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Good Shepherd Parish in Saco Raises Over $20,000 to Help Bethlehem Hospital

SACO---For a parish service project this Advent, staff at Good Shepherd Parish (Most Holy Trinity Church, Saco; St. Joseph Church, Biddeford; St…

“Together With Alzheimer's” in Yarmouth Offering Care for Caregivers

YARMOUTH---What started as a series of discussions about caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's has evolved into a program that brings warmth,…

Maine Catholic Cemeteries

MAINE CATHOLIC CEMETERIES “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live" (John 11:25). As Catholics, we…

St. Anne Church in Gorham “Socking” Community Issue Throughout January

GORHAM---Many community organizations, shelters, and charitable clothing groups have noted a lack of socks among the most pressing issues facing…

Visit the Sick

“For I was … ill and you cared for me … Whatever you did for one of these least brothers [or sisters] of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:35-40). This…

A Message from Bishop Deeley on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month; January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day   “It is shocking…

Clothe the Naked

“For I was … naked and you clothed me … whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me!” (Mt 25:35…

Shelter the Homeless

 “… Zacchaeus, come down quickly, for today, I must stay at your house.”  (Lk 19:5) In those who are homeless, the face of Christ is…

Visit the Imprisoned

“…I was in prison and you visited me …whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers of mine, you did it for me!” (Mt 25:36-…

Burying the Dead

“And so, when you and your daughter-in-law Sarah prayed, I brought a reminder of your prayer before the Holy One; and when you buried the dead, I was…

Instruct the Ignorant

"Philip ran up and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” He replied, “How can I, unless someone…

Admonish the Sinner

“Whoever brings back a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins” (James 5:20). Admonishing…

Counsel the Doubtful

“Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may eventually become wise. Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the…

Forgiving Injuries

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. Beloved,…

Bearing Wrongs Patiently

“When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. [Then Jesus said…

Comfort the Sorrowful

“For I was … ill and you cared for me … Whatever you did for one of these least brothers [or sisters] of mine, you did for me” (Mt 25:35-40). To…

Pray for the Living and the Dead

“I believe in the … the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.”   Prayer…

Fun, Faith, and French: Bishop Deeley Visits Holy Cross School in South Portland

SOUTH PORTLAND---“Bishop Deeley, we thank you for the good things that you doooooooo!” The pre-kindergarteners happily accepted the applause of…

Cremation

The practice of cremation is becoming more commonplace in the United States, and Maine is no exception. According to the National Funeral Directors…

"Warm Thy Neighbor" in Brunswick

Parishioners and community members in the Brunswick area are being asked to pitch in to help local residents stay warm through the cold winter months…

St. Brigid Students in Portland to Participate in Music Residency with Delvin Choice from "The Voice"

PORTLAND---Students at St. Brigid School in Portland will participate in a special three-day music residence with professional Gospel singer and The…

St. Brigid Students and Delvin Choice of "The Voice" Concert in Portland

Students at St. Brigid School in Portland will participate in a special three-day music residence with professional Gospel singer and The Voice…

A Message from Bishop Deeley for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

On January 16, the nation will pause to honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an important motivator of the civil rights…

“Together With Alzheimer's” in Yarmouth

On the first and third Wednesday evening of each month, individuals in need of guidance or support gather at Sacred Heart Church (326 Main Street in…

“9 Days for Life” Novena Begins

“9 Days for Life,” a novena for the intention that all human life be respected, will begin on January 19 and continue through January 27.  You…

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