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I recently returned from a November cruise to the Hawaiian Islands on which I served as the Catholic priest chaplain. I had some amazing experiences…
For 33 years, the St. Martin de Porres Residence in Lewiston has been providing a safe place to stay for men and women facing homelessness and…
The children of St. Matthew Parish will be performing a Christmas pageant and the children’s choir will sing on Christmas Eve at St. Matthew Church…
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
A great man who valiantly served his country. That is how Donald Brasier describes his great uncle Joseph Tardiff, who, until recently, was someone…
Eight men discerning for the permanent diaconate reached a milestone in their journey on Saturday, November 16, when they were instituted into the…
When she was the English language arts teacher at St. Thomas School in Sanford, Ericka Sanborn decided to start a pen pal program to teach her…
Enter St. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery on Main Street in Lisbon Falls, and you will immediately be struck by the pietà located at the center of the…
“It’s a way of being. It’s a way of embracing the people around me.”
That is how Toni Fredette of Benton describes her vocation as an agrégée with…
Measuring, weighing, mixing, hydrating, stretching, folding, resting, scoring, and shaping — these steps, along with some dedicated volunteers, are…
Imagine knowing that you had someone praying for you every day of the year. That is the gift that the priests of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston…
Last weekend's showings of The Polar Express at the Narrow Gauge Cinema raised significant funds to support the St. Joseph Center Food…
Under the direction of Leon Griesbach, the Psalterium Institute Chamber Choir, Boy Choir, and Girl Choir will present an evening of beautiful…
In this installment of Auspice, I would like to write about the Holy Family’s time in Egypt. Before we go to Egypt with Joseph, Mary, and Jesus…
Parishes all over Maine will offer Masses and events in celebration of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord in the coming days.
A schedule of…
My dear brothers and sisters, I wish you a very merry and blessed Christmas Day and Christmas season. We celebrate today and, in these days ahead,…
During his first Christmas as Bishop of the Diocese of Portland, the Most Reverend James Ruggieri celebrated two Masses at the Cathedral of the…
In his proclamation of the Jubilee of 2025 Spes non confundit (“Hope Does Not Disappoint”), Pope Francis announced an indulgence that would be…
Bishop James Ruggieri will present a Day of Reflection on the Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year on Monday, January 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Christian…
My dear brothers and sisters of the Diocese of Portland, as we begin this new year of grace, please know of my prayers for you and your loved ones.…
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a special Mass on Sunday, December 29 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, marking the opening of the…
Padre que estás en el cielo,
la fe que nos has donado en
tu Hijo Jesucristo, nuestro hermano,
y la llama de caridad
infundida en nuestros corazones…
Père céleste,
En ton fils Jésus-Christ, notre frère,
Tu nous as donné la foi,
Et tu as répandu dans nos cœurs par l’Esprit Saint, la flamme de la…
From those experiencing their very first new year to those who have seen many come and go, hundreds joined Bishop James Ruggieri for a New Year’s Day…
What is a jubilee?
A jubilee is a holy year, established by the pope, that is intended to be a transformative time for Catholics. The year is to one…
