WISCASSET In order to raise funds to pay the bill for fixing its steeple, St. Philip’s Church, in Wiscasset is holding a baked bean and casserole supper. On Feb. 18 from 5-6 p.m., people are invited to a supper complete with baked beans, casseroles, salads, breads, beverage, and dessert. When the bell of a Sunday […]

PORTLAND Young Catholics from around Maine will be cheering hard this weekend, not just for the Patriots in Super Bowl LI, but for getting as many donations as possible to benefit the ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring. The annual event, to be held this year on Feb. 4-5, is a weekend of giving and serving during […]

WASHINGTON Warning that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald Trump vowed Thursday to repeal the Johnson Amendment, an IRS rule barring pastors from endorsing candidates from the pulpit.” “I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution,” Trump […]

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many sweethearts — or would-be sweethearts — are making plans for how to express their love. The holiday is also one of the most popular days for becoming engaged. But what happens after the chocolates have been devoured and the roses have wilted? Or what if, after years […]

“And forgive us our debts as we have forgiven our debtors.” Matthew 6:12 The power of forgiveness Unforgiveness builds a barrier between us and God. When we fail to forgive we cut ourselves off from the presence of God. At the time that Leonardo Da Vinci painted The Last supper he had an enemy who […]

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis on Wednesday seized control of the Knights of Malta, an action that amounts to one sovereign country annexing another, if on a very small scale. Here’s what led to the takeover and what it means for the Knights, the Vatican and the Catholic Church. Who are they? The Knights of Malta […]

BRUNSWICK Teachers and staff at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick constantly seek ways to instill a call to service in their students, an understanding of the difference caring for those in need can make, and an appreciation for the special school community that provides encouragement to answer the call. “It is who we are […]

If you are pursuing a goal, you have likely been tempted to quit. Maybe it is excising more, eating healthier, saving money or spending more time with your family. My mother’s goal was to help translate the Bible into a language in which it has not yet been published. Tucked among the papers on her […]

EDGECOMB The Edgecomb Community Church is undertaking a renewed fundraiser from a few years ago. Super Bowl subs will be made and sold by the church’s mission committee in order to raise funds for their ongoing local charitable works. Feb. 5, Super Bowl Sunday, will be the day on which members will make and deliver […]

BRUNSWICK In celebration of the 300th anniversary of its first public worship, First Parish Church of Brunswick announces a year of special activities and programs open to the community: Jan. 22 30th anniversary of Minister of Music Ray Cornils; reception following church service. Feb. 19 Bowdoin Connection: celebrating the ties between parish and college. March […]