5 years ago
Memorial Day Weekend Masses
Many outdoor Masses and prayer services are planned for cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-31).
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5 years ago
Diocese of Portland makes major updates to pandemic protocols for Maine churches
The Diocese of Portland has announced major updates to the pandemic protocols currently in place at all 141 Catholic churches in Maine.
5 years ago
Day of prayer
Eight people braved the cold and wet weather to celebrate National Day of Prayer on May 6 around the flagpole outside the Maine District Court in Presque Isle.
5 years ago
Totus Tuus registration now open for teens and children
Hundreds of Maine teens and children will have the opportunity to participate in a weeklong Catholic youth program (grades 1-12) dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for God and the Church.
5 years ago
Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments and retirements
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements. All assignments are effective Friday, July 30.
5 years ago
Virtual gathering for all Maine Catholic youth set for April 25
On Good Shepherd Sunday (April 25) Catholics reflect on how Jesus, who speaks of himself as the “good shepherd,” lays downs his life for his sheep and how we, the faithful, can become more like the Good Shepherd in our daily lives through self-sacrifice, love and uniting together under our loving God.
5 years ago
Bishop Deeley celebrates Mass of the Holy Oils in Caribou
Bishop Robert Deeley celebrated the Mass of the Holy Oils on March 31 in Caribou with priests, deacons and parishioners from northern and eastern Maine parishes. During the Mass, oils that will be used in the sacraments during the upcoming year were distributed to priests to take back to their communities.
5 years ago
Maine’s Catholic Churches to allow 50 percent capacity starting March 26
Beginning on Friday, March 26, all of Maine’s Catholic churches will allow for 50 percent capacity for all daily and weekend Masses. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 28.
5 years ago
Feast Day of St. Patrick March 13
Special events at Maine parishes will highlight the Diocese of Portland’s celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Patrick. St. Mary of the Visitation Parish in Houlton will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner, available for takeout on Saturday, March 13.
5 years ago
Maine Catholic Women encouraged to gather virtually March 20 for special event in place of women’s conference
Sadly, due to the pandemic, the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference will not be held in person for the second consecutive year. The event, which drew close to 400 participants in 2019, is simply too large to ensure safety at this time.
