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Asking those gathered to renew their “yes” to life in all forms, Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a pro-life Mass at Our Lady of Wisdom Church in Orono on Wednesday, October 29, to mark the conclusion of Respect Life Month.Read More
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Hello, everyone. I'm Jake Buttarazzi. I'm the communications manager and podcast producer here at the Diocese of Portland, and I'm honored to be joined today by Suzanne LaFreniere, who is our director of public affairs and the pro-life liaison for the Diocese of Portland. Suzanne, thanks for being here.Read More
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Today the podcast is a little bit different. I'm going to be talking about two things. One is the upcoming March for Life in Washington, D.C., that happens on January 22nd and 23rd. And then also, I'd like to speak about the Mother Cabrini Maine Catholic Education Initiative, which was officially launched recently. But I want to expound a little bit upon that and how that really is a blessing and a benefit for Catholic education, but really overall to the mission of our diocese.Read More
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Two years ago, on October 25, 2023, the people of Maine were shaken to the core by the tragedy in Lewiston. Eighteen of our brothers and sisters were killed, and thirteen others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a local bar.Read More
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Welcome again to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop James Ruggeri of the Diocese of Portland in Maine, and today I'd like to speak about why the right to be born must hold preeminence.Read More
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Today, the Diocese of Portland formally announces the Mother Cabrini Maine Catholic Education Initiative, an integrated approach dedicated to providing exceptional education for families who value an authentic Catholic learning environment. Named for the first U.S. citizen to be canonized as a saint, the initiative expands the diocese’s efforts beyond existing Catholic schools.Read More
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Saying that their witness is as essential today as it was in the year 1650, Bishop James Ruggieri celebrated a Mass at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church in Waterville on October 15 honoring the Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon on the 375th anniversary of the congregation’s founding.Read More
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As always, I just want to start with a prayer asking the Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds and hearts. Holy Spirit, come, fill us with your wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and also, Lord, give us hearts of compassion, empathy, and love for your people. And we ask all this through Christ our Lord. Amen.Read More
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Calling it a moment of distinction for St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Bishop James Ruggieri blessed a veneration chapel at St. Anne Church in Gorham that is dedicated to one of the Church’s newest saints, St. Carlo Acutis. St. Carlo, who died in 2006 at the age of 15, was canonized by Pope Leo XIV on September 7.Read More
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Welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop James Ruggieri of the Diocese of Portland in Maine. And before beginning, I'd like to invoke the help of the Holy Spirit, as always, to lead us and to inspire us—but also, in a particular way considering our topic today, to open our minds and hearts.Read More
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“Every human person, at every stage of life, merits dignity.” That was the message Bishop James Ruggieri shared with the faithful who gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland for a Holy Hour that marked the beginning of Respect Life Month, which is celebrated annually in October.Read More
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This afternoon, the following message from Bishop Ruggieri was sent to St. Dominic Academy families regarding the move of the pre-k to grade 8 programs to the Auburn campus in January of 2026.Read More
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ORONO - The sun shone brightly off the freshly painted walls of Our Lady of Wisdom Church as students, parishioners, alumni and community members gathered for the Mass of Dedication at the newly rebuilt church.Read More
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Welcome back to the Auspice Maria podcast. I'm Bishop James Ruggieri of the Diocese of Portland in Maine. And before getting into today's topic of The Hook Up Culture versus Authentic Love, I'd like to just invoke the Holy Spirit to guide this podcast and all who are listening. The Holy Spirit—just open all of our hearts.Read More
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