The adults and teens from more than 10 parishes received the sacrament of confirmation and in some cases first Holy Communion. The individuals had all been baptized Catholic but had not received one or both of the other initiation sacraments.
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Adults are invited to gather in a casual setting to build fellowship and learn about the Catholic faith.
Bishop Robert Deeley celebrates the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
The Easter Vigil is considered the greatest of all the Catholic Church's solemnities, beginning in darkness but then celebrating the Light coming into the world.
St. Louis Parish in Portland has held the Easter basket blessing for years, while St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor started a ceremony this year, with plans to make it an annual tradition.
On Good Friday, the faithful gather to remember and reflect upon the Passion and death of Christ. It is the only day of the year on which no Mass is celebrated.
St. Pius X Church in Portland has installed the new system helping parishioners hear better, which will be available in early spring
The conference, featuring keynote speaker Danielle Bean and Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley, focused on the theme "Loved as I am."
A procession outside Holy Martyrs of North America Church will precede the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the church.
Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion celebrated in Presque Isle, Winslow, and Portland
One hundred fifty-eight people are preparing to be baptized and/or receive the initiation sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist at Easter. It is the highest number of people preparing to be baptized in the diocese in 17 years.
Members of Corpus Christi Parish donated more than $10,000 and 66 boxes of food to help area food organizations hit hard by recent flooding.
Bishop-Elect Ruggieri appeared at a news conference alongside Bishop Robert Deeley, expressing his gratitude to Pope Francis and saying he will let the Holy Spirit be his guide in his new ministry.
The diocese's 13th bishop will be ordained and installed on May 7, 2024.
All are invited to three gatherings in Maine.
The “Revitalization of the Eucharist and Vocations” Retreat, held at St. Joseph Church in Brewer, sought to help teens connect with the Eucharist and to discover where God is calling them in life.
The award, which was presented by Bishop Robert Deeley and Catholic Charities Maine CEO Stephen Letourneau, includes a monetary grant and a stained-glass plaque.
The MLK Day of Service, held in the hall of St. Hyacinth Church, aimed to bring together members of the community in support and fellowship to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Seminarian Matthew Valles, who is in formation for the priesthood, was ordained tot he transitional diaconate during a Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Bishop Robert Deeley will ordain to Matthew Valles to the transitional diaconate at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Bishop Deeley celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on January 1, a day on which the Church observes both the World Day of Peace and the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.
The move will assist the aging sisters in Waterville and allow their mission of eucharistic adoration to continue.
A special collection will be held during Masses in Maine churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
It was a joyous occasion for parishioners who were able to celebrate Mass for the first time since the church was vandalized in October.
Children from the faith formation class at St. James the Greater Church in Baileyville donated several bags of food to the pantry.
The Festival of Lessons & Carols, a tradition that dates to the 19th century, recounts the history of salvation through Scripture readings, prayer, and music.
Molly DiLorenzo is responsible for developing and executing plans to engage the Catholic community statewide, as well as regionally and nationally.
Theology in the County provides adults an opportunity to gather in a casual setting to learn about the Catholic faith.
Area businesses decorate and donate beautiful trees which are then auctioned off as fundraisers.
The guest presenter will be Sister Maximilian Cote, a member of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love from Manchester, NH
Veterans were thanked with words, a blessing, and the playing of "Taps."
The Diocese of Portland's statement on its appeal to the Law Court.
A concert in support of the victims of the Lewiston mass shooting and to lift the spirits of the community will be held at Holy Family Church in Lewiston on Sunday, November 12.
The victims names were read during the service and a candle lit in memory of each of them.
An independent audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which includes 48 parishes and 144 churches in Maine, in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.
Celebrating All Saints' Day Mass, the bishop said that the saints "arethe people who demanded righteousness instead of going along with injustice. "
November 2 is the Commemoration of All the Faithful departed, better known as All Souls’ Day.
Facilitated by Cross Catholic Outreach, the program invites people to fill up shoeboxes with toys and other gifts to be delivered to children in developing countries.
Family members and friends of the deceased as well as other community members gathered for a prayer service at Holy Family Church in Lewiston
Many sections of the Millinocket Cemetery have unmarked graves where children who died in the pandemic are buried.
Hundreds gathered at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul for the 'One Lewiston' Community Vigil to remember those killed in the mass shooting.
All Saints' Day is a holy day of obligation
A prayer service will be held at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Church in Lewiston.
People may stop by at any time to pray for the victims, for personal healing, or for other intentions
The two-day mission will be presented by Dr. Ralph Martin at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough.
Christmas fairs are a chance to gather in community, while raising money to support parishes and ministries.
Bishop Robert Deeley encourages the faithful in Maine to participate in the Worldwide Day of Prayer and Fasting called for by Pope Francis on Friday, October 27.
This is an opportunity to have your questions asked about eucharistic adoration.
The seven-week series will be held Wednesday evenings at St. Matthew Church in Hampden.
Bishop Robert Deeley will join with parishioners and former priests of the parish for a centennial Mass.
A celebration that will include a eucharistic procession, a parish wide Mass, and a bean supper will be held on October 28.
