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Thanks to the Assistance of Catholic Charities Maine
Hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps and practice medicine, Dr. Hassan Mahmoud began…
They visit nursing homes and bring comfort to those who are ill. They provide scholarships and help fund parish projects. Whether someone…
For 50 years, Steve and Kathy Beirne have been celebrating the joy of love.
“We not only are married, but we love marriage,” says Steve.
They view…
“What is the purpose of a spoon? While most of us might think of it as an eating utensil, students at Saint James School in Biddeford are likely to…
On September 14, 1906, six sisters from Lyon, France, arrived in Jackman, Maine, in the middle of the night, not knowing what to expect but committed…
Stacks of paperwork surround Deacon Al Burleigh as he sits at his desk at Saint Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton. On the sheets, are…
“I’m overwhelmed!”
A smile spread across Michelle Kessler’s face as she was handed the key to her new home by Father Frank Murray, pastor of Saint…
A medal celebrating 15 years of sobriety proudly hangs around Scott McClelland’s neck.
“In a few months, I’ll be picking up 16 years,” he says. “I…
Imagine putting together a jigsaw puzzle with each piece weighing in at between 10 and 20 pounds. That’s the task facing masons from DICON, the…
“Brothers and sisters, let us joyfully thank God, the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Throughout this year of grace, He has bestowed on us every…
Concerns about Cremation
Recently, the Holy See promulgated a new instruction regarding cremation, "To Rise with Christ.” By now, I suppose…
A freshman at the University of Maine in Orono, 18-year-old Amber Delaney is settling into college life. It’s quite a change from her hometown…
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Cream together butter and sugar. Add maple syrup and vanilla. Add flour and mix until just combined. Fold in the nuts. Shape into two 1…
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
It is hard to believe that it has been five years since the introduction of the new translation of the Roman Missal.…
“In Omnibus Christus” “In All Things, Christ”
On September 26, I was privileged to join with hundreds of priests and some 25 bishops at the Basilica…
“I am feeling so happy. It’s very emotional. It’s very, very emotional. It really and truly is. God is so good.”
Marcy Brenner, a Rite of Christian…
Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety 1912-2016
Archbishop Peter Leo Gerety, who served as the eighth Bishop of Portland before being appointed Archbishop of…
“It’s nice to have you here.”
It’s a phrase that may not seem out of the ordinary. Yet, it was those words of welcome spoken by a priest…
Mother Teresa is Canonized
During the nearly 50 years that she spent serving the poorest of the poor in India, Mother Teresa was considered by many…
Ask 8-year-old Henry More what stands out the most from the years he attended Saint Elizabeth’s Child Development Center in Portland, and he’ll give…
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 12” x 17” pan. In a bowl, mix the cake ingredients and beat for four minutes. Pour…
Members of Holy Family Parish in Greenville want to ensure a bright future for their community. Unfortunately, it means parting with a…
Passing through a holy door is an opportunity available to most of us during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. But imagine walking more than 100…
A sea of raincoats, a field of candlelight, the chants of Italian pilgrims, the rhythmic beating of African drummers. Voices raised in…
Immigration and Church Teaching
Election time will be quickly upon us, and among the many issues is that of immigration. In that light, it is…
