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Blessing of the Animals - East Millinocket

Christ the Divine Mercy Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Church, 58 Cedar Street in East…

Virtual retreat aims to give Maine faithful a blueprint for prayer and ways to find God’s presence in daily life

Registration is now open for the Ignatian Spirituality Partnership of Maine’s “Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life” retreat. The virtual…

Blessing of the Animals - Cape Elizabeth

St. John Paul II Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 5, at 10 a.m. outside St. Bartholomew Church in Cape Elizabeth.

Blessing of the Animals and K9 & Kitty Krawl - Standish

The Health and Wellness Center and the Mercy Center at Saint Joseph's College of Maine are partnering to offer a Blessing of the Animals followed…

Annulment Presentation - Norway

The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal will hold a presentation on annulments at St. Catherine of Sienna Church on Tuesday, May 6, at…

Intercessory Prayers for Migrants and Refugees

Intercessory Prayers for Migrants For all bishops in our Church, that he may be encouraged by our prayers and support to lead God’s people in…

Prayer for Migrants & Refugees

Prayer from Pope Francis God, Almighty Father, we are your pilgrim Church journeying towards the kingdom of heaven. We live in our homeland, but as…

Blessing of the Animals - Peaks Island

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Christopher Parish will hold a blessing of the animals prayer service at St.…

Blessing of the Animals - Portland

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Blessing of the Animals will be held on the lawn of St. Louis Church in Portland on…

Blessing of the Animals - Portland

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will host the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday…

Blessing of the Animals - Greenville

Holy Family Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals on Friday, October 4, at 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Holy Family Church, 145 Pritham Avenue…

Blessing of the Animals - Jackman

St. Anthony of Padua Parish will celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi with a Blessing of the Animals prayer service on Sunday,…

Diocese of Portland announces new Director of the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation

Kim Suttie has been named the new director for the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (OLFF). Kim was the pastoral life…

40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer, fasting, community outreach, and…

Cheverus H.S. Open House - Portland

Cheverus High School, a Jesuit-run college preparatory school in Portland, will hold an open house on Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. There…

Blessing of Pets - Sanford

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Father Bill Labbe, pastor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, will offer a special Blessing of Pets at noon at Holy…

Blessing of Pets - Limerick

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Father Bill Labbe, pastor of St. Matthew Parish, will offer a specal Blessing of Pets on…

Blessing of the Animals - Bar Harbor

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord will hold the Blessing of the Animals at Holy…

Blessing of the Animals - Ellsworth

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Joseph Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals at St. Joseph Church in Ellsworth…

Blessing of the Animals - Bucksport

In celebration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Stella Maris Parish will offer the Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 5, at 8:30 a.…

Diocese of Portland’s annual Blue Mass to recognize those who protect and serve

Active and retired local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel will be recognized for their faithful…

Mass at Fryeburg Fair - Fryeburg

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, part of St. Joseph Parish, will offer Mass on Sunday, September 29, at 11 a.m. at the Fryeburg Fair.

Blessing of the Animals - Newcastle

The Blessing of the Animals will be led by Father Patrick Machayi, SMA, on Friday, October 4, following the noon Mass at St. Patrick Church, 380…

Blessing of the Animals - Brunswick

Deacon John Murphy will lead the Blessing of the Animals at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen Street in Brunswick, on October 6 at noon.

Blessing of the Animals - Bath

Father Peter Shaba, SMA, will lead the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 6, at noon at St. Mary Church, 144 Lincoln Street in Bath.

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