Vinh Nguyen is ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop James Ruggieri.

The Fourth Degree is dedicated to patriotism and a commitment to faithful citizenship.

Knitters and crocheters in the St. John River Valley spread warmth and Christ’s love through prayer shawls.

Parishioners and visitors look forward each summer to returning home to St. Joseph Church in Rockwood.

Tom Peterson, the founder of Catholics Come Home, shares how a conversion experience at a men’s retreat led him to dedicate his life to evangelization.

Over the years, Julie Abbott has spent nearly 5,000 hours trying to help those in need.

A Vacation Bible School at St. Anne Church in Gorham brings to life key figures in the history of Catholicism in Maine.

Local news stories from the Diocese of Portland

The reception of Communion is the high point of the celebration of Mass.

A Legacy of Sharing

Inspired by the country’s 250th birthday, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage traveled through most of the original 13 colonies, reaching as far north as Maine.

A garden dedicated to the Blessed Mother thanks to members of Our Lady of Lakes parish and the Knights of Columbus.

Please pray and work with me for the success of our Catholics Come Home outreach.

St. Monica Chapel in Augusta is transformed into a beautiful space for adoration through the dedication of parishioners.

The Sanford group made 200 rosaries, in which each decade is a different color, representing a different part of the world.

The Diocese of Portland welcomes a member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and two priests from the Diocese of Kumbo in Cameroon.