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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…
Knights of Columbus in Maine and around the world are celebrating the beatification of Father Michael Joseph McGivney who founded the lay fraternal…
A sea of raincoats, a field of candlelight, the chants of Italian pilgrims, the rhythmic beating of African drummers. Voices raised in…
Summer: A time to celebrate the gift of family
It is finally summer. Winter has ended at last, and we can enjoy good weather. In the midst of…
Scheduled to Visit:
Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish, Lincoln; Christ the King Parish, Millinocket; and St. Benedict, Benedicta
My name is Mirian…
When 9-1-1 calls come in and fire alarms sound in Biddeford and Saco, police and firefighters aren’t the only ones ready to respond, so is Deacon…
A willingness to listen and a desire to be present to the people. Father Felix Udolisa, a Dominican priest from Nigeria, says that is what he hopes…
Why is the Body of Christ referred to as the Eucharist? Why is Jesus’ body kept in the tabernacle? Why is Mary depicted holding rosary beads?…
Why would you want to settle for less when a life with God promises so much more? That was among the questions posed and thoughts shared by…
Honor your father and mother - The Fourth Commandment
I’m a young father, married to my wife, Schara, for five years now and blessed with three…
Telling Anew the Story of Jesus
A Pastoral Letter of the
Most Rev. Richard J. Malone, Th.D., S.T.L., Bishop of Portland
to the clergy, religious,…
The annual Maine Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 15 was a lively congregation of men from all across Maine. Fellowship flowed as men…
In his 30 years as a priest, Father Cyprian Tatah has had a wide range of experiences. He has preached in villages, studied in Rome, served as…
PORTLAND---Bishop Robert Deeley has announced three priest assignments, effective immediately.
Monsignor Andrew Dubois, VG, has been appointed…
Responding to Pope Francis’ call to better care for our “common home
In the summer of 2015, Pope Francis released his encyclical Laudato Si; a…
Bishop George Nkuo, bishop of the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon, is spending several days in Maine, giving him an opportunity to meet with the priests…
With her guitar in hand and a broad smile on her face, Sister Kathryn Kelm, SSS, has a way of warming the hearts of all she meets.
“She’s just so…
Holy Orders
Holy Orders is the only sacrament that is plural, for indeed it includes bishops, priests, and deacons. I will be reflecting on the…
PORTLAND---On Sunday afternoon, seven members of a multi-jurisdictional honor guard marched to the front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate…
