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The Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes have announced that Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish will celebrate a final Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Portland on Sunday, October 25.

Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated the diocese’s second Blue Mass of the year on Sunday, September 27, at Holy Rosary Church in Caribou. Dedicated to honoring all first responders, the Mass drew hundreds of faithful.

The first of the Diocese of Portland’s 2026 Blue Masses was celebrated on September 20 at the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Lewiston.

Twenty-five men including four priests and Bishop James Ruggieri were exemplified into the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus during a ceremony held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.

The St. Thérèse Rosary Group in Sanford answered the call to make World Mission Rosaries.

As the sun was rising on Monday, July 13, five bicyclists headed out from St. Anne Church in Gorham, beginning a journey aimed at raising awareness about the value of human life, while helping young adults grow in holiness.

Through the commitment and gifts of parishioners, the St. Monica Chapel in Augusta has been renovated and reborn as an adoration chapel. Bishop James Ruggieri joined with parishioners on Thursday, June 4, to celebrate the accomplishment and to bless the renovated chapel.

Over 40 teens and young adults gathered at St. Joseph's Church in Brewer for the annual REV (Revitalization of the Eucharist and Vocations) Retreat on Saturday. The theme for this retreat was "Let it be Done to Me According to Your Word," in honor of our Blessed Mother's radical acceptance of God's plan.

A second-grade teacher at St. Michael School in Augusta has been honored as the Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year.

Carrying on a longtime tradition in the Diocese of Portland, Bishop James Ruggieri traveled to Aroostook County on the Wednesday of Holy Week to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Oils.

Bishop Ruggieri urges students to trust in the Lord, saying "truth allows us to bring our real lives before him."

Parishioners donate essentials such as toothpaste, shampoo, and socks, which will be given to residents released from the jail.

The Rosary Rally was organized by the young adult group at Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston and included remarks from Bishop James Ruggieri.

Bishop James Ruggieri presided over the rite, which was celebrated the first weekend of Lent in Presque Isle, Winslow, and Portland.