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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 the Office of Professional Responsibility. The Office of Professional Responsibility formalizes the process of…
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 generosity! Your 2025 Catholic Appeal gift will transform countless lives by bringing Jesus to others through the education and…
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…
Ask 18-year-old Liam Scott to share something about himself, and one of the first things that he will tell you is that he is a devout…
St. Patrick Church, Newcastle
Maine is the only New England state with a Catholic history rooted deep in the colonial period.
As early as…
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New synodal process is an opportunity to gather, listen, and reflect
Merry Christmas! I hope that the time spent with family and friends in this…
Lent: A time to connect with one another
Lent leads to the celebration of baptism at Easter. Baptism is the gateway to membership in the community…
Q: Dear Father Joe: I have friends who don’t seem to be interested in returning to church since the quarantine ended. How do I convince them to…
