Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, his first Mass since being ordained and installed as the Bishop of Portland
During a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap., in the presence of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, Bishop James Ruggieri is ordained and installed as bishop of the Diocese of Portland.
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.
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.
Bishop Robert Deeley marked 50 years of the priesthood with a Mass celebrated with family, friends, and coworkers in the chapel of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
The truths of our faith, the bishop said. can seem contradictory amid reports regarding incidents of sexual abuse of minors by clerics that occurred decades ago.
Bishop Robert Deeley said, for us, the encounter of the Magi with Jesus is not something in the past but something we experience every time we come together for Mass.
Honoring the life of a man of faith and charity was a personal experience for Bishop Deeley, who 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.
Monsignor Marc Caron, vicar general of the Diocese of Portland, visited the Christian Life Center (CLC) in Frenchville to bless its new dining hall on December 29.
Bishop Robert Deeley celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, saying the new year will be better if we let God be our guide. The bishop also reflected on the life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, calling him a "great man, priest, and leader."
Bishop Robert Deeley served as the main celebrant for an historic Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Pontifical North American College in Vatican City on Thursday, October 13
For centuries, in times of peace and tension, prosperity and struggle, Americans have paused on Thanksgiving to spend time with loved ones and offer gratitude for the blessings of God.
National Vocation Awareness Week (November 7-13) reminds us that the encouragement and formation of vocations in the Church is a responsibility of all of us.
The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month as we celebrate the value of each human life and commit to helping others grow in appreciation of the treasure that is God’s gift of life.
This Sunday (September 12) marks National Grandparents Day, established in our country as a way in which to educate our youth about the important contributions that grandparents have made throughout history.
National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7) is a time in which we lift up with thanks the talents, the selflessness, and the dedication of our teachers.
April 25 is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations when the Church prays for vocations to ordained ministries, consecrated life in all its forms, secular institutes, and missionary life.
March 19 annually marks the Solemnity of St. Joseph, a commemoration that holds additional significance this year in the Year of St. Joseph, declared by the Holy Father.
As I stated in December in regards to COVID-19 vaccines, we must thank God for the scientific advancement and dedication of those in the medical field that have led to these lifesaving vaccines during a global pandemic.
Governor Janet Mills’ new executive order promising expanded gathering limits at Maine’s Catholic churches is not helpful to Maine Catholics who have diligently followed each of the protocols put in place regarding religious gatherings since the start of the pandemic.
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 Lourdes, as a special day of prayer for the sick.
In recent weeks, the positive developments in the production of COVID-19 vaccines have stirred excitement but also hesitance in some quarters regarding the safety of the vaccines.
On this Veterans Day, we remember gratefully the many who have served our country and defended the freedoms we enjoy, including, of course, the right to vote in free elections.