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A reminder that Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston. All are encouraged to attend to pray for the repose of the pope’s soul.
St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick will host their annual auction on May 3rd at 5:30 PM at St. John’s Community Center. This year’s theme is “Treasures of the Deep” For more info, and to reserve your ticket, visit https://ourschool.auction/SJCS
This year’s auction features a fresh raw oyster bar from Mere Point Oyster Co. and a… Read more
In celebration of the partnership between the Diocese of Portland and the Diocese of Kumbo, Bishop Emeritus Robert Deeley joined Bishop George Nkuo in celebrating the ordination of two priests in Cameroon.
In the May/June issue of Harvest magazine, read about a ministry that embraced the message of Pope Francis to reach out to those in need. Prince of Peace Parish’s Cross The Street Ministry provides sandwiches, snacks, coffee to those living on the streets of Lewiston, and most importantly an opportunity to get to know them and to witness… Read more
Father Patrick Finn will celebrate a Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 29, at noon in the Healy Chapel at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish. All are welcome to attend. For a list of all the Masses and services: https://portlanddiocese.org/masses-Pope-Francis
On Friday evening, Bishop James Ruggieri confirmed nearly 50 Catholic teenagers and adults during a Mass at Holy Martyrs Church in Falmouth. Those receiving the sacrament represented 13 parishes along with St. Joseph’s College Maine of Maine. This was the first of four teen and adult confirmations in the diocese this spring.
Children at Christ the Divine Mercy Parish in East Millinocket participated in a Palm Sunday retreat. The children made resurrection rolls, reenacted the Last Supper, including washing each other’s feet, venerated the cross, and told Jesus that they were sorry for their sins.
Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Wednesday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston. All are invited to attend. It is the pope who grants the status of a basilica to certain churches, so basilicas have a connection to the papacy.
Several parishes in the diocese will be offering Masses to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, including the Mass that will be celebrated by Bishop James Ruggieri at 6 p.m. tonight at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. They include Masses in Bangor, Belfast, Caribou, Ellsworth, Falmouth, Fort Kent,… Read more
Post Francis’s body was carried in procession from the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter’s Basilica where the faithful are now paying their last respects. In the opening prayer of what is known as the Rite of Translation, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said, “As we now leave this home, let us thank the Lord for the countless gifts He bestowed on the… Read more
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