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“An absolute blessing.”
That is how Deacon Erin Donlon describes what it is like to now be a deacon of the Catholic Church.
“I’m super excited for…
While it doesn’t have the grandeur of churches such as St. Bruno-St. Remi in Van Buren or St. David in Madawaska, the Christian Life Center (CLC) in…
It is with great sorrow that the Diocese of Portland announces the passing of Bishop Joseph J. Gerry, OSB, the 10th Bishop of Portland. Bishop Joseph…
“I love parish ministry, and I love administering the sacraments.”
Father Elaiyaraja Thaniyel, HGN, says that is why he is looking forward to his…
Passing through a holy door is an opportunity available to most of us during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. But imagine walking more than 100…
Ask a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary what first attracted them to the congregation, and a word that you will hear again and…
He was a monk, a priest, a teacher, an abbot, and a bishop, but those who knew Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB, remember him not for the positions he held…
On Saturday, March 2, more than 60 gathered at Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours Church in Waterville for the annual Maine Catholic Men's…
On May 31, Bishop James T. Ruggieri will ordain three priests for service in the Diocese of Portland. The priesthood is a gift to the entire Church.…
The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life is celebrated by the Catholic Church on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Instituted by St. Pope John Paul II in…
“I loved every second of it!”
From the processional to the final blessing, Matthew Gregory says every step of his ordination to the…
“I’m thrilled, actually a little giddy."
May 30 was a day Kyle Doustou has eagerly anticipated since he was a boy of eight or nine. On…
They are originally from Michigan, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, but now, three Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist call Maine home. In July, the sisters…
Throughout his 50 years as a priest, Bishop Robert Deeley has had a lot of noteworthy accomplishments. In addition to leading the Diocese of…
Sixty-six years ago, Fran and Betty Riva met at the lunch counter at the local 5 & 10. She worked there. He sometimes joined his father,…
THE FIRST INDICATIONS ♦ HOW TO DISCERN ♦ SEMINARY: TAKING THE LEAP
The First Indications
A “STILL, SMALL VOICE”…
“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…
In this article, I will explore what Pope Francis teaches in The Joy of Love about the family as a means and as a school of reconciliation…
Journeying Toward the Synod of 2018
Last January, Pope Francis announced that the next Synod of Bishops would address itself to young people…
A gifted athlete, Tracy Guerrette of St. Agatha says she has loved competing in sports since she was a child. She was a three-sport, All-State…
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…
With nine priests from Cameroon now serving in the Diocese of Portland, along with a tenth who was here for the summer months, Bishop George Nkuo…
A mission trip, the sacrament of reconciliation, and a walk to the library. Father Will Tarraza, OFM Cap., says they were the keys that unlocked the…
Seminarian Vinh Nguyen resolved to complete his preparation for holy orders during the Rite of Candidacy celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley on…
Bishop James Ruggieri ordained Deacon Erin Donlon, Deacon Hoa Tien Nguyen, and Deacon Thanh Duc Pham to the priesthood on Saturday, May 31, at the…
