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College students seek to encounter Christ
Sometimes sitting in the front is good, and sometimes sitting as far back as you can is good. On…
It’s early on a Sunday morning, and there is a flurry of activity in the hall of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Westbrook. Parishioners are…
“A beautiful, beautiful story.”
That is how Melissa Skahan, vice president of mission integration at Northern Light Mercy Hospital, describes…
Freezing rain is falling, but that hasn’t stopped nearly 60 college students from strolling and steering their way to the Newman Center on the…
Parise Rossignol, a shooting guard for the University of Maine Women’s Basketball team, has long held a love for the game.
“That’s why I play,” she…
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix ingredients well.
Form into one-inch balls or drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.…
Deacon Richard Huot says it is hard to put into words what it has meant to be a permanent deacon in the Catholic Church in Maine.
“All throughout…
The Epiphany: A gift for all of us
When I was a seminarian, I had the opportunity to visit a seminarian friend in his native Puerto Rico. We…
Our enduring call to love
Soon after we begin the new year, we will celebrate the holiday honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This…
In the past 20 years, Sister Dale Jarvis, RSM, has visited Haiti 10 times, traveling there from Portland on three occasions just within the past year…
“I love kids. They’re so much fun.”
Mary Ellen White has been in the classroom for 33 years but has never lost her passion for teaching. The most…
Why would you want to settle for less when a life with God promises so much more? That was among the questions posed and thoughts shared by…
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Cook the spaghetti in a separate pot, draining it and setting aside when it is done.
While spaghetti is cooking, melt butter and olive…
At age 2 ½, Emmitt Tice is a boy bursting with energy.
“He’s such a handful. He is the busiest kid,” says Katina, his mother, laughing. “He is just…
Adidas. Converse. New Balance. Nike. Each fall, you will find pairs upon pairs of new sneakers lining tables in the hall of St. Mary…
“Life is changed, not ended.”
November is a month in which we celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. We remember the canonized saints and,…
Confronting a crisis with vigilance and faith
Our Church is sorely wounded. This summer, a succession of horrible stories confronted us --…
You may not be aware of it, but you have long had a quiet but powerful advocate. The Sisters Adorers of the Precious Blood have been praying for the…
A prayerful and caring man. That is how those who know him describe Deacon Darrell Blackwell.
“He is a truly humble, very spiritually filled…
“Everything I thought I never could be, I am.”
That is how Tanya Salazar describes her life now, five years after she first reached out to Catholic…
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Combine concentrates and apple juice. Stir in ginger ale. Spoon in sherbet. Serves 28. (1/2 cup servings).
With her infectious laugh and unpretentious manner, it is no wonder that those who meet Sister Carol Martin, PFM, quickly feel at ease.
“She is…
Recently married and with an inquisitive 18-month-old daughter, Catherine Geren smiles when she talks about her life now. The 27-year-old was…
The Gift of Grandparents
Our calendar year begins on January 1, yet, many feel that the year begins when school opens and summer leisure winds down…
Just a Humble Observation
Having been assigned to various faith communities as a priest in the Diocese of Portland over these last 25 years, I have…
