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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…

Living by the Golden Rule

At age 19, Peter Cusack’s resume is already stacked with awards and accomplishments. An excellent student, he graduated 10th in his class from…

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…

“Jesus has always been my best friend.”

“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…

Living the Gospel in Daily Life - Auspice Maria Ep. 14 with Bishop James Ruggieri

Find the Maine Catholic Podcast on: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube Transcript: Welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast series. I'm Bishop…

Prayer & Faith Resources

Faith & Study The New American Bible Ad resurgendum cum Christo (To Rise with Christ) Amoris Laetitia Family 2021-2022 Books of the Bible…

Lifting spirits at a time of illness and uncertainty 

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…

Immersed in Christ's Love

“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…

Warsaw Province of the Redemptorists

Scheduled to visit: St. Michael Parish, Augusta The ministry of Polish Redemptorists in the East began as the answer to the “perestroika” …

A gift of faith from a WWII foxhole

“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…

Bishops of the Diocese

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.…

The Season of Lent

Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday (March 5, 2025 - April 17, 2025 ), is a period of spiritual renewal that helps…

Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon celebrate their Maine roots

On September 14, 1906, six sisters from Lyon, France, arrived in Jackman, Maine, in the middle of the night, not knowing what to expect but committed…

Called to be Leaders

Whether she is competing on the soccer field, practicing a dance routine, or performing in a play, Delia Bonner says she always tries to make sure…

Cover Story - Meeting Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration

“It’s like being with someone you really, really love.” That is how Doris Belanger describes the time she spends before the Lord in eucharistic…

Serving Christ in the County

Since the permanent diaconate was restored in the Diocese of Portland, there has only been one deacon serving in northern Aroostook County, Deacon…

St. Andrew Dinner with Bishop Ruggieri - Scarborough

Bishop James Ruggieri invites young men (high school age and older) who want to learn more about the Catholic priesthood to attend a dinner on Friday…

Day of Prayer & Discernment for Men

A Day of Prayer & Discernment for men over 18 years of age who are discerning a possible vocation to the diocesan priesthood will be held…

“I’ve always felt drawn to God.”

Drawn to God since she was a young girl, Angela McCormick has now dedicated her life to His service and to the service of the Church as a…

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