Diocese of Portland
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New bishop ordained in Portland, Maine: A Franciscan shepherd for the people
Bishop James Ruggieri, 56, is known for driving a food truck to homeless people when he was a pastor in... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Father James Ruggieri as bishop of Portland, Maine
The Vatican announced on Feb. 13 that the 56-year-old priest from Providence, Rhode Island, will be ordained as the bishop... Read more
Judge upholds Maine law on retroactive abuse lawsuits, says Catholic diocese challenge has a point
The judge acknowledged that attorneys for the Catholic Diocese of Portland raised “serious” constitutional concerns in their legal challenge. Read more
Maine's Catholic churches will continue attendance at Mass, while ecumenical group urges online services
The Diocese of Portland will continue to permit attendance at Mass, even as the state’s Council of Churches has urged... Read more
Bishop Deeley presides at outdoor prayer service for unclaimed remains in South Portland
In view of the tombstones and damp terrain of the large and rolling Old Cemetery at Calvary, a small crowd... Read more
Why Maine Catholics, unable to meet in person, aren't sheepish about their faith
With the Maine Catholic Youth Meeting taking place virtually for the second year in a row, the Diocese of Portland... Read more
Maine diocese, state, increase church attendance in time for Holy Week
Two weeks after the Bishop of Portland in Maine called state restrictions on religious gatherings “unacceptable,” Maine’s governor is allowing... Read more
Maine diocese: New restrictions on churches 'unacceptable'
The Bishop of Portland is calling Maine's new restrictions on religious services “unacceptable.” Read more
Maine diocese frozen out of COVID restrictions discussion
The Diocese of Portland, Maine, has expressed frustration at being excluded from conversations with the state governor over safe reopening... Read more
Maine priest encourages 'Pine Sunday' where there are no palms
With public Masses cancelled across the United States, ahead of Palm Sunday this weekend, some Maine Catholics are being encouraged... Read more
Maine bishop suspends chalice amid flu outbreak
Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland issued a directive on Thursday suspending the distribution of Communion under both species. Since December, six... Read more
Portland bishop says religious prejudice 'cannot be tolerated'
During his homily for Mass on Wednesday, Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland urged Catholics not to tolerate “any kind” of... Read more
Maine bishop laments failed challenge to assisted suicide and abortion laws
Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland, Maine, has expressed his disappointment at the failure of efforts to force a public vote... Read more
Maine's pro-life movement 're-vitalized' to oppose abortion, assisted suicide laws
A pair of petition campaigns for a people’s veto referendum vote have kicked off in Maine with the support of... Read more
Portland diocese to engage third-party system for reporting ethics violations
The Diocese of Portland announced Tuesday it will be using a third-party reporting system for violations of its standards of... Read more
Maine bishop had 'no alternative' but to leave state ecumenical group
After the Maine Council of Churches changed its decision-making process earlier this year, the Bishop of Portland was forced to... Read more
