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Dio Portland in Maine
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Dio Portland in Maine 3 months agoFr. Divine Fossoh of Prince of Peace Parish Maine and Jenna Berens of Maine Catholic Cemeteries hosted the teens and families of Prince of Peace Youth Ministry for Vespers on All Souls’ Day.
Fr. Divine offered a brief reflection on praying for the dead, the significance of Purgatory, and the faithful’s call to continual prayer—especially… Read more
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Dio Portland in Maine 3 months agoThe Diocese of Portland’s first bishop, Bishop David Bacon, was remembered during a memorial Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, during which Bishop James Ruggieri blessed Bishop Bacon’s new sarcophagus. Since his passing in 1874, Bishop Bacon was interred in a crypt beneath the cathedral, but with that area no… Read more
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Dio Portland in Maine 3 months agoCongratulations and gratitude to St. Joseph Parish in Ellsworth for exceeding their Catholic Appeal goal! Through your generosity, you are living and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, spreading God’s light and love across our parishes, communities and throughout Maine.
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Dio Portland in Maine 3 months agoThank you to the parishioners of the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord in Old Town for exceeding their 2025 Catholic Appeal goal! Through your generosity, you are living and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, spreading God’s light and love across our parishes, communities and throughout Maine.
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Dio Portland in Maine 4 months agoBishop Ruggieri participated in the 40 Days for Life Vigil in Bangor this past week. We thank all those who advocated and prayed for life this October through events, programs, special Masses and more.
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Dio Portland in Maine 4 months agoThis morning, Bishop James Ruggieri blessed the unclaimed remains of 28 people. Each year, the diocese honors the dignity of these individuals with an All Souls’ Day burial ceremony at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland, reading each name aloud and praying for the repose of their souls.
“Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be… Read more
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Dio Portland in Maine 4 months ago“Every defense of life, every act of mercy, every prayer for the unborn is a way of saying, ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord.'” – That was Bishop James Ruggieri’s message during a Pro-Life Mass celebrated at Our Lady of Wisdom Church, located at the Newman Center in Orono. The Mass, which concluded with a eucharistic procession… Read more
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Dio Portland in Maine 4 months agoYesterday, students at All Saints Catholic School presented a donation to the Bangor Humane Society (BHS) in honor of St. Francis of Assisi who was known for his love of all of God’s creatures. This culminates a month of learning about the virtue of stewardship and the life of St. Francis of Assisi.
Representatives from the Bangor Humane… Read more
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Dio Portland in Maine 4 months agoHere is a special episode of the Maine Catholic Podcast to close out Respect Life Month. Suzanne Lafreniere, Director of Public Affairs and Pro-Life Liaison for the Diocese of Portland, discussed the work she does to support pro-life efforts in Maine. Suzanne offers practical, actionable advice for Catholic Mainers who want to help build a… Read more
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Dio Portland in Maine 4 months agoLooking for ways to help feed your community?
Parishes across the state offer community meals, soup kitchens, and food pantries for people of all faiths and also contribute to other initiatives in their towns. To view a list of resources in Maine (this list will continue to be updated),… Read more
