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				1 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 6:00p Mother Cabrini Initiative Information Night Month View October 1, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Mother Cabrini Initiative Information Night Thursday, October 1, 6:00 PM Come join us for our Mother Cabrini Night to learn about the exciting mission of our Mother Cabrini Maine Catholic Education Initiative. Speakers will include Bishop James Ruggieri and the two founding headmasters of our new Catholic high schools. Read More	2 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 9:00 The Aesthetic of Ascent: Ventures of Faith & Form - Portland 6:00p Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono 6:30p Stargazing with St. Francis - Brunswick Month View October 2, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More The Aesthetic of Ascent: Ventures of Faith & Form - Portland Friday, October 2, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Renowned guest artists will explore the theme The Aesthetic of Ascent: Ventures in Faith and Form through presentations and artistic demonstrations focused on the transcendental of beauty. Open to people of all ages, there will be something for everyone at this event hosted by the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes. Read More Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Friday, October 2, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will host "Building the Kingdom" a six-week series on Catholic social teaching. Read More Stargazing with St. Francis - Brunswick Friday, October 2, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM In celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, All Saints Parish will host a stargazing event led by parishioner Rob Burgess. Read More	3 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Transitus Service - Houlton 9:30 Blessing of the Animals - Gray 10:00 Blessing of the Animals - Bangor 10:00 Pilgrimage to Franciscan Monastery - Kennebunk 10:00 Blessing of the Animals - Wells 10:30 Blessing of the Animals - Yarmouth 11:00 Blessing of the Animals - Portland 1:00p Blessing of the Animals - Houlton 5:00p Blessing of the Animals - Greenville 5:00p Blessing of the Pets - Bath 5:00p Transitus Service for the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi - Kennebunk 6:00p Transitus Presentation & Prayer Service - Brunswick Month View October 3, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Transitus Service - Houlton Saturday, October 3 A Transitus service, commemorating St. Francis's passing over from earthly to eternal lie, will be held at St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Gray Saturday, October 3, 9:30 AM The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will hold the Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Bangor Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Bangor invites you to bring your family pets for the blessing of the animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Read More Pilgrimage to Franciscan Monastery - Kennebunk Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM To mark St. Francis of Assisi's feast day, St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Matthew Parishes are sponsoring a pilgrimage to the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery in Kennebunk Read More Blessing of the Animals - Wells Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM A blessing of the animals prayer service will be held in the front yard of St. Mary Church in Wells. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Yarmouth Saturday, October 3, 10:30 AM The Parish of the Holy Eucharist will hold the Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Portland Saturday, October 3, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will offer the Blessing of the Animals at St. Louis Church in Portland and St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Houlton Saturday, October 3, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM The Heart of St. Francis Fraternity is sponsoring the Blessing of the Animals in the parking lot of St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Houlton. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Greenville Saturday, October 3, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Holy Family Church in Greenville will hold the Blessing of the Animals. Read More Blessing of the Pets - Bath Saturday, October 3, 5:00 PM All Saints Parish will host a Blessing of the Pets following the 4 p.m. Mass. Read More Transitus Service for the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi - Kennebunk Saturday, October 3, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM In commemoration of the passing of Saint Francis from earthly life to eternal life, Bishop James will lead a Transitus service at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery. Read More Transitus Presentation & Prayer Service - Brunswick Saturday, October 3, 6:00 PM In celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, All Saints Parish will host a presentation by Deacon John Murphy followed by a Transitus prayer service. Read More
4 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Feast of St. Francis of Assisi 11:00 Mass for the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi - Kennebunk 12:00p Blessing of the Animals - Jackman 12:30p Blessing of the Pets - Brunswick 2:00p Blessing of the Animals - Rumford 3:00p Feast Day of St. Francis Holy Hour - Brewer 3:00p Blessing of the Animals - Peaks Island 4:00p Blessing of the Animals - Caribou 4:30p Holy Hour for Life - Portland Month View October 4, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, October 4 The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated each year on October 4, which also marks the conclusion of the Season of Creation. The Season of Creation begins with the World Day of Prayer for the Season of Creation on September 1. Read More Mass for the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi - Kennebunk Sunday, October 4, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM On the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, all are invited to join Bishop James Ruggieri and the Franciscan community for a Mass at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Jackman Sunday, October 4, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Jackman will hold the Blessing of the Animals. Read More Blessing of the Pets - Brunswick Sunday, October 4, 12:30 PM All Saints Parish will host a Blessing of the Animals in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at the gazebo of the Brunswick Town Mall. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Rumford Sunday, October 4, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM The Parish of the Holy Savior will hold the Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read More Feast Day of St. Francis Holy Hour - Brewer Sunday, October 4, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM St. Paul the Apostle Parish will celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi with a Holy Hour at St. Teresa Church in Brewer Read More Blessing of the Animals - Peaks Island Sunday, October 4, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM The Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes will offer the Blessing of the Animals at St.Louis Church in Portland and St. Christopher Church on Peaks Island. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Caribou Sunday, October 4, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM The Parish of the Precious Blood will hold the blessing of the animals to honor God's creations and give thanks to him for the companionship of pets. Read More Holy Hour for Life - Portland Sunday, October 4, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bishop James Ruggieri will open the celebration of Respect Life Month with a Holy Hour for Life at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Read More	5 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 5, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	6 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 6:00p Pumpkin Decorating - Wells Month View October 6, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Pumpkin Decorating - Wells Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM All are invited to gather for an evening of pumpkin decorating in the hall of St. Mary Church in Wells. Read More	7 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 12:15p Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary 6:00p Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bridgton Month View October 7, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Wednesday, October 7, 12:15 PM Bishop Ruggieri will celebrate a Mass for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on Wednesday, October 7, at 12:15 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street in Portland Read More Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe - Bridgton Wednesday, October 7, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus invite all to a Holy Hour for Life with Our Lady of Guadalupe. Read More	8 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 11:00 Red Cross Blood Drive - Limerick Month View October 8, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Red Cross Blood Drive - Limerick Thursday, October 8, 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM St. Matthew Parish in LImerick will host an American Red Cross blood drive in response to the blood supply crisis. Read More	9 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 5:30p Eucharistic Encounter Night of Healing - Bucksport 6:00p Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Month View October 9, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Eucharistic Encounter Night of Healing - Bucksport Friday, October 9, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM A Eucharistic Encounter Night of Healing, which will include the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Bucksport. Read More Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Friday, October 9, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will host "Building the Kingdom" a six-week series on Catholic social teaching. Read More	10 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Preaching for the Priesthood - Sanford 10:00 Blessing of the Animals - Limerick 10:00 Rosary Rally - Wells 12:00p Blessing of the Animals - Sanford 12:00p Rosary Rally - Norway 12:00p Public Square Rosary - Newport 5:00p Presentation on the Beatification of Bishop Fulton Sheen - Westbrook Month View October 10, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Preaching for the Priesthood - Sanford October 10 - October 11 Fr. Brad Morin and Fr. Erin Donlon of the Office of Vocations will be traveling around the state to preach about vocations to the priesthood. Their second visit will be to St. Therese and St. Matthew Parishes in Sanford and Limerick Read More Blessing of the Animals - Limerick Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Matthew Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals at St. Matthew Church in Limerick. Read More Rosary Rally - Wells Saturday, October 10, 10:00 AM Holy Spirit Parish is hosting a Rosary Rally on October 10 at 10 a.m. in front of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells. Read More Blessing of the Animals - Sanford Saturday, October 10, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM To commemorate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish will hold the Blessing of the Animals at Holy Family Church in Sanford. Read More Rosary Rally - Norway Saturday, October 10, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish will hold its 7th annual Rosary rally on the lawn of St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 32 Paris Street in Norway. Read More Public Square Rosary - Newport Saturday, October 10, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The St. Agnes Parish Life Committee and America Needs Fatima are sponsoring a Public Square Rosary in Newport. Read More Presentation on the Beatification of Bishop Fulton Sheen - Westbrook Saturday, October 10, 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM Father Louis Phillips will present a video homily on the beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Read More
11 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Preaching for the Priesthood - Sanford 9:00 Presentation on the Beatification of Bishop Fulton Sheen - Gorham 4:00p Harvest Supper - Fort Kent Month View October 11, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Preaching for the Priesthood - Sanford October 10 - October 11 Fr. Brad Morin and Fr. Erin Donlon of the Office of Vocations will be traveling around the state to preach about vocations to the priesthood. Their second visit will be to St. Therese and St. Matthew Parishes in Sanford and Limerick Read More Presentation on the Beatification of Bishop Fulton Sheen - Gorham Sunday, October 11, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Father Louis Phillips will present a video homily on the beatification of Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Read More Harvest Supper - Fort Kent Sunday, October 11, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM St. John Vianney Parish will hold a family Harvest Supper on October 11 in the Fort Kent Elementary School cafeteria. Read More	12 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 12, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	13 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 7:30p Organ Concert by Anne Laver - Bangor Month View October 13, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Organ Concert by Anne Laver - Bangor Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM The St. John’s Organ Society is pleased to announce that Anne Laver from Syracuse, New York, will play a concert on the historic organ at St. John Church in Bangor. Read More	14 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 14, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	15 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 5:15p Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman 6:00p Harvest Mass - St. John Plantation 6:00p Harvest Mass - St. John Plantation Month View October 15, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman October 15 - October 18, 5:15 PM A Men's ACTS Retreat will be held October 15-18 at the Camp Kerith Retreat Center in Lyman. ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Read More Harvest Mass - St. John Plantation Thursday, October 15, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Contact Person: St. John Vianney Parish Email: [email protected] Phone: 207-834-5656 Read More Harvest Mass - St. John Plantation Thursday, October 15, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM St. John Vianney Parish will celebrate a Harvest Mass at St. John Church in St. John Plantation. Read More	16 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 5:15p Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman 6:00p Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Month View October 16, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman October 15 - October 18, 5:15 PM A Men's ACTS Retreat will be held October 15-18 at the Camp Kerith Retreat Center in Lyman. ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Read More Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Friday, October 16, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will host "Building the Kingdom" a six-week series on Catholic social teaching. Read More	17 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 5:15p Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman 8:30 Healing Rosary for Families – Lisbon Falls 9:00 Cheverus High School Open House - Portland 9:00 Fall Rummage Sale - Norway 10:00 Permanent Diaconate Ordination - Portland 11:00 St. Brigid School Harvest Fair - Portland Month View October 17, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman October 15 - October 18, 5:15 PM A Men's ACTS Retreat will be held October 15-18 at the Camp Kerith Retreat Center in Lyman. ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Read More Healing Rosary for Families – Lisbon Falls Saturday, October 17, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Prince of Peace Parish warmly invites you to join us for a special Healing Rosary for Families with Our Lady. Read More Cheverus High School Open House - Portland Saturday, October 17, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Cheverus High School in Portland will hold a fall open house for prospective students and their families Read More Fall Rummage Sale - Norway Saturday, October 17, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM St. Catherine of Sienna Church will hold a fall rummage sale with proceeds going towards the church's community Thanksgiving dinner. Read More Permanent Diaconate Ordination - Portland Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM Bishop James Ruggieri will ordain seven men to the permanent diaconate at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Read More St. Brigid School Harvest Fair - Portland Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM St. Brigid School's annual Harvest Fair will feature food, games, prizes, chances to win buckets of fun, and more. Read More
18 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 5:15p Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman Month View October 18, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Men's ACT Retreat - Lyman October 15 - October 18, 5:15 PM A Men's ACTS Retreat will be held October 15-18 at the Camp Kerith Retreat Center in Lyman. ACTS is an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. Read More	19 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 19, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	20 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 5:30p Red Mass - Portland Month View October 20, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Red Mass - Portland Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Bishop James Ruggieri will celebrate the Red Mass, commemorating the opening of the judicial year, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Read More	21 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 21, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	22 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 22, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	23 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 6:00p Getting Your House in Order (Men's Retreat) - Falmouth 6:00p Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Month View October 23, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Getting Your House in Order (Men's Retreat) - Falmouth October 23 - October 24, 6:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join fellow men on a retreat with Devin Schadt! This Men's retreat is hosted by the Parish of the Holy Eucharist. Read More Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Friday, October 23, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will host "Building the Kingdom" a six-week series on Catholic social teaching. Read More	24 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 6:00p Getting Your House in Order (Men's Retreat) - Falmouth 12:00p Rosary for Life - Falmouth 6:00p 18th Harvest Ball - Portland Month View October 24, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Getting Your House in Order (Men's Retreat) - Falmouth October 23 - October 24, 6:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join fellow men on a retreat with Devin Schadt! This Men's retreat is hosted by the Parish of the Holy Eucharist. Read More Rosary for Life - Falmouth Saturday, October 24, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM The OLH/POTHE ACTS Ministry is sponsoring the powerful and inspiring Rosary for Life at Holy Martyrs of North America Church in Falmouth. Read More 18th Harvest Ball - Portland Saturday, October 24, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM The 18th Harvest Ball is set for Saturday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay on 88 Spring Street in Portland. The ball, hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri, will include a social hour, silent auction, dinner, the music and great company. Read More
25 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 25, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	26 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 26, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	27 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 6:30p The Catechist’s Toolkit: Teaching Circle of Grace with Confidence - Virtual Month View October 27, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More The Catechist’s Toolkit: Teaching Circle of Grace with Confidence - Virtual Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Join with fellow catechists as we pray, learn, and support one another. This workshop focuses on teaching the Circle of Grace curriculum, a program that teaches children healthy boundaries. Read More	28 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 28, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More	29 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 4:00p Respect Life Month Closing Mass - Fryeburg 6:30p Young Adult All Saints Party - Lewiston Month View October 29, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Respect Life Month Closing Mass - Fryeburg Thursday, October 29, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bishop Ruggieri will celebrate a closing Respect Life Month Mass. A reception will follow the Mass and will include Respect Life Awards for a youth awardee, a young adult awardee, and an adult awardee. Read More Young Adult All Saints Party - Lewiston Thursday, October 29, 6:30 PM Celebrate the upcoming Feast of All Saints at a Young Adult All Saints Party. Open to young adults from across the Diocese of Portland. Read More	30 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary 6:00p Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Month View October 30, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More Catholic Social Teaching Series - Orono Friday, October 30, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord will host "Building the Kingdom" a six-week series on Catholic social teaching. Read More	31 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton Respect Life Month Month of the Holy Rosary Month View October 31, 2026 40 Days for Life Events – Augusta, Bangor, Belfast, Houlton September 23 - November 1 You can help save lives and peacefully end abortion where you live by participating in a local campaign for 40 Days for Life. Read More Respect Life Month October 1 - October 31 Respect Life Month is celebrated each October, providing opportunities to reflect more deeply on the value of each human life and on efforts to protect life from conception to natural death. Read More Month of the Holy Rosary October 1 - October 31 The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. On October 7, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in honor of the Blessed Mother. October was also the month in which Mary appeared for the last time to shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, urging them to "say the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world." Read More