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A deacon is a clergyman who assists the bishop and priests. He is ordained not to the priesthood but to service. He has a threefold role.
Charity…
Brothers of Christian Instruction (FIC)
Notre Dame Province, Alfred, ME
www.brothersofchristianinstruction.org
Capuchin Franciscan…
Do you see yourself as a Woman Religious in the 21st Century?
Diocesan Delegate for Religious
Sister Rita-Mae Bissonnette, RSR
Phone: 207-773-6471…
David William Bacon
(1855–1874)
David William Bacon was named the first Bishop of the Diocese of Portland and was consecrated as bishop in St.…
The Dominican Sisters are members of an international community called to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and in action. The Dominican…
Vocations Prayer
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Gracious and loving God, help the
men and women of our parish to hear the
call to…
Office of Safe Environment
Results of 2023 Independent Audit of Safe Environment Procedures
The Office of Safe Environment is responsible for…
Audit Finds Diocese of Portland in Full Compliance
An independent audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of…
The Safe Environment Program was implemented in the Portland Diocese in June of 2002. All clergy, employees and volunteers who work with…
The Office of Child & Youth Protection is responsible for assisting Bishop Ruggieri in the Diocese of Portland's efforts to combat and prevent…
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Policy on Counseling Assistance Reimbursement
(Approved January 2, 2009 for Implementation March 1, 2009)…
How to File a Sexual Abuse Report
Anyone wishing to report an allegation of sexual abuse by clergy or Church representative should call:
Diocesan…
PORTLAND---An independent, on-site audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which includes all 141…
On Memorial Day, we cherish the memory of our dear departed, particularly those who died in the service of our country. We remember the sacrifice of…
Each April, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) observes Child Abuse Prevention Month to spread awareness about the importance…
To view or print the Code of Ethics in a fillable PDF format, click here.
Note that we are unable to accept an electronic signature on documents, so…
Michael Magalski is the Director of Professional Responsibility. The Office of Professional Responsibility formalizes the process of investigating…
The Office of Safe Environment is responsible for assisting the bishop in the diocese’s efforts to combat and prevent child sexual abuse. The office…
To make a report of possible sexual abuse of a minor by a Church representative, contact civil authorities and Michael Magalski, director of the…
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Thank you for your gift to The Catholic Appeal. Your gift will strengthen our Catholic Church in Maine by supporting valuable Diocesan…
Thank you for your gift to The Catholic Appeal. Your gift will strengthen our Catholic Church in Maine by supporting valuable Diocesan programs and…
Erin McConnell, an elementary education major at the University of Maine in Orono, carries a full course load, while also working 30 hours a…
When Bishop Robert Deeley processed into St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay to celebrate the parish’s 125th anniversary, standing in the third…
The Diocese of Portland conducts its business as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland, a corporation sole. The diocese along with its parishes and…
