PORTLAND The winding path to answering God’s call began for Bath native Patrick Finn in fifth grade. “That was the first time I remember considering following a vocation to the priesthood,” he said. “I began to be more interested in the Mass, and started following the action of the Mass more closely. God’s timing is […]

BATH — On Sunday, Sept. 24, the congregation of Grace Episcopal Church in Bath will participate in an Instructed Eucharist during a special service at 9 a.m. The word “Eucharist” comes from a Greek word meaning “thanksgiving,” and in the Eucharist, Christ’s presence is celebrated. Eucharist is also known as Holy Communion, the Lord’s Supper, […]

LISBON — The Rev. Mike Flynn, international speaker and founder of Fresh Wind Ministries, will teach Spiritual Tools for Healing at St. Matthew’s in Lisbon on Oct. 13 from 6-9 p.m. and Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ordained in the Episcopal Church, Mike served four congregations in the Los Angeles area for […]

ORR’S ISLAND — On Sunday, Sept. 24, Rev. Mary Ann Hoy will preside over the service Sunday at All Saint’s Chapel, located at 9 Cooper Lane, off Harpswell Islands Road/Route 24 on Orr’s Island. Services take place at the church at 9 a.m. Sundays, through Sept. 24. For more information about the church and its […]

“Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 Faith Faith is like a muscle that needs to be exercised. The […]

NEW YORK Citing a social media backlash, the seminary at the Catholic University of America has canceled a talk by a popular Jesuit priest whose latest book advocates for more compassion for gays within the church. In a rare public rebuke, the university’s president said Saturday that he opposed the seminary’s decision. The Rev. James […]

AUBURN Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Auburn is offering a free series of four workshops entitled “Becoming a Missionary Disciple,” exploring what it means to be a missionary disciple and how to begin living as one. Each workshop will be held at St. Philip Church, located on 2365 Turner Road in Auburn, from 8:30 […]

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about light. As the days get shorter and the nights earlier, I am increasingly aware of my need for it. As the light decreases so does my energy. I’m less motivated to head out in the early morning to walk. Come evening, I’d rather stay cozily cooped up inside […]

PORTLAND The amazing faith journey of a former NFL player and a closing Mass with Bishop Robert P. Deeley are among the events planned for the 2017 Catholic Men’s Conference at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. in Portland on Oct. 28. All Catholic men ages 16 and older are welcome […]

WISCASSET — St. Philip’s Help Yourself Shelf Food Pantry in Wiscasset is open to all who are suffering from food insecurity. There is a sign up at 4 p.m. followed by choose time at 5 p.m. for those who need food. Help Yourself Shelf strives to help ease that insecurity for any who seek us […]