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The Mass: The Penitential Act and Sprinkling Rite

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 Spirituality of Marriage and the Family

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…

Diocese announces two priests named monsignors, honoring distinguished service in ministry

Two priests of the Diocese of Portland have been bestowed the title of monsignor based on exceptional service to the Church – Monsignor Jean-Paul…

Bishop Ruggieri announces new priest assignments

His Excellency Bishop James T. Ruggieri has announced new priest assignments. Additional assignments will be announced as they are finalized.…

Blue Mass in Portland Featured Heroes, Dignitaries, and Reverence

“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…

Pastoral Councils: Engaging Parishioners in the Church’s Mission

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…

Theology at Tim's has Faith Brewing

Coffee, community, and conversation are proving to be an appealing blend for teenagers in Aroostook County.  One Sunday a month, the teens…

From the Bishop - January 2020

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…

Walking together as a synodal Church

Pope Francis has expressed a strong interest and advocacy for a synodal process of discernment, prayerful listening, and sharing of ideas for the…

Bishop Robert Deeley Marks Golden Jubilee with Celebration of Mass

Gathered with family, friends ,and colleagues to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to priesthood, Bishop Robert Deeley reflected on…

Pope Francis announces Year of St. Joseph

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. “…

Pope Francis announces Year of St. Joseph

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. “…

Communities of Religious Men

Brothers of Christian Instruction (FIC) Notre Dame Province, Alfred, ME www.brothersofchristianinstruction.org   Capuchin Franciscan…

Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley Biography

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…

St. John Vianney Novena

All Maine Catholics are invited to participate in a novena for priests and vocations to the priesthood each evening starting on Thursday, July 27,…

Maine Catholic Youth Gathering

What do ewe get when ewe cross Good Shepherd Sunday and America's favorite gameshow..........................SHEPHERDY!      The…

Religious Orders of Men

Brothers of Christian Instruction (FIC) Notre Dame Province, Alfred, ME www.brothersofchristianinstruction.org Capuchin Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.…

Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe

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…

Vinh Nguyen

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…

Human Resources

To view a list of current job openings, click here. The mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland’s Office of Human Resources is to promote…

Clergy & Religious

“Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, come, follow me” (Mk 10:21). The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is committed to assisting…

World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The first day of September is celebrated by Christians around the world as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It also marks the…

Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions 2025

The Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Francis' monthly prayer intentions for 2025. Each month, the Holy Father asks Catholics around…

Bishop Robert Deeley's 50th Jubilee

Bishop Robert Deeley, JCD, marks a milestone on July 14, 2023. It is the 50th anniversary of his ordination to priesthood. The bishop was ordained…

St. John Baptist de La Salle

Saint John Baptist de La Salle - Feast Day: April 7 Born in 1651, the oldest of 11 children of a wealthy French family, John cut his studies short…

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