Part of the mission of Maine Catholic schools is to accentuate the importance of service with the hope of building a lifelong commitment and appreciation in each student to give back to those in need. Last week, that lesson was on full display at schools across Maine during Catholic Schools Week as students designed and completed many service projects to help local organizations, including:
National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day are opportunities to remind ourselves of the importance of promoting a culture of love that is rooted in a foundation of marriage and family. These observances also call us to lift up married couples in prayer as we celebrate the gift of marriage and ask God to help couples grow in love with each other.
Standing in the sanctuary of the Marcotte Chapel at St. Mary’s Residences in Lewiston, the bishop spoke to the over 60 women religious gathered on the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, instituted by Saint Pope John Paul II in 1997.
A national speaker, Mass with Bishop Robert Deeley, and activities inspiring faith and fellowship are among the many moving experiences awaiting participants at the 2023 Maine Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, March 18.
While death was not a part of God’s original plan for the world, due to the fall of mankind with Adam and Eve, it is a sad reality of the world we live in. As Christians however, we do not believe...
One of the most curious celebrations in the Catholic Church is the blessing of throats for St. Blaise’s memorial on February 3rd. I can recall as a small child being told about the blessing of...
Many people never thought they would live to see the day when Roe v Wade was overturned. This historical decision, while very praiseworthy, comes with a call to action. There is no better time than...
The Lent and Easter seasons mark the holiest times of the year for us as Catholics. It’s essential that we start preparing now for Lent so that Lent will be a season spent preparing for Easter. This...
I don’t have time to pray I have almost always struggled to feel like I pray “enough.” Believe it or not, the last time that I could definitively say that I didn’t struggle with that was before I had...
Attention Men of St. Michael Parish! Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband? Become a more loving father? Build friendships with other like-minded men? And seek to be the best man you can be?
Looking for more prayer in your life? Join the Lay Carmelite Community at St. Monica the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm for the tools to lead a contemplative life. For more info call GERALDINE 582-6618.
The Gardiner Knights of Columbus is holding a Chicken Pie Supper on February 11 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at its meeting hall at 109 Spring Street (street between Cumberland Farms and Walgreens). The meal consists of all white meat chicken pies, with sides of mashed potatoes, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls and butter, dessert, and drinks. Adults - $12.00, children under 12 - $5.00, and under 3 free