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Directions:
Chop onion, carrots and celery into small pieces. Sauté on medium in soup pot with vegetable oil until onion is translucent — stirring…
Waitresses busily move from table to table carrying plates filled with appetizers, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. On a big-screen television, the…
As he approaches the second anniversary of his ordination to the permanent diaconate, Deacon Michael Augustino says he feels privileged to have the…
Fourth of July celebrations are known to end with a bang, but in Freeport, they start with a sizzle. For the past 27 years, St. Jude Church,…
'Why are you still Catholic?'
The week after Easter of this year, I made a trip to visit a friend and classmate from seminary. As we were driving to…
Signs of holiness in today’s world
In this third article on Gaudete et Exsultate, we look at the final two chapters in this exhortation. Here, Pope…
While the closure of the Monastery of the Precious Blood is still keenly felt by many in the Diocese of Portland, two beautiful pieces from the…
Unity, friendship, and charity. They are the principles at the heart of the Daughters of Isabella, an international Catholic women’s…
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Sift together and mix well first five ingredients. Stir in raisins and seeds.
Combine beaten eggs, buttermilk, and shortening.
Add…
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Office of Maine Catholic Schools and the superintendent of schools is to assist the diocesan schools to…
“This is what we call the base fabric, so that is what we lay down on the base. Then, everything else would be an accent.”
It’s not often that you…
“It’s not easy.”
Ask Michele Guillemette of Waterboro what it takes to raise a family in the Catholic faith in today’s world and that is what she…
A new direction for dealing with crimes of sexual abuse
The beautiful season of summer has arrived. It has taken a while, but here we are. I hope it…
‘Holy, Holy, Holy’
Many of my fondest memories growing up took place in our family kitchen. In many ways, we were a “kitchen” family. My…
Planning for our eternal future with Christ
“O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the…
Holiness: A Living Mission
When New Year’s Day is approaching, we look back on the year that is about to end. What kind of a year has it been…
Living the Call to Holiness
Holiness implies a certain vulnerability. Christ calls each of us to give up our illusions of self-sufficiency, our need…
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Clean the chicken by squirting it with lemon juice and washing it in cold water. Remove the skin and break it into pieces (wings,…
A new ministry at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist in Falmouth seeks to open doors for those in their community who have special needs.
“As a Church…
Imagine the possibilities. That is what Catholic Charities Maine is hoping emerging entrepreneurs will be able to do through a new creative…
“One month, 19 days.”
Even before Lent arrived, Jocelyn Carr of North Yarmouth was counting down the days to Easter.
“It’s exciting,” she says. “I’…
Father Gabriel Muteru cheerfully calls out to anyone he sees passing by his office at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish.
“Hi! How are…
“Hey there. How ya doing?”
Dixie Shaw, the director of Hunger and Relief Services for Catholic Charities Maine, cheerfully greets driver after…
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Peel and cut the potatoes into medium-sized pieces and boil them along with 3 whole eggs for approx. 15 minutes.
Place the beets,…
Preparing Ourselves for Easter
Easter is a moveable feast. This year, we celebrate the vigil on April 20. Harvest will arrive just before we…
