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"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...to bring good news to the poor" (Luke 4:18).
Catechetical Sunday, which is celebrated on the third Sunday in…
Encircling the Pietà statue in the newer section of Calvary Cemetery, the Pietà Columbaria were erected in 2007 and contain 716 individual…
Guidelines for Families Planning Cremation Burials
As cremation gains acceptance and becomes more common in Catholic cemeteries throughout the…
Office of Missions / CRS
Welcome to the Office of Missions / CRS, supporting the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies and Catholic Relief…
Burning Hearts: A Journey with Jesus, a retreat to prepare for Holy Week, will be held Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at St. Charles…
The St. Paul the Apostle Parish Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday, November 22, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at St Joseph Church, 531 North…
A new endowment has been established in memory of Fr. John R. Skehan.
The endowment, established through the Catholic Foundation of Maine,…
The Latino Food Festival drew hundreds of people from miles around to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on Saturday, September…
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God's creatures, several churches will hold Blessing of the…
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.…
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.…
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the sacrament of confirmation (with first holy Communion) for already baptized Catholic teens and adults in…
St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish will hold its annual Illuminated Rosary on the front lawn of St Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway on May 22 at 7:30…
The St. Christopher Parish Fair will be held on Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Christopher Church, 15 Central Avenue,…
Within the Diocese of Portland, there are seven diocesan-operated cemeteries: Calvary Cemetery of South Portland, Holy Cross Cemetery in…
The Diocese of Portland posts available parish, school, and diocesan positions on this page. Additionally, submitted openings from other Catholic…
“In the midst of a fractured and divided society, you go about trying to keep order. We pray for you today, grateful for your service, and asking God…
WINDHAM---“Operation Summer Snacks,” an initiative of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Windham, annually collects food for children in need who…
AUBURN---Saint Dominic Academy in Auburn will host a special conference that aims to help both students and parents around Maine to understand how…
Deacon Bob Cleveland and Peter Piconi will lead an Advent Retreat on Exploring Hope on Saturday, December 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at Our Lady of Good Hope…
St. James School in Biddeford and St. Thomas School in Sanford will host fundraising road races on Saturday, November 5, to support the schools’…
The St. Thomas Mingle Jingle Run 5K will be start at the Memorial Gym at 678 Main Street in Sanford.
Registration is available online or the day of…
Four regional formation days for parish leaders are being planned as part of the diocesan phase of the National Eucharistic Revival. The focus will…
All are welcome to gather for sung vespers for the dead, an ancient evening of prayer consisting of chanted psalms, antiphons, and hymns.
Two…
