Please pray for the repose of the soul of Reverend Lionel Gerard Chouinard, 79, a priest of the diocese of Portland, who was called to his eternal reward by the Lord on Saturday morning, February 23, 2019.

Rev. James P. Brewer of Old Orchard Beach, ME returned home to His Lord and the warm embrace of his beloved parents Maurice B. Brewer, Sr. and Rita A (Clark) Brewer, brother’s Robert J. Brewer and Maurice B. Brewer Jr., sister-in-law’s Deborah Brewer, Barbara Brewer, and Marianne Brewer, and his nephew Maurice Brewer 3rd on February 14, 2019.

Young Catholics from around Maine had two reasons to celebrate on Sunday, February 3: a sixth world championship for the Patriots and a wildly successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring.

Bishop Robert P. Deeley commemorated World Marriage Day on Sunday, February 10, by celebrating Mass at St. Augustine Church in Augusta, during which he offered a blessing for married couples

Fr. John Skehan (also pictured below), the previous Vicar Forane of Vicariate II, is now the Vicar Forane of Vicariate III. Fr. Skehan, who was appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish in Augusta in June 2018, became Vicar Forane of Vicariate III on August 20, 2018.