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More than 350 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland to join with Bishop James Ruggieri and dozens of priests in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis. The bishop described the pope as “a man of peace and love and gentleness and generosity.” Read more about the Mass and why so many parishioners… Read more
Today is the seventh day of the Divine Mercy Novena. Jesus gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the novena. Today, we pray especially for the souls who especially venerate and glorify Jesus’ mercy.
If you would like to pray with us, you can find the full intentions, along with the Divine Mercy Chaplet,… Read more
My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The news of our Holy Father Francis’ sudden death has saddened me. Following the reports of his recent hospitalization and slow recovery, I saw his resilience in making the great effort to be present to the Church both in Rome and the world during Holy Week. Just yesterday, Easter Sunday, he was riding in the… Read more
Today is the fourth day of the Divine Mercy Novena. Jesus gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the novena. Today, we pray especially for pagans and those who do not know Christ.
If you would like to pray with us, you can find the full intentions, along with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, at https://portlanddiocese.org/divine-mercy-novena
A Message from Bishop James T. Ruggieri on the passing of Pope Francis:
“I, on behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Portland, and along with the universal Catholic Church, mourn the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His legacy will be one of mercy and compassion, but also of hope. In this Jubilee Year, may we honor Pope Francis… Read more
“Let us begin this Easter season with urgency and joy. Our world is hungry for witnesses—not just to what Jesus did, but to what he is doing. May our parish become a place where people encounter the Resurrection—through our joy, our unity, our mission, and our mercy.” – Father Nathan March, pastor of St. Michael Parish in Augusta., shares an… Read more
Saying that “Jesus’ resurrection means new life –new life now but, ultimately, new life later in heaven,” Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated the Easter Sunday Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Hundreds attended the Mass at the cathedral, so many that parishioners not only filled the… Read more
Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated his first Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception since his installation at the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Portland. The vibrant and hope-filled Mass commemorated the Resurrection of Jesus and also welcomed three catechumens into the Catholic faith with the sacraments of baptism, First… Read more
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
As we celebrate Jesus’ victory over sin and death and the new life He brings, please know of my prayers for you and your loved ones.
When the risen Jesus sends Mary Magdalene to tell His disciples that He is truly risen, she goes. Her message is rooted in her… Read more
Today is the third day of the Divine Mercy Novena. Jesus gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the novena. Today, we pray especially for all devout and faithful souls.
If you would like to pray with us, you can find the full intentions, along with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, at https://portlanddiocese.org/divine-mercy-novena
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