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.

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...

The last day for Release Time is May 27!

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

My Dear Brothers and Sisters, The news of our Holy Father Francis’ sudden death has saddened me. [click for full message...]

Rice Bowls can be turned in THIS Sunday (Palm Sunday), at your church of worship or at the parish rectory.

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

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...]

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.

Rachel's Vineyard Retreat Weekend. Healing the pain of abortion one weekend at a time.

Again, this year, we will be hosting local Food Pantry Collections for the first five weekends of Lent. Beginning Saturday/Sunday, March 8/9 we will be collecting toiletry items for the area Food Pantries in all our churches. [Click for more...]

A statement from our Bishop about our mindset with the Church's future.

What differentiates the diocesan priesthood from religious order priests? What makes marriage unique among all vocations? Come to our next REV Retreat and find out! All Catholic young adults, high school-aged and older, are invited to participate in a day of vocational exploration and an opportunity to grow in love of the Eucharist.

We will be starting at all church locations on March 8 & 9, 2025. This parish directory update will be a valuable resource. And help us to support one another.

A message from our Bishop about Auspice Maria: The Order of Love (Ordo Amoris)

Attention high school graduates 18 and older! The application process for becoming a missionary teacher for the Totus Tuus summer program for youth is open! To learn more about the opportunity and to apply, click here.

The Good Shepherd is now open Monday through Friday!

The scholarship was established to provide a college scholarship for students attending Maine's high schools & that fulfill the requirements of the scholarship [click for more...]

We thank everyone who participated in our Christmas Giving Tree Program this year. We brightened the holiday for 204 individuals in our parish area this year.