Service on Thursday, September 26 , at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 673 Stevens Avenue…

Director of Public Policy designated as pro-life ministry liaison

Effective immediately, Director of Public Policy Suzanne Lafreniere’s title will be updated to include pro-life ministry liaison. This title change…

Blessing of the Animals - Skowhegan

Christ the King Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals prayer service in the parking lot of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 283 Water Street,…

Blessing of the Animals - Augusta

St. Michael Parish will offer a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis on Friday, October 4, at 5:30 p.m. outside the Western…

Blessing of the Animals - Houlton

St. Mary of the Visitation Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service, sponsored by the Heart of St. Francis Secular Franciscan…

Bishop Ruggieri celebrates Mass at Saint Dominic Academy to mark the start of a new academic year

Live in the promise of every day. That was the advice from Bishop Ruggieri as he celebrated Mass and the beginning of a new school year with the…

African Festival - Portland

The annual African Festival, a celebration of the beauty of African culture and community, will be held at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the…

Bishop Deeley praises the work of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre during a Mass at the Cathedral.

Maine members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on…

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