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Dio Portland 4 months ago
Cardinal electors meeting to choose the next leader of the Catholic Church. took their first vote, but the smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel was black, indicating that no one had received a two-thirds majority.
The conclave is a process steeped in tradition and prayer as the cardinals seek guidance from the Holy Spirit… Read more
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
The mourning period for Pope Francis concluded yesterday and as the cardinals prepare to enter the conclave to elect our next pope, parishes in our diocese will host special Masses this week to pray for them.
Prince of Peace Parish, for example, will host two Masses for the Election of a Pope on Wednesday, May 7, first at 7:00 a.m. at Holy… Read more
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
In the May/June issue of Harvest magazine, read how campus ministry at the University of Maine in Orono is helping students to make and build a connection with Christ. https://portlanddiocese.org/news/making-campus-connection-christ
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
As the Catholic Church continues to commemorate Novemdiales, a nine-day period of mourning for Pope Francis, Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a Mass for the pope at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston, praying that “having served as the vicar of your Son on earth, he may be welcomed by him into eternal glory.” More than 250… Read more
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
Over the weekend, seminarians Nicholas Hershbine (left) and Joseph Beale (second from right) were admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders by Bishop James Ruggieri at St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts. Also pictured is Fr. Alexander Boucher, parochial vicar of St. John Paul II Parish, Scarbrough. Please continue to pray for… Read more
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
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.
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
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
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Dio Portland 4 months ago
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
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