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The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month as we celebrate the value of each human life and commit to helping…
The Lifelong Faith Formation Association (LFFA) is a peer network of parish leaders in catechetical ministry in the Roman Catholic Diocese of…
Welcome to the Lifelong Faith Formation Association!
We pray that you too will gain much through our professional development and regional…
"The single most critical factor in an effective catechetical is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader." - National…
What is required for this component?
Upon completion of the certification process, individuals are required to maintain their standing through…
Catechetical Sunday
September 18, 2022: "This is my Body Given for You." - Luke 22:10
Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on…
"and he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists,
others as pastors and teachers to equip the holy ones for the work of…
The Wedding at Cana
God our Father, we come before You to Praise You and to thank You
for the great gift of the family.
As the grace of Jesus…
Marriage establishes a holy covenant among three: one man, one woman, and God himself. The annual Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass is a testimony…
This Sunday (September 12) marks National Grandparents Day, established in our country as a way in which to educate our youth about the important…
Drawn to God since she was a young girl, Angela McCormick has now dedicated her life to His service and to the service of the Church as a…
The Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley
Twelfth Bishop of Portland
To the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Portland
“The grace of our…
When Brother Irénée Richard, OP, stepped down as executive director of the Lewiston-based St. Martin de Porres Residence and St. Catherine of Siena…
The leaves have changed, and the light is falling. Fall is upon us. Soon, we will be preparing for winter. November is that quiet time of little…
Recently, I was happily sharing in a cookout, a gathering for family and friends. As often happens, I was asked to offer a prayer of thanks before…
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is committed to assisting men who are interested in discerning God's call to serve as a diocesan priest. If…
Stepping Forward in Faith
COULD CHRIST BE CALLING ME TO BE A PRIEST?
In the Scriptures, we see that those who God called to serve him as leaders…
Twenty years. It seems impossible and yet, images from that day can sometimes bring us right back to the shock and sadness that we felt, the heroism…
THE FIRST INDICATIONS ♦ HOW TO DISCERN ♦ SEMINARY: TAKING THE LEAP
The First Indications
A “STILL, SMALL VOICE”…
A History of Priestly Ministry in the Diocese of Portland
FIRST SEEDS PLANTED
The story of priestly ministry in Maine finds its beginnings in…
Vocation Story of the Month: Fr. David Raymond
I was born and raised in the northern tip of Aroostook County in the small community of…
WEBSITES:
Diocesan Priest: Great resources for those who are discerning a vocation to the diocesan priesthood.
Vocation Boom: Tons of…
Discernment:
What Is a Vocation?
How do I know what God is calling me to be?
Can I be happy in my life if I don’t follow the vocation Jesus…
