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Maine Catholic Men’s Conference inspires attendees to live in apostolic times and reclaim Sundays.

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…

Bishop Deeley Announces Three Priest Assignments

PORTLAND---Bishop Robert Deeley has announced three priest assignments, effective immediately. Monsignor Andrew Dubois, VG, has been appointed…

Father Cyprian Tatah brings decades of experience to Maine

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…

September 2020: Laudato Sí: The first five years and beyond

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 from the Diocese of Kumbo Visits Maine

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…

Mercy is forever her song

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…

What Catholics Believe - Chapter Twenty

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…

Historic Blue Mass in Portland Looked Different, But the Purpose of the Mass was as Real and Crucial as Ever Before

PORTLAND---On Sunday afternoon, seven members of a multi-jurisdictional honor guard marched to the front of the Cathedral of the Immaculate…

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…

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…

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…

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. “…

Maine Catholic Youth Gathering

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

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…

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…

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…

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