In response to two December apartment fires in Augusta that left more than 30 people homeless, the seventh-grade students at St. Michael Catholic School decided to act, asking families and community members to make a donation to assist victims of the devastating fires. The students collected the donations themselves, placing ornaments on the school’s Christmas tree in honor of each donor.

To impart the message that evangelization is crucial in all aspects of parish life, the Diocesan Office of Lifelong Faith Formation hosted a special presentation entitled “Discover the Evangelizing Power of Your Parish” on Saturday, January 10, at the Chancery in Portland. Over 80 people, many involved in parish work or ministries, gathered for the event, including individuals who participated via video conferencing from Caribou