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Reverend Ndukong Kilian has been appointed parochial vicar for St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor, effective September 13, 2024. A native of…
“I have never doubted this is where God was calling me, never doubted.”
Beatrice Caron says she is confident that she is following the path that God…
His Excellency Bishop James T. Ruggieri has announced new priest assignments.
Effective June 1, 2025
Reverend Erin Donlon has been appointed…
"We are so blessed to have an adoration chapel in Lewiston. Anyone and everyone can come and adore Jesus in the exposed Blessed Sacrament. It’s…
A new school year is upon us. In my brief life as a priest, I have been blessed to serve in two assignments with parochial schools. One of my…
PRESQUE ISLE---The popular Theology in the County series continues November 28 with a presentation on "The Desires of Every Human Heart" by Father…
In these weeks, I have been reflecting on the fact that shortly I will mark the 50th anniversary of my ordination to priesthood. It was on July 14…
Matthew Valles said it’s hard to find the right words to describe what it was like to be ordained a deacon of the Catholic Church.
“I’m so happy, so…
When Father Frank Murray retired from active priestly ministry in August 2020, one of the well-wishing signs in a send-off parade read “From…
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…
Two men who have long served the community, one through the United Way and the other through parish and campus ministry, are among the Diocese of…
We share a baptismal call to bring Christ to others, but we do so in many different ways and in different places: churches, schools, hospitals,…
Dear Father Joe: I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. I love my kids and husband so much, but I am constantly tired trying…
As the owner of Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home in Portland as well as Black Funeral Homes in Sanford/Springvale, Adam Walker knows well the…
“You need to serve where needed.”
That was the belief expressed by Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, who founded the Felician Sisters in Poland in…
Youth throughout Maine are gathering this summer to learn about and strengthen their Catholic faith through the Totus Tuus program. Totus Tuus is…
The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) distributed more than $1 million in endowment dividends this year, providing welcome assistance to parishes,…
BATH---“They are a gift that keeps on giving.”
James Finn, chancellor of the Knights of Columbus Sagadahoc Council 249 in Bath, has watched the…
Come and see. It’s an invitation Secular Franciscans regularly extend to others and one that current members say they are glad they accepted.
“They…
LEWISTON---Prince of Peace Parish will host a eucharistic Holy Hour for children each Sunday night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rivier Adoration…
Worldwide Perspective
We all know that the word “catholic” means “universal.” And, as Catholics, we are proud that Catholics can be found on every…
“I am so happy!”
Father Matthew Valles has been flying high ever since his June 29 ordination to the priesthood at St. John Church in Bangor.
“…
Bishop Robert Deeley will ordain seminarian Matthew Valles to the transitional diaconate on Sunday, January 7, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the…
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…
“Make someone’s day."
Those are familiar words to students at Saint Dominic Academy’s elementary school campus. It is a message delivered daily, if…
