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Bishop Deeley spent the morning visiting classrooms and participating in activities with many of the students.

During an assembly this week, Representative Bruce White and Carla Caron, president of the board of directors for the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, were presented with a check representing the donation.

Bishop Deeley was joined on his visit by Bill Burke, principal of St. Brigid School; Fr. Paul Sullivan, pastor of Our Lady of Hope Parish of which St. Brigid School is a part; Marianne Pelletier, superintendent of Maine Catholic Schools; Suzanne Lafreniere, director of public policy for the diocese; and Ellen Couture of St. Brigid.

The music program at St. Brigid is now being coordinated by Matthew Fogg, who co-owns the Midcoast School of Music in Portland and provides the school with professional instructors, each with their own specialty.

The event is a month of events and activities that celebrate the school’s commitment to S.A.F.E. (Service, Academics, Faith, Excellence).

Monsignor Andrew Dubois, pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor, was happy to oblige, making a special visit to the program on Wednesday morning to distribute ashes to all the children who wished to receive them.

To raise funds for a graduation field trip and a class gift for the school, eighth graders at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick are working with a successful Maine-based company to sail past the finish line.

Estelle Beauchesne, a third-grade teacher at St. James School in Biddeford, has received a $1,000 grant from Catholic Extension, an organization dedicated to providing financial support across the country to ensure vibrant faith communities.

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The special event at the elementary school was part of the academy's celebration of Maine Catholic School's Week.

Holy Cross' Bill Ridge received the distinguished award from Bishop Deeley on Tuesday.

The bishop's visit came during Maine Catholic Schools Week.

NEASC accreditation is structured in a self-study report featuring input from the entire school community as well as a peer review that is completed by a visiting committee of education professionals and experts.

“Our schools, with the dedication and sacrifice that makes them possible, are certainly an example of the Gospel of service brought to life with joy and happiness."

The “Love Our Library” campaign at the school begins on February 1 and will run through the month, offering several ways for the community to help keep the Kathleen A. Wittmer Memorial Library at Holy Cross flourishing.

Students at St. Brigid School in Portland will participate in a special three-day music residence with professional Gospel singer and The Voice contender Delvin Choice on January 23-25.

The bishop visited each classroom at the school, taking time to see what the students were working on, enjoying musical performances, and even participating.

“Seeing the many ways in which they are learning that each of us is called to be holy in life is beautiful.”

The meals are served on the second Tuesday of the month and will now be offered in the cafeteria at St. Thomas School on 69 North Avenue in Sanford from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy a delicious pasta dinner, fresh bread, salad, beverages, and even dessert. Previously, the meals were served at St. Ignatius Gym.

“As we quickly see the days of Advent disappear, and we prepare to welcome Christmas once again, the message for us is simple. Live in the story you hear.”

Thanks to the students at Holy Cross School in South Portland, the wider community is able to easily keep up with the weeks of Advent.

The appreciation offered by the kids to their older neighbors warms the heart, even when that embrace is offered in a different way this year.

Located on 54 Cumberland Street, “The Attic” has entered its fourth decade as a thrift store that is equal parts benevolent for area families and a boon for All Saints students.

The students gathered hats, mittens, coats, snow pants, and other winter items for asylum seekers, including children and adults, who are staying at a Saco hotel property secured by the state.

The donations will help Shepherd's Godparent in Bangor.

Thanks to hundreds of registrants and two teams of tireless volunteers, annual fundraising road races in Biddeford and Sanford on November 5 were huge successes once again.

In addition to visiting each classroom in the school, the bishop will have lunch with middle school students and staff and have the chance to watch the students as they perform one of the countless acts of service that are on display each year at St. Michael.

Thanks to the efforts of the sixth graders at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick, many local community members in need will have a warmer winter, both against the elements and in their hearts.

To honor veterans and celebrate their beloved school, the students, staff, and faculty of Holy Cross School in South Portland gathered in the school yard for a special ceremony.

The much-loved Key Club Turkey Drive at Cheverus High School in Portland will not only provide a wonderful Thanksgiving meal to 400 local families in need this year but will also be a part of a national initiative aimed at highlighting the collective service power and generosity of 18 Jesuit high schools across the country.

A new holiday tradition at Mount Merici Academy in Waterville offers the opportunity to honor a special person in the lives of participants.

Bishop Robert Deeley will visit with students, faculty, and staff at many Maine Catholic schools in the coming months, as well as celebrate special Masses on several occasions.

This year, the donations totaled 334 pairs of sneakers, 1,506 pairs of socks, and monetary donations of $2,567 for local children in need.

Karen Iuzzolino-Paquin, a middle school science teacher at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick, has been selected as one of five teachers across the nation to participate in the Teachers in Space (TIS) Human Flight Program.

Pictures from All Saints' Day celebrations at Maine Catholic schools.

A spaghetti dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus last weekend will benefit the successful robotics team at All Saints Catholic School in Bangor. With over 200 attendees, the dinner raised around $2,500.

The proclamation recognizes St. Thomas School for fifty years of dedication to “Catholic education and academic excellence in our community.”

In the return of a pre-pandemic tradition, the fifth graders at Saint Dominic Academy will hit the road to Standish on Tuesday, October 25, for a day of obstacle courses, fitness games, nutrition trivia, and more.

Students at St. Michael School in Augusta put down their books and iPads on Friday, September 30, and picked up rakes, rags, and gloves to help make their community a better place through the United Way Day of Caring.

St. James School in Biddeford and St. Thomas School in Sanford will host fundraising road races on Saturday, November 5, to support the schools’ collective mission to provide a top-notch Catholic education to each of their students.

“Un-Delete-Able” will be held on October 21-22 with the Friday presentations aimed for teens and Saturday’s gathering focused on adults.