Questions about the compatibility of faith and science are ever pressing in our world today. The Catholic faith has long looked to a deeper understanding of the world and the cosmos through scientific exploration and inquiry. The Portland Catholic Center for Faith Fall Conference is in an invitation to learn more about the beautiful harmony of faith and science.
Partake in a two-day conference on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Guild Hall (307 Congress Street, Portland, Maine).
Friday, September 26
4:00PM – 6:00 PM- Saints of Science Fair, Guild Hall, Children & youth present posters on saints and notable Catholics who have made contributions in the field of science, Heavy hors d'oeuvres served
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM- Welcome & Presentation, Fr. Paul Gabor, Vatican Observatory
7:00 PM - Night Prayer, Cathedral
All Ages
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, part of St. Joseph Parish, will offer Mass on Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 5, at 11 a.m. at the Fryeburg Fair.
Join us each first Friday of the month at Holy Family Church in Lewiston for an evening of prayer, mercy, and fellowship—all offered in reparation and intercession for the protection of human life.
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist invites all to the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. Join us at Holy Martyrs Church on Friday, October 3 at 6:30pm to commemorate St. Francis' passing from this life into eternity with Bishop Ruggieri. This service will include Evening Prayer I and the recitation of prayers related to St. Francis' life and death.
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul the Apostle Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service outside St. Mary Church in Bangor at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 4.
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Parish of the Holy Savior will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service in the parking lot of the rectory, located at 7 Brown Street in Mexico. All are invited to bring their leashed/contained pet for a special blessing.
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist invites people to bring their pets for a blessing on Saturday, October 4. This tradition is in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi who loved all creatures. In this blessing, we ask God to grant that the animals may serve our needs and, by his grace, that we may be sustained and protected.
The Parish of the Holy Eucharist invites people to bring their pets for a blessing on Saturday, October 4. This tradition is in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi who loved all creatures. In this blessing, we ask God to grant that the animals may serve our needs and, by his grace, that we may be sustained and protected.
St. Mary of the Visitation Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service, sponsored by the Heart of St. Francis Secular Franciscan Fraternity, on Saturday, October 4, at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, part of St. Joseph Parish, will offer Mass on Sunday, September 28 and Sunday, October 5, at 11 a.m. at the Fryeburg Fair.
All are invited to pray the Rosary in honor of Our Lady of Fatima on October 11 at noon on the west lawn of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate at Respect Life Mass at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Wisdom Church/The Newman Center at the University of Maine. Mass will be followed by a Eucharistic procession, benediction, dinner and awards ceremony.
In commemoration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish will hold a Blessing of the Animals prayer service at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway on Saturday, October 4, a 10 a.m.
