In her 40th year of teaching, service has long been a hallmark of Ann Slonina's classrooms.

The 2025 Catholic Appeal

A ministry of St. Mary of the Visitation Parish, the food pantry got its start in 1988, primarily due to the commitment of one woman, Mildred Madigan.

More than 180 people across Maine became members of the Catholic Church this Easter.

"They exemplify the spirit of teamwork and have worked diligently to support students with visual impairment in Maine."

“It’s probably the most wonderful thing that has happened to me in ...

I’m hoping that people will see we have a connection globally.

The route to the statehouse in Augusta is one with which Suzanne Lafreniere is well familiar.

Catholic Charities Maine has more than 370 employees and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, serving thousands of people across Maine.

Fran shares her story with others, at the invitation of Maine Right to Life.

The spiritual and charitable impact of the Knights is indelible on the life of our Church.

Catholic Schools Week has given rise to a new tradition at St. Brigid School in Portland, having the Sisters of Mercy over for tea.

At the Easter Vigil, Karissah and her husband, Joseph, will be baptized and receive the sacraments of confirmation and first Eucharist.

Imagine knowing that you had someone praying for you every day of the year.

This is basically a vocation for women who feel deeply drawn to the charism of unity and reconciliation but who do not have a call to religious life.

The St. Martin de Porres Residence provides a safe place to stay for men and women facing homelessness and working to get their lives back on track.

St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor has taken steps to adapt its services to better accommodate the needs of older adults.

Donald Brasier describes his great uncle Joseph Tardiff, who, until recently, was someone whose life and sacrifice had been lost to time and circumstances.

Eight men discerning for the permanent diaconate reached a milestone in their journey on Saturday, November 16.

Ora Breads, the name of which comes from the Latin phrase “Ora et labora,” meaning to pray and work.

Every week, thanks to the Ora Bread Guild, dozens of loaves of artisan breads come out of the oven in the community room at St. Rose of Lima, ready to be sold or distributed to community members.

The English language arts teacher at St. Thomas School in Sanford, Ericka Sanborn decided to start a pen pal program to teach her students letter writing.

Ask a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary what first attracted them to the congregation, and a word that you will hear again and again is “joy.”

Members of Prince of Peace Parish gathered to pray for peace and to bless an intricately carved Nativity scene that was bought with a leap of faith.

In April 2022, Leesa and Ray Edwards traveled from Gorham to Old Town to attend the baptism of their son, Holden, then a senior at the University of Maine.