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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…

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…

From the Bishop - November 2009

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…

Youth leader looks to inspire others

“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…

The Last Word - March 2016

Marriage and Jesus' Command Jesus makes a lot of strong and challenging statements over the course of his ministry, but his prohibition of divorce…

150 Years of Walking Among Us

 “We commit ourselves to exercise the spiritual and corporal works of Mercy, revealed to us through the life of Jesus.”  – Sisters of Mercy…

The Last Word - September 2020

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…

Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette

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…

Gaudete et Exsultate - May 2019

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

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…

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

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…

Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe

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…

Unforgettable moments of prayer and grace

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…

All for God

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,…

Living the Truth in Love

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…

Home Page Content

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Feast of St. Joseph

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,…

A Chance to Get Acquainted

Welcome to Maine! Congratulations!  Those were the greetings repeated from Kittery to Fort Kent as parishioners extended a hand, shared a laugh…

Raising a family in faith

“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

Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary   The Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is celebrated on March…

Young Adult Ministry

"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,…

Bishop Ruggieri ordains two men from the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon to the transitional diaconate

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 accepted as candidates for the permanent diaconate

Eleven men were admitted as candidates for ordination to the permanent diaconate during the Rite of Candidacy celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley on…

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