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Youth leader looks to inspire others

“I’m always trying to look and see how God is acting in my life.” Brendan Fedrizzi, an 18-year-old from Waterboro, says he tries to let faith be his…

A teen finds her true identity in Christ

A leader who “strives to defend the faith” and brings others along with her on her journey. That is how Father David Raymond, pastor of the Parish of…

Planting seeds for the future

“We have beets, eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, parsnips.” Lucy Frenette, a senior at Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn, proudly points out the variety…

Herb and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Directions: Roast the garlic with oil at 400° for 40-45 minutes. Boil potatoes 20 minutes or until soft. Drain. Add roasted garlic cloves and garlic…

Rallying together to pray the Rosary

One by one, vehicles pull into the parking lot of St. Anne Church in Gorham on a Saturday in June. They line up in neat rows guided by orange cones…

Maine Yellow-Eyed Baked Beans (Bonus Recipe)

Directions: Wash beans in a pot of cold water and let soak overnight. In the morning, remove and discard any beans that have floated to the top.…

Polish Golumbkis (Made in a slow cooker)

Directions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt. Poke holes around the stem of the cabbage and put it stem down in the boiling water.…

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

  Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college, founded in 1912 by the Sisters of Mercy. Billed as the place "where community grows…

St. Brigid students thank frontline workers

From drawings on driveways to posters in doorways, students from St. Brigid School in Portland used their creativity to express thanks to those who…

Back to Summer Smoothies

Directions: Start by taking a few glass cups that are freezer safe and put them in the freezer to chill a bit. In an electric blender, add half the…

The Last Word - July 2020

Ordinary time? Over these recent months, the coronavirus pandemic has consumed so much of our time and attention.  At this point, even the…

Preparing in a new way for a sacramental marriage

 Alycia Walsh and Luke Cote of Minot were looking forward to celebrating a September wedding at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough. Then…

Feeding the hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic

“Never, never, never. It’s not something you could even dream up.” Dixie Shaw, the director of Hunger and Relief Services for Catholic Charities…

Responding with faith on the front lines

Deacon Rick Huot of Biddeford always begins his workdays the same way, by asking the Lord for His help. “I have a tiny little prayer that I say…

Tomato Pudding

Directions: Cut the bread into cubes and set aside in a casserole dish. Combine brown sugar, puree, and water over low heat on the stove top. Melt…

Whoopie Pies

Directions: Cake: Heat oven to 350 Degrees. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/3 cup shortening in a bowl and mix well. Add 1 egg, ¾ cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla…

Amirault Scholarships awarded to two students guided by their Catholic values

“When there are obstacles, it is not those who give up who succeed but those who are able to pick themselves up and push forward.” Avery Greco says…

Maple Syrup Dumplings (Beignets)

Directions: Mix together maple or brown sugar, white sugar, and 3 cups of water in a four-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring…

The Last Word - May 2020

Here I Am! Does it unsettle you when things are quiet – even if other people are around? Do you feel uneasy when you are alone and quiet? Do you…

My Catholic education helped me become who I am

Dr. Claire Morissette Girardin grew up caring for pets. “We had ducks, guinea pigs. I had a rat at one point, turtles,” she says. “We had cats when…

Serving the sick with courage and faith

“It’s just learning their stories, what brings them here.” Mary Hazzard is a Catholic lay chaplain at Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland. …

Mom's Molasses Cookies

Directions: Mix together all ingredients and chill for one hour. Roll out dough using flour to prevent it from sticking. Cut out cookies using a…

The Last Word - March 2020

The light of Christ awaits you In preparation for Lent, one of my favorite Scriptures to read is the First Letter of St. John. ­In this letter, the…

Hope blooms in Rose's Room

“It’s a feeling of loss, of wondering what is going to transpire.” Lee and Millie Noddin of Lewiston know the pain of having a loved one behind bars…

The Attic achieves lofty goals

It’s ten o’clock in the morning, and customers are already waiting for the doors to open at The Attic in Bangor.  Although it’s a special day at…

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