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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…
Brothers of Christian Instruction (FIC)
Notre Dame Province, Alfred, ME
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Capuchin Franciscan Friars (O.F.M.…
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…
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…
Catholic Identity
Religious instruction and formation will be rooted in the Scriptures and teachings of the Catholic Church and the liturgical…
Saint Colette - Feast Day: March 6
Nicollette, named for St. Nicholas of Myra, was born on January 13, 1381. She was the daughter of a carpenter who…
Brothers of Christian Instruction (FIC)
Notre Dame Province, Alfred, ME
www.brothersofchristianinstruction.org
Capuchin Franciscan…
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…
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The article Bishop Ruggieri references in this episode can be found here…
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…
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So, welcome to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop James…
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…
Fulfilling a dream that goes back several years, on Monday, November 17, Bishop James Ruggieri blessed the new Father Jim Morrison Memorial Narthex…
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…
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Well, welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop…
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…
Men from across the Diocese of Portland are invited to attend the annual Maine Catholic Men's Conference, which will be held March 7, 2026, at the St…
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,…
