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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…
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, JCD, marks a milestone on July 14, 2023. It is the 50th anniversary of his ordination to priesthood.
The bishop was ordained…
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…
Celebrating Our Priests
As I suspect is the case with most bishops newly appointed to head a diocese, my first question upon arriving in Maine five…
“I’m always trying to look and see how God is acting in my life.”
Brendan Fedrizzi, an 18-year-old from Waterboro, says he tries to let faith be his…
Marriage and Jesus' Command
Jesus makes a lot of strong and challenging statements over the course of his ministry, but his prohibition of divorce…
“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…
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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…
Sunday, July 27, 2025, is the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Established by Pope Francis in 2021, the day is celebrated annually on the…
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,…
After years of preparation, two young men from the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon were ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop James Ruggieri…
Eleven men were admitted as candidates for ordination to the permanent diaconate during the Rite of Candidacy celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley on…
