The Diocese of Portland is excited to welcome a new director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry. Upon the retirement of its recent director, Jeanne Bigelow, the Diocese of Portland opened the search for a new director. After reviewing the many applicants and interviewing some, Michael Lavigne from Providence was hired.
COUNTY WELCOMES DIRECTOR — New director, Michael Lavigne seated in center, was welcomed to Aroostook by members of the county youth ministries association. Seated from left are, Sandy Martin (Notre Dame Parish, Madawaska), Lavigne and Karen Ouellette, Aroostook County youth ministry coordinator. Standing from left, Donna Deschaine (Notre Dame, Madawaska), Rachel Lajoie (St. Peter Chanel, Van Buren), Deacon Al Burleigh (St. Mary, Houlton), Jeanine Morneault (Holy Rosary, Caribou) and Corey Morin (Notre Dame, Madawaska). Standing from left in back, Michael Sirois (Our Lady of the Valley, St. Agatha) and Maggie Smith (St. Mary, Presque Isle).
Within the first month of his new employment, Michael braved the northbound roads and traveled to attend the Aroostook County Youth Ministry Association meeting so he could meet those working in parish and cluster Youth Ministry. His address began with thanking the adults who have been so diligent in advocating for teenagers and ended with his heartfelt thanks for their hard work and his warm welcome.
