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When Father Frank Murray retired from active priestly ministry in August 2020, one of the well-wishing signs in a send-off parade read “From vocation…
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…
“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…
The Catholic Foundation of Maine (CFM) distributed more than $1 million in endowment dividends this year, providing welcome assistance to parishes,…
Dear Father Joe: I don’t know how to deal with all the pressure I am feeling. I love my kids and husband so much, but I am constantly tired trying…
Teachers and principals from all eight diocesan and parish Catholic schools in Maine gathered at St. Joseph’s College on August 7–8 for a two-day…
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…
"This is probably something you have never seen. The people could actually embroider with moose hair. It is called ‘moose hair tufting.’”
Sister…
Knights of Columbus in Maine and around the world are celebrating the beatification of Father Michael Joseph McGivney who founded the lay fraternal…
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…
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…
