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.
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.
Bishop Robert Deeley led evening prayer and celebrated Mass in the adoration chapel at Holy Cross Church, telling those attending and viewing online that "Precisely what we need is prayer and faith and trust in God,”
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.
Our Lady of Hope Parish in Portland was among several parishes around Maine holding Blessing of the Animals prayer services to offer gratitude to God for the gift of pets in our lives.
Theology in the County provides an opportunity for adults to gather in a casual setting for challenging and relevant presentations on the Catholic faith.
Transitus services will be held on October 3rd in Belfast, Houlton, Kennebunk, Lewiston, and Mechanic Falls to recall the passage of St. Francis from this life to eternal life.
The registration deadline for the Fall Sacred Music Conference is October 3. The conference is open to directors of music, cantors, and volunteer choir members from around New England.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish will welcome Lisa Cotter, a nationally acclaimed Catholic speaker and author, will offer a presentation to Catholic teens and young adults on November 11.
Dozens attended the annual African Festival held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception's Guild Hall. The gala is a celebration of African culture and a fundraiser for the community programs offered by Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Parish in Protland
Father Wilfred Labbe joined with members of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish and students from St. Thomas School on Monday, September 11, to break ground for a new parish rectory, the first stage of an ambitious project that will include the building of a parish center.