On Monday, November 25, a positive lesson can be found in a sprawling scene of service inside the gymnasium at St. Michael School, located on 56 Sewall Street.
Through presentations, prayer, Mass, time for reflection, and small group faith sharing, the retreat is intended to help teens recognize their true identities in Christ, to help them come to a deeper understanding of who God is and how he is present in their lives, and to strengthen their relationship with him.
Bishop Deeley is currently wrapping up an “ad limina apostolorum” visit to Pope Francis at the Vatican. All bishops are required to travel to Rome to visit with the Holy Father and report on the state of their dioceses as well as make a pilgrimage to “the threshold of the apostles,” giving the bishops, who are the successors of the apostles, the opportunity to pray at the tombs of St. Peter and St. Paul.
The encouragement and formation of vocations in the Church is the task of all of us. We cannot depend on others to meet our needs. Families, communities, and parishes must help our young people to hear the call that God gives to serve the Church.
PORTLAND---An independent, on-site 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, 2018, to June 30, 2019, was conducted by StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester, New York. The Diocese of Portland calls for an independent audit each year.
Embracing missionaries around the world in prayer, Catholic school students across the Diocese of Portland joined in praying the World Mission Rosary on October 7 as part of the diocese’s celebration of Extraordinary Missionary Month.
AUGUSTA---Students at St. Michael School in Augusta put down their books and iPads on Friday, October 4, and picked up rakes, rags, and gloves to help make their community a better place
From September 17-23, St. Michael School in Augusta is celebrating the U.S. Constitution, which stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans in maintaining their liberties, freedoms, and inalienable rights.
A day of gratitude, honoring the fallen, and praying for the safety of heroes among us began with the sound of marching heels walking down the main aisle of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Bishop Robert P. Deeley has authorized a special collection at all of Maine’s Catholic churches on the weekend of September 14-15 to provide aid and support to victims of Hurricane Dorian as well as other natural disasters that could occur this year.
Seeking to raise awareness about the problems of teen addiction, depression, and suicide and to pray for those affected by them, 11 teenagers will set off on a 70-mile pilgrimage that will take them from Augusta to Bangor.
PORTLAND---Dioceses in four New England states (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont) have launched a third-party, independent system for individuals to report abuse by Catholic bishops. It is designed to confidentially receive information reporting possible violations by bishops in the dioceses that make up the Boston Province: Archdiocese of Boston (MA), Diocese of Fall River (MA), Diocese of Worcester (MA), Diocese of Springfield (MA), Diocese of Burlington (VT), Diocese of Manchester (NH), and Diocese of Portland (ME).
Bishop Robert P. Deeley is pleased to announce that Denis Lafreniere, Jr., has been named the new director of the Office of Property Management for the Diocese of Portland. Lafreniere will succeed James Somma, who is retiring after serving as director since 2000.
Being a good Christian leader means following the example of Christ. That was the message shared with 25 teens from across the Diocese of Portland gathered for Empowering Young People in Christ (E.P.I.C.), a weeklong youth leadership institute held July 21-26.
On the weekend of December 8-9, parishioners in the Diocese of Portland donated $106,168 during a special collection held in Maine Catholic churches for the Retirement Fund for Religious.
Dedicated in the early 19th century, St. Patrick Church in Newcastle is the oldest Catholic Church in New England. It houses both the altar of Bishop Cheverus and a bell cast by Paul Revere that rings out to welcome visitors. But each corner and adornment of the elegant red brick sanctuary has a story.