• JULY: WEEKDAY Mass Schedule Changes!
    JULY: WEEKDAY Mass Schedule Changes!
    Sarting in July, there will be a new WEEKDAY Mass schedule. Saturday & Sunday Masses will remain unaffected.
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  • St. John Vianney Parish V.B.S!
    St. John Vianney Parish V.B.S!
    July 14-17 8am-10am St. Louis Church Youth Room. Registration Forms can be picked up at the rectory. Call: 834-5656 for more information, ask for Barb.
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  • Jul 27-Aug 1: Totus Tuus
    Jul 27-Aug 1: Totus Tuus
    Totus Tuus for 2025! Children's Program Mon-Fri 9-3. Teen Program: Sun-Thurs 6:30-8:30pm Register your family online [click for more]
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  • St. John Vianney Parish Garage Sale
    St. John Vianney Parish Garage Sale
    Collection starts on June 3, Tuesday & Wednesday: 8-10 AM & 4-6 PM. Items NOT accepted: electronics & clothing. For mor information or question call: 834-3984 (Faith Formation Center).
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  • Blast with the Bishop!
    Blast with the Bishop!
    A family Day of fun & Faith with Bishop Ruggieri. In Houlton Maine.
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  • Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne Announce Scholarship Recipient
    Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne Announce Scholarship Recipient
    The Fort Kent Ladies of St. Anne are delighted to recognize the recipients of their two $500 scholarships for the 2025 academic year. These scholarships are awarded in support of the children and grandchildren of Ladies of St. Anne members, with selections based on academic excellence, community involvement, and other eligibility criteria [click for more...]
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  • Meet Our Seminarian!
    Meet Our Seminarian!
    Click to read his letter...
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  • July 1: New Priest Assignment!
    July 1: New Priest Assignment!
    EFFECTIVE JULY 1. Rev. Kent Ouellette has been appointed senior priest for St. John Vianney Parish in Fort Kent. [Click for more...]
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  • Congratulations Reverend Monsignor Jean-Paul, Labrie V.F.!
    Congratulations Reverend Monsignor Jean-Paul, Labrie V.F.!
    Shortly before he was called to his eternal reward, Pope Francis bestowed the honorable title of “Chaplain to the Holy Father” upon two priests from our diocese, in recognition of their lifetime of faithful priestly ministry to the Church in Maine. When you see them, please congratulate both MSGR. JEAN-PAUL LABRIE & MSGR. FRANK MURRY on their ecclesial recognition.
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  • Fight Hunger Bag Program back for June 2025!
    Fight Hunger Bag Program back for June 2025!
    We are so excited to announce that St. Charles Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program. This time, it will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of June 2025 at:
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  • Newman Connections
    Newman Connections
    The diocese has partnered with Newman Connections to help connect high school seniors with Campus Ministry at their chosen college before they arrive in the fall. Students going into the military can also connect with the chaplain of their branch. We currently have connections available for campus ministries at the University of Maine Orono, Colby College, Bowdoin College, and Bates College with more to come.
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  • Auspice Maria: A New Podcast from the Bishop of Portland
    Auspice Maria: A New Podcast from the Bishop of Portland
    Bishop Ruggieri announces his new podcast. The podcast will be hosted by Spotify under the channel "The Maine Catholic." More information can be found on the Diocesan website, click to visit...
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  • Last Day for Release Time May 27!
    Last Day for Release Time May 27!
    The last day for Release Time is May 27!
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  • Gratitude Spotlight: Malvia Landry & Patti Voisine
    We are all brothers & sisters in Jesus Christ Our Lord. We are called to love & care for one other. This week our gratitude spotlight, goes to two amazing women Malvia Landry & Patti Voisine from St. Francis.
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  • Message from Our Bishop on Pope Leo XIV
    Message from Our Bishop on Pope Leo XIV
    On behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Portland, I share with you the great joy of our Church at the election of Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. As the successor of St. Peter, he now carries the sacred responsibility of shepherding the Church and leading us in the mission of proclaiming the Gospel and building up the Body of Christ. I invite all of us to pray for our new pope as he begins this important ministry, that the Holy Spirit may guide and strengthen him in his service to the Church and the world. -Bishop James T. Ruggieri
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  • On the Death of Pope Francis--Message from Our Bishop
    On the Death of Pope Francis--Message from Our Bishop
    My Dear Brothers and Sisters, The news of our Holy Father Francis’ sudden death has saddened me. [click for full message...]
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  • ATTENTION: Rice Bowl Turn In!
    ATTENTION: Rice Bowl Turn In!
    Rice Bowls can be turned in THIS Sunday (Palm Sunday), at your church of worship or at the parish rectory.
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  • CLC 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign Update
    CLC 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign Update
    50th Anniversary Capital Campaign has raised $97,890.00 as of 4/4/25. Thank you to all contributors who have generously donated or pledged to the campaign. A gift of any amount toward reaching our goal is appreciated. I pray you will become a supporter of our capital campaign
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  • St. Charles Food Pantry Chosen for Hannaford's Fight Hunger Bag Program in March!
    St. Charles Food Pantry Chosen for Hannaford's Fight Hunger Bag Program in March!
    We are so excited to announce that St. Charles Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program. [Click for more...]
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  • Don't Miss Anything!
    Don't Miss Anything!
    Especially during busy times of the year, we cannot keep everything that is going on displayed on the homepage. To not miss ANYTHING be sure to check the Message Board above. Or our news & event pages.
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