The bishop reflects on the love of the season.
Bishop Statements
Bishop Ruggieri shares this final reflection on Mary, Joseph and Jesus before Christmas.
Bishop Ruggieri offers an Advent reflection
Bishop Ruggieri offers an Advent reflection
The bishop shares his holiday greetings to the diocese
Bishop Ruggieri expresses gratitude for religious freedom
Bishop Ruggieri reflects on his first six months in the Diocese of Portland
The bishop reflects on Veterans Day.
Bishop Ruggieri shares a letter in advance of the November 5 election.
Bishop Ruggieri reflects on the November 1 holy day.
A message from Bishop Ruggieri
The bishop reflects on World Mision Sunday.
Pope Francis has called for a day of prayer and fasting on the anniversary of the attacks on Israel.
Archbishop-elect will assume his new role on October 31.
This year, the day is celebrated on Sunday, July 28.
The week runs from July 21 to July 27.
The bishop asks for prayers for peace.
The bishop reflects on the solemnity of a secondary patron of the diocese.
A message from the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
The bishop reflects on the end of slavery in the United States.
The bishop reflects on his own father's values.
Bishop Ruggieri will celebrate Memorial Day Mass today.
The bishop shares his reflections on the holiest days of the liturgical year
Bishop comments on proposed bill to create new rights for “gender-affirming care” and “reproductive health care”
Bishop Deeley comments on proposed changes to the Maine constitution.
Rev. Dr. King's message of love and peace is as relevant today as ever.
We all seek from Jesus the way to move forward with our lives.
The bishop shares a greeting on this season of hope and joy.
Bishop Deeley offers his comments on recent threats in Maine and beyond
A message from Bishop Deeley to the Catholic community of Maine as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Diocese of Portland will continue to accompany any woman, regardless of faith, who is experiencing difficulties in pregnancy through our various Catholic agencies in Maine, including pregnancy help centers and parish-based initiatives like Walking with Moms in Need.
National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day are opportunities to remind ourselves of the importance of promoting a culture of love that is rooted in a foundation of marriage and family.
The bishop issued this statement on Wednesday morning.
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an opportunity to ask God to help Christian Churches seek common ground and appreciation for each other.
On January 16, the nation will pause to honor the memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an important motivator of the civil rights movement who did not ask for a confrontation with hatred but faced this ugly reality with hope and the dream of better days.
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Bishop Deeley shares a message on the passing of the Pope Emeritus on December 31, 2022.
Bishop Deeley shares a message of hope for 2023.
A new approach to New Year’s resolutions
A message for the season from Bishop Robert Deeley.
For centuries, in times of peace and tension, prosperity and struggle, Americans have paused on Thanksgiving to spend time with loved ones and offer gratitude for the blessings of God.
National Vocation Awareness Week (November 7-13) reminds us that the encouragement and formation of vocations in the Church is a responsibility of all of us.
To the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Diocese of Portland
The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month as we celebrate the value of each human life and commit to helping others grow in appreciation of the treasure that is God’s gift of life.
Twenty years. It seems impossible and yet, images from that day can sometimes bring us right back to the shock and sadness that we felt
This Sunday (September 12) marks National Grandparents Day, established in our country as a way in which to educate our youth about the important contributions that grandparents have made throughout history.
On Memorial Day, we cherish the memory of our dear departed, particularly those who died in the service of our country.
National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7) is a time in which we lift up with thanks the talents, the selflessness, and the dedication of our teachers.
April 25 is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations when the Church prays for vocations to ordained ministries, consecrated life in all its forms, secular institutes, and missionary life.
On Earth Day, we remember that God has created our world and placed us in it.
