Search
"We do not need to wait until a disaster strikes to be grateful for the dedication of all of those whose life work is the protection of the public…
The 17th Harvest Ball will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball is a fundraiser…
"You have responded to a call to serve the community, the common good, to build a just society, and to protect the vulnerable." - Bishop Robert…
"Events such as today keep the memory alive of the generosity of those who serve us. We need to pause to give them thanks." - Bishop Robert Deeley…
More than two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has created an extraordinary refugee and displacement crisis. According to the…
In an effort to do all they can to help all Maine individuals and families receive the food they need, parishes across the state offer community…
Overview
The Catholic Alumni Partnership of Maine (CAP) was launched in 2016 as a way to help Catholic schools in the Diocese of Portland, both past…
Today’s decision reaffirms the truth that every life is sacred, and it promotes protection for women and children from the grave injustice of…
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturning the Roe v. Wade decision of…
As the director of Hunger & Relief Services for Catholic Charities Maine, Dixie Shaw has supported the people of northern Maine through some…
What do readers say?
"Congratulations on an excellent, interesting, and informative…
Risk Management is a department within the Office of Finance. Risk Management is the process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the…
Father John Skehan
Father John R. Skehan, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Augusta, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2022. He was 66 years old…
A weekend garage sale inspired generosity and goodwill with the proceeds benefitting the winter expenses at St. John Vianney Parish (St. Louis Church…
"Lord, when did we see you hungry?" (Matthew 25:37)
Catechetical Sunday, which is celebrated on the third Sunday in September, (September 15, 2024)…
Encircling the Pietà statue in the newer section of Calvary Cemetery, the Pietà Columbaria were erected in 2007 and contain 716 individual…
Guidelines for Families Planning Cremation Burials
As cremation gains acceptance and becomes more common in Catholic cemeteries throughout the…
Office of Missions / CRS
Welcome to the Office of Missions / CRS, supporting the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies and Catholic Relief…
A new endowment has been established in memory of Fr. John R. Skehan.
The endowment, established through the Catholic Foundation of Maine,…
When they heard about the Jared Box Project, 10 teens at St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor jumped at the chance to make a difference in the lives…
The Latino Food Festival drew hundreds of people from miles around to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Saturday, September…
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God's creatures, several churches will hold Blessing of the…
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will hold the Blessing of the Animals at St. Gregory Church, 24 North Raymond Road in Gray, on Saturday, October 5,…
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will hold the Blessing of the Animals at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street in Yarmouth, at 10:30 a.m. People are…
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacrament of confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic teens and adults in…
