Growing up, I struggled to read and did not have access to many books. Ironically, for a short time, my mom worked at a public library. When I was about 9, she brought me with her, and I signed up for the library’s reading program to win prizes by reading books. I chose a story […]
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UCC in Bath invites community to groundbreaking of native garden
After installing solar panel in 2021, The Neighborhood United Church of Christ in Bath is now turning its attention to what lies under its feet — the barren asphalt parking lot that surrounds the building. The asphalt will soon be removed, and a native landscape planted in its place. As the garden project gets underway, […]
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Bishop Deeley announces seven priest assignments, two retirements
The current parochial vicar of All Saints Parish in Brunswick, the Rev. Patrick Agbodi, has been reassigned as the administrator of Corpus Christi Parish.
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Auctions and dinner will benefit St. John’s Catholic School
The St. John’s Community Center in Brunswick will be transformed into an enchanted, secret garden on Saturday, May 13, for an elegant evening of dining, socializing and raising money for St. John’s Catholic School. Live and silent auctions and dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the center, located on 43 Pleasant St. “The […]
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Spirit of Life: Falling in love on Earth Day
This Saturday marks the 53rd anniversary of the first ever Earth Day, which began in an era when the stench of “air pollution was commonly accepted as the smell of prosperity” and mainstream America remained largely oblivious to environmental concerns (earthday.org). That was particularly true about the now undeniable link between environmental crises and human […]
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Diocese hosts marriage preparation retreats in Brunswick and Augusta
Retreats in Brunswick and Augusta hosted by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland aim to help men and women planning Catholic weddings to develop fuller understandings of their upcoming unions and how they mirror the mutual commitment between God and his people. In Brunswick, a marriage preparation retreat will be held on Friday, April 28, […]
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Diocese of Portland hosts discussions on annulment process
The Diocese of Portland’s Office of the Tribunal will hold presentations and lead discussions on the annulment process in the Catholic Church at four locations in the coming weeks and months. All are welcome at any of the gatherings, which will include question-and-answer periods as well as the opportunity to speak privately to a canonist. […]
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Registration open for Catholic youth summer program
Registration is now open for Totus Tuus 2023, a summer program for Catholic youth grades one through 12 dedicated to teaching the Gospel and deepening love for God and the Church. This weeklong program will be presented in 10 Maine communities this summer: Houlton (June 18-23), Lewiston (June 18-23), Fort Kent (June 25-30), Jay and […]
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Spirit of Life: Vulnerability as a path to community
“I’m fine.” “I’ve got it covered.” “Nope, I don’t need any help; I’ve got this.” These are all phrases that I have both spoken and heard spoken to me in response to questions like, “How are you? Is there anything you need? Could I help you with … ?” Many of us have internalized the […]
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St. John’s students school Bishop Deeley during annual visit
Bishop Robert Deeley paid a visit to St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick Wednesday as part of his annual tour of Catholic schools in Maine. Bishop Deeley participated in various activities with students from several grades, including a sixth-grade STEM experiment. “I think it will work in the salt water,” Deeley said. A sixth grader […]