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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…
PORTLAND---Bishop Robert Deeley has announced three priest assignments, effective immediately.
Monsignor Andrew Dubois, VG, has been appointed…
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…
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…
Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross and the greeting by the celebrant, “The Lord be with you.” Sometimes, the celebrant may then offer a few words…
The Joy of Love - Chapter Nine
We now come to the last chapter in The Joy of Love. Here, the Holy Father does not present us with any new…
Two priests of the Diocese of Portland have been bestowed the title of monsignor based on exceptional service to the Church – Monsignor Jean-Paul…
His Excellency Bishop James T. Ruggieri has announced new priest assignments. Additional assignments will be announced as they are finalized.…
“In the midst of a fractured and divided society, you go about trying to keep order. We pray for you today, grateful for your service, and asking God…
The creation of pastoral councils has been called one of the gifts of Vatican II. Although they were originally recommended on a diocesan level, as…
Coffee, community, and conversation are proving to be an appealing blend for teenagers in Aroostook County. One Sunday a month, the teens…
Pope Francis has expressed a strong interest and advocacy for a synodal process of discernment, prayerful listening, and sharing of ideas for the…
In November, I was in Rome with 19 other bishops of Region 1 (New England) of the United States Bishops’ Conference (USCCB) for our visit ad…
Gathered with family, friends ,and colleagues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to priesthood, Bishop Robert Deeley reflected on…
Father, protector, worker, patron – they all describe St. Joseph, a quiet man who put his trust in God and played a key role in salvation history.
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Father, protector, worker, patron – they all describe St. Joseph, a quiet man who put his trust in God and played a key role in salvation history.
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What do ewe get when ewe cross Good Shepherd Sunday and America's favorite gameshow..........................SHEPHERDY!
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Most Rev. Robert Deeley, J.C.D.
Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston: July 14, 1973
Named Prelate of Honor (Monsignor): December 13, 1993…
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The mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s Office of Human Resources is to promote…
Saint John Paul II’s Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of the true God and Mother of the Church who from this…
1st Theology
Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Maryland
My name is Vinh Nguyen. I am from Vietnam. I attended the College of Arts and Culture and Tourism…