“I decided to pray that rather dangerous prayer that, whatever you want, God, I will do. Just let me know what it is."

Ask a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary what first attracted them to the congregation, and a word that you will hear again and again is “joy.”

Members of Prince of Peace Parish gathered to pray for peace and to bless an intricately carved Nativity scene that was bought with a leap of faith.

In April 2022, Leesa and Ray Edwards traveled from Gorham to Old Town to attend the baptism of their son, Holden, then a senior at the University of Maine.

The celebration brought together dozens of parishioners, some who attended the first Mass at the church 50 years ago, others new to the area.

Bringing the Gospel to life

The Diocese of Portland welcomed three priests this summer, two from the Diocese of Kumbo and one from the Society of African Missions.

The new church will seat around 300 people and will feature a pitched roof, which will be advantageous both practically and spiritually.

For 30 years, St. Benedict Parish’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been drawing children and their families to Benedicta.

Jalbert, who retired at the end of the school year, has been an educator for 44 years.

St. Martin of Tours Church has steadfastly stood as a center of faith and a beacon of hope.

“It is love. It is hope. It is support. It is relief.”

Three men are ordained to the transitional diaconate

A willingness to listen and a desire to be present to the people — Father Felix Udolisa says that is what he hopes to bring to the people of Maine.

Drive by the Christian Life Center (CLC) on a Wednesday morning, and you will see a parking lot full of vehicles.

“We’re here to treat each person in mind, body, and spirit, and I think that is important,” says Peter Czerwinski.

“It started with Jesus. How much better than that can you get?”

Magical. That is the word that Maggie York uses to describe what it is like teaching pre-K students at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick.

When you think about preparing for Mass, shovels and handwarmers don’t usually come to mind.