The last day for Release Time is May 27!

Through the miracle of the Eucharist, Jesus empowers us to be his living presence in the world. We are called to keep his memory by making his love alive in the world, journeying together as witnesses of faith and messengers of hope. The annual Catholic Appeal is an invitation for every Catholic family to answer this call with a generous heart. Every gift to the Catholic Appeal unifies our diocese as a missionary Church in carrying out the important work that Jesus calls us to live by ministering to those in need, supporting the spiritual growth of every member of our community, educating the next generation, supporting the ongoing formation of our priests, and the evangelization and stewardship of those we seek to serve and inspire throughout the diocese and beyond. We invite you to join the more than 9,000 donors who support the annual Catholic Appeal with a generous heart by making a gift today. Your support has an extraordinary impact on the life of the Church and its ability to touch, heal, serve, and bring hope to the thousands of lives in our diocese and across our state. If you would like more information or need assistance, please call 207-321-7814. [Click to give...]

On behalf of the faithful of the Diocese of Portland, I share with you the great joy of our Church at the election of Pope Leo XIV as our new Holy Father. As the successor of St. Peter, he now carries the sacred responsibility of shepherding the Church and leading us in the mission of proclaiming the Gospel and building up the Body of Christ. I invite all of us to pray for our new pope as he begins this important ministry, that the Holy Spirit may guide and strengthen him in his service to the Church and the world. -Bishop James T. Ruggieri

Holy day of obligation reminder: May 29!

We are looking for a volunteer to pick up food in Fort Kent & deliver to the St. Charles church on Saturdays for the summer. The hours would be: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. If interested and for more information, please call the office at 834-5656. A truck or other hauling vehicle is required.

We are so excited to announce that St. Charles Food Pantry has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Fight Hunger Bag Program. This time, it will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag sold during the month of June 2025 at:

My Dear Brothers and Sisters, The news of our Holy Father Francis’ sudden death has saddened me. [click for full message...]

Rice Bowls can be turned in THIS Sunday (Palm Sunday), at your church of worship or at the parish rectory.

Wednesday (Reception of the Oils): 4/16 @ 6:30pm in St. Louis. Holy Thursday: 4/17 @ 7:00pm in St. Louis. Good Friday: 4/18 @ 7:pm in St. Louis. Easter Vigil (Saturday): 4/19 @ 8:00pm in St. Louis. Easter Sunday: 4/20 @ 8:00am in St. Joseph, @ 9:00am in St. Louis, @ 11:00am in St. Charles & @ 11:00am in St. Mary. Click for chart...

Friday, April 11th @ St. Louis Church 11:00am-12:30pm and 5:30pm - 7:00pm Monday, April 14th @ St. Louis Church 11:00am-12:30pm and 5:30pm - 7:00pm Tuesday April 15th @ St. Louis Church 11:00am -12:30pm and 5:30pm - 7:00pm

50th Anniversary Capital Campaign has raised $97,890.00 as of 4/4/25. Thank you to all contributors who have generously donated or pledged to the campaign. A gift of any amount toward reaching our goal is appreciated. I pray you will become a supporter of our capital campaign

The Good Shepherd Thrift Shop will be closed March 31-April 7.

The CLC's 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign has raised $91,215.00 as of 3/24/25. Thank you to all contributors who have generously donated or pledged to the campaign. A gift of any amount toward reaching our goal is appreciated. I pray you will become a supporter of our capital campaign.

The Living Stations of the Cross shall be in St. Louis Church, on Friday March 28th, at 6:00PM. There will be a rehearsal beforehand at 4:40PM.

A statement on Reclaiming Sunday

The Fort Kent Columbiettes Auxiliary is hosting a mini-retreat entitled, “The Body of Christ?”, presented by Daniel Deschaine. The retreat is open to all parishioners and community members from throughout the area. Join us to deepen your appreciation and reverence for our Lord present in the Eucharist. [click for more...]

St. John Vianney Parish is in need of a part-time bookkeeper. Duties include posting deposits, posting invoices to their proper accounts, submitting payroll and preparing some financial report. Click for more...

The Good Shepherd will be closed through March 31st until April 7th. Thank-you for your patience.

St. John Vianney Parish is looking for a Grounds Keeper/Sexton. The parish responsibilities include the cleaning of the parish facilities, light carpentry and repairs, proper storage of cleaning supplies, maintaining mechanical systems, removal of snow off the walkways and steps along with some light cemetery commitments [click for more...]