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The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
"Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel." -…
November 28, 2020, was a historic day for the Catholic Church in America. On that day, Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C., was…
1. Witness of life.
Show signs of a faith that is alive, of a conviction that is real, of a love for God that is attractive.
Ensure that your…
"Responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in political life is a moral obligation." -- Forming Consciences for Faithful…
Thursday, May 15, 2026
On the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, we celebrate Christ's bodily ascension into heaven, which occurred in the…
The importance of music to liturgy should not be underestimated. The Catechism of the Catholic Church emphasizes ‘The musical tradition of the…
"Our Catholic Christian faith gives us hope, and hope affords us the ability to be consoled by the truth that the souls of the just are in the hand…
On May 5, 2000, Pope Saint John Paul II decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter, the Octave of Easter, would be known as Divine Mercy Sunday. …
The Easter Triduum is the culmination of the liturgical year, during which we celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ -- his Passion, death, and…
In this section, Father Michael Seavey's seven-part series explaining the Catholic Church's teachings on immigration can be found in its entirety.…
The Mass of Our Lord's Supper
April 2, 2026
Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the sacred Easter Triduum, which culminates with the…
Lenten Observances of Fast and Abstinence
"The seasons and days of penance in the course of the liturgical year (Lent, and each Friday in memory of…
Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday (February 18, 2026 - April 2, 2026 ), is a period of spiritual renewal that…
The Stations of the Cross began in the days of the early Church when pilgrims would journey to Jerusalem to retrace the final steps taken by Jesus…
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of spiritual renewal which helps us prepare for the celebration of the paschal mystery of Christ…
Reflections on the readings from the Lectionary by Rev. Clement D. Thibodeau (1932-2017)
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First Sunday of…
Clusters
Cluster 1: 1 Priest
Eagle Lake, Wallagrass, Fort Kent, St. Francis, Allagash
Cluster 2: 3 Priests
Frenchville, St. Agatha, Birch…
In addition to every Sunday of the year, the Lord’s Day, which we keep holy in accordance with the Third Commandment, the following dates are Holy…
The "O Antiphons" of Advent
The Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that are sung…
“Advent...returns us to the horizon of hope, a hope that does not disappoint because it is founded on the Word of God." - Pope Francis
Advent, the…
The Manger
In its present form, the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who…
Advent wreaths traditionally consist of a circle of evergreen branches with four candles, three purple and one pink or rose colored.
The purple…
Masses on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
December 31 and January 1
"Mary, the all-holy ever-virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the…
“With God, nothing is impossible; life triumphs over death and grace over sin: let us live the sacrament of reconciliation intensely so that our…
“With God, nothing is impossible; life triumphs over death and grace over sin: let us live the sacrament of reconciliation intensely so that our…
