PORTLAND Bishop Robert P. Deeley has appointed Fr. Normand E. Carpentier as the new vicar for priests for the Diocese of Portland, effective immediately. Carpentier succeeds Fr. Paul A. Plante, who died on June 30. On behalf of the bishop, the vicar for priests communicates with priests around the diocese to express concern for their […]

BRUNSWICK Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced three priest assignments, including the arrival of two new priests from the Heralds of Good News, a missionary society of apostolic life in India that specializes in the promotion of vocations to the priesthood. Effective Dec. 5, Fr. Dominic Azagbor will be parochial vicar of All Saints Parish, […]

I had a post-election meltdown this week. Overwhelmed by the rage and fear and blame being fired like bullets on Facebook, I accidentally “unfriended” a whole lot of people who I deeply care about in an effort to make the name-calling go away. “Accidentally” because I thought I could see their profiles again once the […]

LISBON FALLS — On Dec. 4 at 2 p.m., the Lisbon United Methodist Church Choir will once again be performing a concert of contemporary and traditional Christmas carols. The church is located at 14 School St., Lisbon Falls. The concert, beginning at 2 p.m. and open to the public, is a benefit to collect donations […]

LISBON FALLS — On Sept. 17, runners and walkers participated in the first Neighbors Helping Neighbors 5K Run/Walk — a fundraiser to benefit the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Food Bank. Trudy Duval, spokesperson for the Lisbon United Methodist Church event-planning team, reported that more than $2,000 had been received and, with the success of this […]

EDGECOMB — Edgecomb Community Church’s Thanksgiving Pie Sale is Nov. 22 from 1:30-4 p.m. or when the pies run out. Regular 9-inch pies are $15 each with smaller pies going for $6 each. If you would like to pre-order your pies, call Marjorie DiVece at (207) 882-6338 and leave a message by Nov. 20. The […]

NEWCASTLE — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, in Newcastle will be the host church for the Harvest/ Thanksgiving Ecumenical Choir Festival on Sunday at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Five individual choirs from local churches, plus individual singers from other congregations, will present anthems. The entire group will join in singing two combined anthems, […]

“I will give you treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. Isaiah 45:3 Embracing the Darkness Since the summer solstice we have lost over five hours of daylight. I am usually up and […]

AUGUSTA Just over 100 years after Bishop Louis S. Walsh, the fourth Bishop of Portland, blessed and set the cornerstone for a new church in Augusta, Bishop Robert P. Deeley, the 12th Bishop of Portland, will celebrate a centennial Mass to commemorate the 100th anniversary of St. Augustine Church, located on 75 Northern Ave.. The […]

VATICAN CITY Pope Francis held a special Jubilee Mass for prisoners in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, telling them that all people “have made mistakes” and urging them to never give up hope in God’s mercy. He later urged political leaders across the world to respect the dignity of inmates and offer them amnesty whenever […]