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Each year since 1992, when Pope St. John Paul II began its observance, the Church has set aside the day of February 11, the memorial of Our Lady of…
Father,
The image of the Virgin is found in your Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that
never knew sin,
for you kept…
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day…
Mother, help our faith!
Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize his voice and call.
Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go…
FALMOUTH---“While the gift of music education is invaluable, the gift of music combined with prayer is immeasurable.”
The motto of “Making Music,…
Many parishes around the Diocese of Portland offer regular opportunities for parishioners to come together to pray the Rosary. You will find a list…
St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first, on March 19, celebrates Joseph as the husband of Mary and the second, on May 1,…
For 50 years, the Christian Life Center in Frenchville has been bringing people closer to God and changing lives.
“It’s a place for fellowship and…
Dear Father Joe: Why did Jesus ascend to heaven? Why not just stay here on earth? If He was immortal, He never would’ve died, and we could all see…
Whenever you answer the phone, it’s always a good idea to have some indication who might be calling. All of us appreciate knowing the identity of the…
If you tuned into the Super Bowl this year or watched any prime-time television lately, you’ve probably seen some of the “He Gets Us” commercials. It…
Since he was a young man in his 20s, Daniel Mahoney has dedicated his life to serving others, taking an active role in the churches where he…
“Making Music, Praying Twice” at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth serves as an invitation for parents, grandparents, and children who seek the…
SCARBOROUGH---Parishioners at St. John Paul II Parish (St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough; Holy Cross Church, South Portland; St. Bartholomew…
BRUNSWICK---Karin Paquin, a middle school science teacher at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick who was selected as one of five teachers across…
PORTLAND---The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on Sunday, April 21, 2024.. The Fourth Sunday of Easter is…
The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the…
"A vocation is a precious gift that God sows in our heart, a call to leave ourselves behind and embark on a journey of love and service. Every…
VASSALBORO---Twice a month, volunteers sewing, cutting, ironing, and sorting can be observed at tables in an eye-catching building at 864 Main Street…
For centuries, the month of May has been dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. During this month, Christians offer up to Mary from their hearts…
PEAKS ISLAND---For 100 years, St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island has been not only the center of Catholic life on the island, but a source of…
Maine Catholic Youth Day Held in Brewer
“The interactions, the connections, the reaching out, it was a great day.”
The words of Lori Dahlhoff,…
Bishop Deeley invites teenagers and adults from around Maine who already have been baptized in the Catholic Church to receive the sacrament of…
“The Good Shepherd Sisters are a big deal.”
That sentiment, expressed by Carey Nason, executive director of Saint André Home, summed up the feelings…
In the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, we celebrate Christ's bodily ascension into heaven, which occurred in the presence of his apostles.…
