Please pray for the repose of the soul of Reverend Rudolph “Rudy” J. Leveille, 87, who died at Dirigo Pines, Old Town, where he had been living recently.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Reverend Lionel Gerard Chouinard, 79, a priest of the diocese of Portland, who was called to his eternal reward by the Lord on Saturday morning, February 23, 2019.
Rev. James P. Brewer of Old Orchard Beach, ME returned home to His Lord and the warm embrace of his beloved parents Maurice B. Brewer, Sr. and Rita A (Clark) Brewer, brother’s Robert J. Brewer and Maurice B. Brewer Jr., sister-in-law’s Deborah Brewer, Barbara Brewer, and Marianne Brewer, and his nephew Maurice Brewer 3rd on February 14, 2019.
Young Catholics from around Maine had two reasons to celebrate on Sunday, February 3: a sixth world championship for the Patriots and a wildly successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring.
Bishop Robert P. Deeley commemorated World Marriage Day on Sunday, February 10, by celebrating Mass at St. Augustine Church in Augusta, during which he offered a blessing for married couples
Fr. John Skehan (also pictured below), the previous Vicar Forane of Vicariate II, is now the Vicar Forane of Vicariate III. Fr. Skehan, who was appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish in Augusta in June 2018, became Vicar Forane of Vicariate III on August 20, 2018.
Students at St. Michael School in Augusta are engaged in a new hobby during National Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 27-Feb. 2): hunting for aluminum can tabs.
WASHINGTON, D.C.---Over 50 high school youths and accompanying adults joined Bishop Robert P. Deeley in participating in the 2019 March for Life on Friday, January 18, in Washington, D.C.
On Monday, we will pause to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have celebrated his 90th birthday this week. In word and in action, he taught us about the need for equality and inspired millions with his faith-driven compassion, leaving a legacy that continues to shine light into our world over 50 years after his death.
For over 40 years, members of Knights of Columbus councils throughout Maine have headed to churches, community centers, and other locations carrying cases of Tootsie Rolls they hope to turn into money for organizations helping people with intellectual and learning disabilities.
Over 50 high school youths and accompanying adults will join Bishop Robert P. Deeley on a diocesan pilgrimage to the 2019 March for Life on Friday, January 18, in Washington, D.C. The pilgrimage is sponsored by the Diocese of Portland’s Office of Lifelong Faith Formation.
Handmade signs, meticulously designed by students, covered the walls, doors, and display boards of St. Michael School in Augusta on Monday, December 10, as the school community welcomed Bishop Robert P. Deeley for a special visit
Before settling into their seats for a Thanksgiving meal with family and friends on Thursday, the eighth-grade class at St. Michael School in Augusta wanted to ensure that less fortunate people in their community would be able to enjoy the same experience.
AUGUSTA---Finding new and creative ways to instill a call to service in their students is always a top priority for teachers and staff at St. Michael School in Augusta. Next week, however, it is the renewal of a longtime tradition that will reinforce this message while providing hope to many in need.
An independent, on-site audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit, which reviewed the period of July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018, was conducted by StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester, New York. The Diocese of Portland calls for an independent audit each year.
Bishop Robert P. Deeley will spend time with the students, teachers, and staff at All Saints Catholic School in Bangor on Monday, October 29, starting at 9 a.m. The bishop will spend the morning visiting students in their classrooms.
“Like you, I am profoundly disheartened by the reports that have emerged in recent weeks regarding Archbishop McCarrick and the grand jury report in Pennsylvania. These stories of past sexual abuse by clergy were painful to hear and horrible in nature. Terrible harm has been done by individuals who were supposed to be trusted ministers and, instead, abused their power and damaged the dignity, humanity, and even the faith of victims/survivors