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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.
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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…
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…
Hundreds of parishioners filled St. John Church in Bangor on Friday, August 29, to honor two priests who were recently bestowed the title of monsigor…
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…
All of us today know what it means to live busy lives. Families juggle work, school, and countless responsibilities. Priests, too, are busy people.…
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,…
