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“God has promised always to provide shepherds for his people, and we have a new shepherd.”
They were words, spoken by Bishop Richard Malone, that…
Please give to those who have given a lifetime.
On the weekend of December 13 and 14, parishioners and community members in the Diocese of Portland…
Serving the Church and Her Mission
"All Ministry finds its place within the communion of the Church and serves the mission of Christ in the Spirit…
Two young men who first pondered the priesthood as children have seen their early aspirations come to fulfillment. Father Kevin Upham,…
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Welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop James Ruggeri of the…
Scheduled to Visit:
Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish, Madawaska; Our Lady of the Valley Parish, St. Agatha; and St. Peter Chanel Parish, Van Buren…
“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…
The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) distributed more than $1 million in endowment dividends this year, providing welcome assistance to parishes,…
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…
Youth throughout Maine are gathering this summer to learn about and strengthen their Catholic faith through the Totus Tuus program. Totus Tuus is…
"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…
“You need to serve where needed.”
That was the belief expressed by Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska, who founded the Felician Sisters in Poland in…
National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day are opportunities to remind ourselves of the importance of promoting a culture of love that is rooted…
Reverend Ndukong Kilian has been appointed parochial vicar for St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor, effective September 13, 2024. A native of…
His Excellency Bishop James T. Ruggieri has announced new priest assignments.
Effective June 1, 2025
Reverend Erin Donlon has been appointed…
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Welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop James…
Find the Maine Catholic Podcast on:
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Transcript:
Welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast. I’m Bishop James…
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…
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…
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…
His Excellency Bishop James Ruggieri has announced priest assignments for October.
Reverend Roland Berngeh will be in residence at St. Peter's…
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…
PRESQUE ISLE---The popular Theology in the County series continues November 28 with a presentation on "The Desires of Every Human Heart" by Father…
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…
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,…








