An open call for help to parents and families of St. Michael School in Augusta produced financial assistance at a difficult time and became the latest proof of how special this school’s community truly is.

“We might well have preferred that the Chrism Mass be held in its proper time of the year. But the truth of the matter is that Jesus is with us today. In Jesus, we see our hope.” ---Bishop Deeley

The Office of Maine Catholic Schools is pleased to announce that schools will be open for in-school learning for the 2020-21 school year. Barring unforeseen developments, classes will be held five days a week with a full day schedule. Both before and after care at the schools will also reopen.

The Maine Catholic Youth Convention, traditionally a weekend gathering of Maine teens from Aroostook County to York County, will move online for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it still promises to be a great event celebrating the faith and gifts that young people bring to the life of the Church.

Three Beliefs (www.portlanddiocese.org/threebeliefs) is a guide for Maine Catholics that offers valuable assistance and information regarding end-of-life issues.

Each year, the parents’ association at St. Michael School in Augusta organize and host a catered dinner, live auction, and silent auction that raise money for the growth and enhancement of the educational ministry at the school as well as serve as an evening of togetherness for the adults in the school community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the event looks very different.