It is the oldest continuously used Catholic Church east of the Mississippi River, the first church in the United States to be named for St. Patrick, and houses both the altar of Bishop Cheverus and a bell cast by Paul Revere. But each corner and adornment of the elegant red brick sanctuary that is the old St. Patrick Church in Newcastle has a story. Now, community members are invited to hear them all.
It has become an annual labor of love and generosity in Augusta. The St. Michael School and Travis Mills Foundation Walk-A-Thon drew nearly 200 student participants on Wednesday, May 15, raising money for both the school and the foundation, which benefits and assists wounded and injured veterans and their families.
For weeks, students at St. Michael School in Augusta have gathered pledges from their families, friends, and community members. Garnering support has not been difficult once potential donors are told of who will benefit from their generosity.
Parishioners and families around Maine participated in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl program during Lent. The initiative is a faith-in-action program that encourages Catholics to fill cardboard bowls with monetary donations, giving alms to those in need and honoring Jesus’ call to serve our neighbors.
PORTLAND---The 2019 Maine Catholic Youth Convention ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday morning with a procession through Portland that gave nearly 200 Catholic teens and adult chaperones an opportunity to publicly display their faith.
Students at St. Michael School in Augusta presented the Living Stations of the Cross on Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11, at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Augusta
A private showing of the movie Unplanned has been scheduled for Smitty’s Cinema, located on 1327 Main Street in Sanford, on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m.
With a theme of “God Will Provide,” a range of emotions were on display during the conference that was held at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks. From witness stories that drew tears to calls to action that brought cheers, the conference was a memorable gathering for speakers, participants, and attendees alike.
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.