In a time of social distancing, young adult Catholics from around Maine are invited to come together virtually on Saturday, May 2, at 2:30 p.m. to pray the rosary and meditate on the Joyful Mysteries. If the gathering is popular enough, it will be a reoccurring event during the month of May and beyond.

Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced nine priest assignments and two retirements, all effective August 1, 2020.

Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop of Los Angeles, has invited all U.S. bishops to join him in renewing the consecration of the U.S. to the Blessed Virgin Mary in response to the pandemic.

Maine Catholics are invited to join Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, Holy Trinity Parish in Lisbon Falls, and Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Sabattus, as he leads a weekly, online study of the Acts of the Apostles.

Priests, religious, and lay chaplains dedicated to shining the light of Christ to people who may be facing some of the most difficult times in their lives. There is no predicting what each day and shift will bring. They are courageous, guided and protected by the faith that drives them.

Despite some obstacles to overcome, eighth graders at St. Michael School in Augusta carried on a Good Friday tradition, presenting the Living Stations of the Cross to fellow students.

Easter is a beautiful feast that recalls for us the truth that is the heart of our faith: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and we, sharing in that resurrection, have been saved and given the gift of hope.

On Holy Saturday (April 11), Maine Catholics are invited to join in an act of solidarity with one another and all people of good will at 7:30 p.m., the hour of the sunset, by standing outside their homes with a lit candle, flashlight, or other source of light.

Message to Health Care Workers and Maine Catholics

Many Maine hospitals are offering different ways for Catholics and community members to assist in the ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis.