Bishop Deeley will celebrate Palm Sunday Mass in Portland, and Palm Sunday schedules at all Maine churches can be found here.
Bishop Schedule
Holy Week, the most solemn week of the entire year, will begin with Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and culminate with the Easter Triduum.
Bishop Deeley worked with Pope Benedict XVI, then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, in the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Vatican City nearly 20 years ago.
To honor the memory of Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop Robert Deeley will preside at a special Mass on Wednesday, January 4, at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress Street in Portland.
Bishop Deeley will celebrate two Masses on Christmas (December 25 at midnight and 10 a.m.) at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
June 2, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic* teens and adults in southern Maine. A light reception follows the liturgy.
June 5, 2023
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Bishop Deeley will preside at the Cheverus High School graduation starting at 6 p.m.
June 9, 2023
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All are welcome to learn more about prison ministry in the Diocese of Portland on Friday, June 9, at the annual Catholic prison ministry gathering in the hall of Sacred Heart Church on 7 Summer Street in Hallowell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A remote option will also be offered.
June 11, 2023
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Bishop Deeley will preside at the dedication Mass at 10:30 a.m.
June 17, 2023
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The Silver & Gold Anniversary Mass at 4 p.m. is a celebration of the gift of Christian marriage.
June 18, 2023
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Bishop Deeley will celebrate the annual Neophyte Mass, an opportunity to celebrate with those who received the sacraments of initiation during the Easter Vigil, at 10 a.m.
July 23, 2023
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For 100 years, St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island has been not only the center of Catholic life on the island, but a source of service, community, and inspiration for the 1,000 year-round residents.
July 29, 2023
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Bishop Deeley will celebrate the anniversary Mass at 5:45 p.m.
August 12, 2023
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Bishop Robert Deeley will participate in a procession and Rosary Rally, sponsored by Maine Needs Fatima, beginning at 11 a.m.
August 12, 2023
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Bishop Deeley will celebrate the Mass at St. Peter Church at 4 p.m.
August 20, 2023
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Bishop Deeley will celebrate Mass at St. Mary Church at 11 a.m.
October 20, 2023
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The 15th Harvest Ball will be hosted by the bishop and will feature a social hour with hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, a dinner, the music of The Carmine Band, and great company.
