The Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes and Foothills

06/08/2026

Revised Mass intentions for week of June 7, 2026

06/08/2026

The gravesite of the unclaimed souls laid to rest by St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in 2025. The site is at the Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris (straight in from the gate at the back). Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.

06/06/2026

Happy Birthday Wishes Today to Father Prabu!

06/06/2026

05/31/2026

The Parishes of the Western Maine Lakes and Foothills Cluster Connection 05/31/2026:

05/29/2026

Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Portland,

Yesterday, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, shared his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. It certainly addresses a timely topic—that of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—but, more importantly, the timelessness of Church teaching on human dignity.

I echo the words of Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: "It is a powerful reminder that no technology can replace a child of God, and all technology should be placed at the service of helping humanity thrive.”

To read more about Magnifica Humanitas, visit: https://www.usccb.org/magnifica-humanitas

-Bishop James T. Ruggieri

05/28/2026