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“We commit ourselves to exercise the spiritual and corporal works of Mercy, revealed to us through the life of Jesus.” – Sisters of Mercy…
I will lie down in peace and sleep comes at once
The scenes of conflict, drama, and intrigue hijack our attention and draw us like moths to a lamp…
Scheduled to visit:
Prince of Peace Parish, Lewiston, Lisbon Falls, and Sabattus
Having brought the fullness of life to our world when he rose from…
Living the Call to Holiness
Holiness implies a certain vulnerability. Christ calls each of us to give up our illusions of self-sufficiency, our need…
Saint Óscar Romero was formally declared a martyr by Pope Francis in February 2015 and was canonized a saint on October 14, 2018, alongside Pope Paul…
On Ash Wednesday, a special collection is held for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. Your gifts to this collection make a difference for…
On May 25 and June 29, I, as 13th bishop of Portland, had the great privilege and grace to ordain three men to the transitional diaconate and one man…
Sister Ann Boyle professes her perpetual vows
“I feel that I am home.”
Sister Ann Theresa Boyle, RSR, says she feels a sense of ease and comfort,…
Pope Francis has named a new bishop as shepherd and leader of the Diocese of Portland. It is a blessing! I am grateful for the appointment of Most…
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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,…
Welcome to Maine! Congratulations! Those were the greetings repeated from Kittery to Fort Kent as parishioners extended a hand, shared a laugh…
“It’s not easy.”
Ask Michele Guillemette of Waterboro what it takes to raise a family in the Catholic faith in today’s world and that is what she…
Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is celebrated on March…
"Just as he once encountered the young Paul, Jesus also wants to encounter each one of you, my dear young people. Indeed, even before we desire it,…
Eleven men were admitted as candidates for ordination to the permanent diaconate during the Rite of Candidacy celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley on…
At age 19, Peter Cusack’s resume is already stacked with awards and accomplishments. An excellent student, he graduated 10th in his class from…
“The Lord said, ‘Go.’ And I said, ‘Who? Me?’ And He said, ‘Yes, you.”
That is how Sister Theresa “Terry” Gauvin, SCIM, describes the beginning…
Faith & Study
The New American Bible
Ad resurgendum cum Christo (To Rise with Christ)
Amoris Laetitia Family 2021-2022
Books of the Bible…
Being in the hospital, whether due to illness, injury, or the need for surgery, can be a challenging and stressful time, and spiritual care can be an…
“I can’t imagine anything better or more wonderful than this gift of being called to give myself, every bit of myself, to God.”
Placing her hands…
Scheduled to visit:
St. Michael Parish, Augusta
The ministry of Polish Redemptorists in the East began as the answer to the “perestroika” …
“A little metal crucifix as plain as it can be, but only God in heaven knows how dear it is to me.”
So begins a poem penned by a soldier more than…
David William Bacon
(1855–1874)
David William Bacon was named the first Bishop of the Diocese of Portland and was consecrated as bishop in St.…
Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday (March 5, 2025 - April 17, 2025 ), is a period of spiritual renewal that helps…
