All are welcome to learn, act, and pray on the life and dignity of the human person during a series of special events offered by St. Michael Parish in Augusta in the coming weeks. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred, and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
With a goal of $25,000, preparations continue for the annual St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-A-Thon on Wednesday, May 18. The event will be held at the school, which is located on 56 Sewall Street in Augusta.
The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on Sunday, May 8. The Fourth Sunday of Easter is commonly referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday” for the Gospel reading about the shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep, just as Jesus did for us.
Asking God “to sanctify these branches,” Bishop Robert Deeley officially began Holy Week by blessing palms at the start of the celebration of Palm Sunday Mass of the Passion of the Lord at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland on April 10
When Natania, a first grader at St. Michael School in Augusta, was informed she would get to serve as “Principal for a Day” on Tuesday, April 5, her first thought was to use her newfound “power” to effect positive change
Seeking an opportunity to share, grow, and rejoice in their faith together, over 225 women from around the state gathered in Portland on Saturday, April 2, for the Maine Catholic Women’s Conference.
An award-winning author and speaker and Mass with Bishop Robert Deeley are among the many highlights planned for the 2022 Maine Catholic Women’s Conference set for Saturday, April 2, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland.
Catholic dioceses all over the world are taking part in the preparations for the Synod on Synodality that will culminate with its celebration in Rome in October 2023. Bishop Deeley is asking the people of Maine to participate in this exercise of listening and discernment through parish and group consultations and/or by answering the questions in the brief, anonymous survey.
An independent audit of safe environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, which includes all 141 churches in Maine, in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit, which reviewed the period of July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, was conducted by StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester, New York.
Effective immediately, the Diocese of Portland is removing the “strong recommendation” for all parishioners to wear masks at Masses celebrated in Maine’s 141 Catholic churches. Those who still wish to wear a mask are welcome to do so.
---“Thank you, Heavenly Father, for opening my eyes.” Allan Birtwell’s comment was one of relief and gratitude, and echoed the sentiments felt by the many people around him on Sunday night at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception as they prepared to participate in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, another step towards full communion with the Catholic Church.
United with people of good will around the world, our hearts break when we are shown the images of an unthinkable number of Ukrainians being displaced and even killed as a result of the brazen attack on their country perpetrated by Russia. It has been comforting to see the loud and clear condemnation of these actions by leaders and countries around the globe. It is inspiring as well to observe the selfless heroism of brave Ukrainians risking their lives in defense of their freedoms, liberty, and their democratic way of life.
The Diocese of Portland has notified school communities that it is planning to eliminate the mask mandate in place at Catholic elementary and high schools starting on Monday, March 7.
National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day are opportunities to remind ourselves of the importance of promoting a culture of love that is rooted in a foundation of marriage and family.
While the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams will be racking up points during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine will be busy scoring donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring.
A celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life brought together members of religious communities and secular institutes from across the Diocese of Portland on Wednesday, February 2, at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston (15 pictures below). Members of eight different religious communities were present for the celebration, as well as members of secular institutes. Others participated via livestream.
St. Michael School’s commitment to service, the importance of reading, and providing faith and fun to its students will all be highlighted throughout Catholic Schools Week (January 30-February 5) at the Augusta school.