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Colby Catholics: Building a faith community on campus

For Maggie Blake, a fourth-year student at Colby College in Waterville, being able to remain connected to her Catholic faith has been an invaluable…

Finding hope and healing in our Risen Lord

Happy Easter! Christ is risen! In the Church, the Easter season continues through Pentecost Sunday, a period that began with the Easter Vigil where…

A Message from Bishop Deeley on the World Day of Prayer for the Sick

Each year since 1992, when Pope St. John Paul II began its observance, the Church has set aside the day of February 11, the memorial of Our Lady of…

Prayer on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Father, The image of the Virgin is found in your Church. Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that never knew sin, for you kept…

The Magnificat

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day…

Pope Francis' Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of our faith

Mother, help our faith! Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize his voice and call. Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go…

Parish Rosary Prayer Opportunities

Many parishes around the Diocese of Portland offer regular opportunities for parishioners to come together to pray the Rosary. You will find a list…

Feast of St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first, on March 19, celebrates Joseph as the husband of Mary and the second, on May 1,…

St. Joseph the Worker Celebration - Farmington

In celebration of the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, the Sunday, May 3, 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church in Farmington will be offered as a…

A vibrant center of faith celebrates 50 years

For 50 years, the Christian Life Center in Frenchville has been bringing people closer to God and changing lives. “It’s a place for fellowship and…

Why Did Jesus Ascend to Heaven?

Dear Father Joe: Why did Jesus ascend to heaven? Why not just stay here on earth? If He was immortal, He never would’ve died, and we could all see…

The Mass: “To whom am I speaking?”

Whenever you answer the phone, it’s always a good idea to have some indication who might be calling. All of us appreciate knowing the identity of the…

May 2023 - "Thy kingdom Come, Thy will be done."

If you tuned into the Super Bowl this year or watched any prime-time television lately, you’ve probably seen some of the “He Gets Us” commercials. It…

Called to be a servant

Since he was a young man in his 20s, Daniel Mahoney has dedicated his life to serving others, taking an active role in the churches where he…

“Making Music, Praying Twice” in Falmouth

“Making Music, Praying Twice” at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth serves as an invitation for parents, grandparents, and children who seek the…

“40 Cans for Lent” Collects Over 7,000 Pounds of Food in Scarborough, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth

SCARBOROUGH---Parishioners at St. John Paul II Parish (St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Scarborough; Holy Cross Church, South Portland; St. Bartholomew…

St. John’s Teacher in Brunswick Participates in National Space Symposium

BRUNSWICK---Karin Paquin, a middle school science teacher at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick who was selected as one of five teachers across…

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Lord’s instruction: “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the…

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

"What is most extraordinary is that, in becoming his disciple, one truly becomes 'beautiful'; his beauty transforms us." - Pope Leo XIV On April 26…

“Leap of Faith” Reawakens Former St. Bridget Church in Vassalboro

VASSALBORO---Twice a month, volunteers sewing, cutting, ironing, and sorting can be observed at tables in an eye-catching building at 864 Main Street…

"Month of Mary" Events, Prayers, and Resources

For centuries, the month of May has been dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. During this month, Christians offer up to Mary from their hearts…

St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island Celebrating Centennial with Rejoicing and Renovations

PEAKS ISLAND---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…

Office of Lifelong Faith Formation Events and Programs

Maine Catholic Youth Day Held in Brewer “The interactions, the connections, the reaching out, it was a great day.” The words of Lori Dahlhoff,…

Bishop to Celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation for Baptized Catholic Teens and Adults in Bangor & Falmouth

Bishop Deeley invites teenagers and adults from around Maine who already have been baptized in the Catholic Church to receive the sacrament of…

Celebrating the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec

“The Good Shepherd Sisters are a big deal.” That sentiment, expressed by Carey Nason, executive director of Saint André Home, summed up the feelings…

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