Catholic Foundation of Maine

Catholic Foundation of Maine www.catholicfoundationmaine.org Please call for more information.

Founded in 2003, the Catholic Foundation of Maine, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to providing financial support for Catholic entities in Maine, today, and in perpetuity. The Foundation can help you make gifts to or begin a new endowment, charitable gift annuity or make a gift in your will to the endowments that support the Catholic faith, ministries, churches, education and vocat

ions in Maine. The executive director is available for personalized, confidential discussions of tax- and lifestyle-advantaged ways to make charitable gifts.

5 Ways Catholics Can Include Their Faith in Estate Planning ️Estate planning is more than preparing for the future—it ca...
08/24/2026

5 Ways Catholics Can Include Their Faith in Estate Planning ️

Estate planning is more than preparing for the future—it can be an opportunity to put your faith into action.

Here are five ways Catholics can make their faith part of their legacy:

1. Leave a gift to your parish — Support the Church that has been part of your faith journey.

2. Support Catholic ministries — Include schools, charities, vocations, or other ministries close to your heart.

3. Establish an endowment — Create a lasting gift that supports a Catholic ministry for generations to come.

4. Name a charitable beneficiary — Consider including a Catholic organization in your will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy.

5. Pray about your legacy — Ask God to guide you in using the blessings entrusted to you to strengthen His Church.

Your faith can live on through the legacy you leave behind.

August is Make-A-Will Month—a wonderful reminder to put your wishes in writing and consider the legacy you want to leave...
08/20/2026

August is Make-A-Will Month—a wonderful reminder to put your wishes in writing and consider the legacy you want to leave.

A gift in your will to the Catholic Foundation of Maine can provide lasting support for Catholic ministries across Maine, helping strengthen the Church for generations to come.

Your faith. Your legacy. Your lasting impact.

08/12/2026

We're excited to announce that we've updated our website! Visit https://portlanddiocese.org to see it live.

Our #1 goal with the new website is to remind us that our diocese includes all of Maine. From Kittery to Fort Kent and from Eastport to Rangeley, we're all one in the Diocese of Portland in Maine.

SAVE THE DATE- on Giving Tuesday – Tuesday, December 1, 2026The Catholic Foundation of Maine is proud to announce that...
07/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE- on Giving Tuesday – Tuesday, December 1, 2026

The Catholic Foundation of Maine is proud to announce that, for the first time, a Catholic organization in Maine will participate in —the U.S. Catholic Church's official Giving Tuesday initiative.

is a national day of generosity that unites Catholic foundations, parishes, schools, and ministries across the country to celebrate faithful stewardship and inspire charitable giving.

This inaugural initiative is an exciting opportunity to build a culture of generosity across Maine inviting donors to make a lasting impact by supporting Catholic ministries through existing endowments or helping establish new ones.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, and join us as we make history by bringing to Maine.

Give Thanks. Give Back. Give Catholic.

07/20/2026

Registration is now open for the 18th Harvest Ball, which will be hosted by Bishop James Ruggieri on Saturday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland. The ball, a fundraiser for Harvest magazine, includes a dinner, a silent auction, the music of the Jim Ciampi Band, and wonderful fellowship. We would love to have you join us for this beautiful evening! You'll find more details here: https://portlanddiocese.org/harvestball.

07/20/2026

The Mother Cabrini Education Initiative is sponsoring a Catholic Family Pilgrimage and Field Day in celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

The pilgrimage and field day will be held on August 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the St. Anthony Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Avenue
Kennebunk, ME 04043 (Rain date: August 16)

The day will include Mass and the opportunity for confession, field game stations, a cupcake Rosary, and fellowship with other Catholic families. Bring a picnic lunch, blanket, lawn chairs, and towels for water games. A freewill offering will be taken up for the friars.

Click here to register: https://mainecatholiceducation.org/events/year-of-st-francis-family-pilgrimage-and-field-day

For the jubilee year, a plenary indulgence may be received by making a pilgrimage to a jubilee site, as long as the regular conditions are met.

What does Legacy Giving mean to you?For many, Legacy Giving is a way to ensure that the faith, values, and communities w...
07/20/2026

What does Legacy Giving mean to you?

For many, Legacy Giving is a way to ensure that the faith, values, and communities we cherish today continue in perpetuity. A Legacy Gift is more than a financial decision-it is a lasting expression of hope, gratitude, and commitment to the future of the Catholic Church in Maine.

By including the Catholic Foundation of Maine in your long-term plans, you help sustain parishes and strengthen Catholic ministries that bring faith to life across our state.

Your legacy can become part of something enduring- faith in action for generations yet to come!

www.catholicfoundationmaine.org

Summer is a time of change in rhythm, but not in the mission. Catholic ministries continue their vital work-parishes se...
07/15/2026

Summer is a time of change in rhythm, but not in the mission. Catholic ministries continue their vital work-parishes serve, schools prepare and faith formation endures-sustained in part through faithful stewardship of endowments and legacy gifts entrusted to the Catholic Foundation of Maine.

Consider how your own legacy of faith can help sustain this mission for generations to come. To learn more or make a gift, visit the Catholic Foundation of Maine.
www.catholicfoundationmaine.og

The Catholic Foundation of Maine is honored to congratulate the 2026 Lila Grace Sullivan Amirault Scholarship recipients...
07/06/2026

The Catholic Foundation of Maine is honored to congratulate the 2026 Lila Grace Sullivan Amirault Scholarship recipients.

Each year, Catholic high school seniors attending public schools or homeschool students affiliated with a high school across Maine are invited to apply. This year, our Scholarship Committee prayerfully selected five outstanding students to each receive a $5,000 award to be applied to an accredited college or university.

Congratulations to:
• Mercy Buchwalder, Lincoln Academy
• Addison Chasse, Fort Kent Community High School
• Christian Corcoran, Cheverus High School
• Eli Mosher, Presque Isle High School
• Ron Stewart, Madison Junior/Senior High School

May God continue to guide and bless you as you take the next steps in your journey

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the blessings of faith, freedom, and independence. Through endowments and legacy gifts...
07/04/2026

This Fourth of July, we celebrate the blessings of faith, freedom, and independence.

Through endowments and legacy gifts, you can help ensure that the Catholic ministries, parishes, schools, and programs you cherish remain strong for generations to come.

A legacy gift provides peace of mind today while creating a lasting impact for tomorrow. As we give thanks for our freedoms, consider how your generosity can help strengthen Maine’s Catholic ministries for future generations.

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Portland, ME
04104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(207) 321-7820

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