St. Louis Parish - Portland

05/29/2026

Parishioners are invited to join in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on Thursday, June 25th Pilgrims from around the country have started their pilgrimage in Florida and will stop in 18 dioceses, leading local pilgrimages. The Portland Eucharistic procession will begin at 9am at St. Peter’s and process to Sacred
Heart/St. Dominic for Adoration, before going to the Cathedral for the 12:15pm Mass. After Mass, the procession will continue to the ferry to take to the sea on a 2pm chartered ferry to Peaks Island (no cost to participants). There will be Eucharistic Adoration and a cookout at St. Christopher’s on Peaks Island.

View the full schedule and register online at:
portlanddiocese.org/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-2026

05/26/2026

Dive into an unforgettable week long immersion program where faith comes alive, friendships flourish, and hearts
encounter Christ.

The Portland Catholic Center for Faith summer programs include separate weeks for K - 5th Grade and Middle & High School students.

Kindergarten - 5th Grade:
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26

Middle & High School:
Monday, July 13 - Friday July 17

Cost is $75 per student or $50 per family.

For more information or to register, visit: portlandcatholic.org/summer

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Corpus Christi Mass & Procession: Sunday, June 7th

We will once again be processing with our Lord through the streets of Portland on Sunday, June 7th. This year we are excited that Bishop Ruggieri will be joining us for the procession.

Following the 10AM Mass at the Cathedral, parishioners will reverently process through Portland with the Blessed Sacrament, with stops at St. Peter's, St. Louis, and Sacred Heart / St. Dominic Churches. There will be a picnic in Deering Oaks Park following the procession. All are welcome to participate.

Visit portlandcatholic.org/corpus-christi for event details, including the weekend's altered Mass schedule and transportation accommodations for those not walking the full route.

05/18/2026

FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA
In celebration of America's 250th birthday, the St. Louis Women's Society Quilters offer you their newest creation: from Sea to Shining Sea - a 64" x 64" patriotic quilt in reds, whites, and blues to enjoy during this summer's celebrations - just the right size for a picnic quilt or to cuddle under while watching the summer night sky fireworks.

Raffles are five dollars ($5) each and can be purchased before or after St. Louis 11 AM Sunday masses or on the online at: portlandcatholic.org/quilt-raffle

The drawing will take place after the 11 AM Mass on June 28th, so that the winner can enjoy their quilt in time for the July 4th celebrations.

05/18/2026

This year's Blessing of the Fleet will be held at the Maine State Pier on Sunday, June 28th at 2PM.

Boats of all shapes and sizes will gather for a blessing from priests of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes. All boats are welcome and there is plenty of room on the pier for families to come down, watch the blessing, and celebrate the event together.

05/13/2026

Friday, May 22nd at 6:00PM in the Chapel of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

HOLY HOUR AND SOLEMN VESPERS
to pray for those to be Ordained to the Order of Priest

All are welcome to join in prayer as we celebrate new beginnings for Deacons Ezekiel Yisi and Evans Yongyee, and to pray for an increase in priestly vocations.

05/12/2026

The Knights of Columbus will be holding their first meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30PM in the Guild Hall.

All Catholic men from all of the Portland Peninsula parishes are warmly invited to attend. Come learn more about the mission of the Knights and how you can grow in faith, serve our parishes, and support charitable works in our community.

05/09/2026

The 2026 African Festival will be Saturday, July 25th, and tickets are officially on sale!

The festival is a day of celebration of the culture, faith, and food of the African communities from our parishes and led by parishioners from Sacred Heart / St. Dominic. Enjoy the rich and vibrant cuisine, heritage, and faith of Africa.

Tickets are:
$25 for Adults,
$10 for Children (14 and under).
Donations and sponsorships are welcome.

Buy tickets online at
portlandcatholic.org/african-festival

All proceeds benefit the Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Food Pantry and Catholic education for low-income families.