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May 2022 - Called to closeness with Our Lord

In the Easter season, I ponder the awesome effects of the resurrection of Jesus on the human race. From Mary Magdalene and the eleven, a very small…

“Operation Summer Snacks” in Windham Hopes for Continued Success After Amazing Year

WINDHAM---“Operation Summer Snacks,” an initiative of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham, annually collects food for children in need who…

St. Leo the Great Church in Howland to Reopen Outdoor Shrine on July 2

St. Leo the Great Church, located on 18 River Road in Howland, will reopen the outdoor Our Lady of the Eucharist Shrine on Saturday, July 2, with a…

Free Basilica Summer Concert Series Returns in Lewiston on July 6

LEWISTON---The popular summer concert series at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul, located on 122 Ash Street in Lewiston, will return on Wednesday…

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

"From now on, will all ages call me blessed." (Luke 1:48-49) On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we celebrate the Blessed…

St. Peter's Italian Bazaar in Portland

The 100th St. Peter's Italian Bazaar will be held in front of the church on Federal Street in Portland on August 8 and 9, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The…

From the Bishop - May 2022

Greetings in the joy of Easter! We proclaim that Jesus is the light. And, as the Light of the World, His resurrection scatters the darkness and shows…

From the Bishop - July 2021

This is the time of year we all await. Winter is long. Summer is very welcome. That is even more the case this year because we have been anxiously…

Mission of Maine's Catholic Schools

"Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others.” – Pope St. John Paul II The…

From the Bishop - May 2021

During the celebration of the Easter liturgy, we renew our baptismal promises. It is a moment of remembrance of God’s love for us and a recommitment…

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From the Bishop - March 2021

On March 19, we celebrate St. Joseph, the father who, with Mary his wife, raised Jesus, guiding Him to the maturity that would prepare Him to take on…

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St. Michael School New Student Open House

St. Michael School, a K-8 Catholic school located at 56 Sewall Street in Augusta, will hold an open house for prospective students and their families…

Bishop Deeley presents the Matthew 25 Award to the St. Thérèse Food Closet

The St. Thérèse Food Closet, a ministry of St. Thérèse Parish in Sanford, is this year’s recipient of Catholic Charities Maine’s Matthew 25 Award.…

Fr. Robert Vaillancourt Returned to Active Ministry in the Diocese of Portland

After the completion of a yearlong investigation, Fr. Robert Vaillancourt will be returned to active ministry, effective immediately. Two allegations…

Madawaska Altar Servers Gather for Appreciation Day

With the temperature hovering around 80 degrees, altar servers from Madawaska, Van Buren, and Saint Agatha areas braved the heat for an afternoon of…

From the Bishop - January 2021

Many have told me that they will be glad to see 2020 pass. They look forward to 2021, hoping things will improve. Once you reach a certain age, you…

Property Management

The Office of Property Management assists pastors, administrators, parishioners, architects, and contractors in the development and completion of…

Catholic Foundation of Maine Distributes More than $1 Million This Year

The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) distributed more than $1 million in endowment dividends this year, providing welcome assistance to parishes,…

National Catholic Presenters to Appear in Old Town, Auburn, and Bangor This Fall

Three sought-after speakers known nationally for their effective and memorable presentations and faith-filled messages will appear at retreats in Old…

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