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Obedience of Faith
"Believing is an act of the intellect assenting to the divine truth by command of the will moved by God through grace." - Saint…
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…
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,…
The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) distributed more than $1 million in endowment dividends this year, providing welcome assistance to parishes,…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
"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…
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…
When “Emily’s” marriage ended in divorce, she remembers no longer feeling at ease in her parish community.
“I had that feeling at church that people…
The Catholic Foundation of Maine Board of Trustees today announces the appointment of Kristen Wells as the foundation’s Chief Executive Officer. In…
The Pontifical Mission Societies are the official missionary arm of the Catholic Church. The four societies seek to bring Christ's word and…
Now in its 51st year, Maine Catholic Schools Week, January 26 - February 1, 2025, celebrates the mission of Catholic schools: to evangelize students…
"This is probably something you have never seen. The people could actually embroider with moose hair. It is called ‘moose hair tufting.’”
Sister…
Who is ‘Our Father’?
There is so much that we could say about the Our Father. For this reflection, we focus on the use of the word “Father” as a…
