“God made us for joy. God is joy, and the joy of living reflects the original joy that God felt in creating us.” - St. Pope John Paul II
“No one is saved alone, as an isolated individual, but God attracts us looking at the complex web of relationships that take place in the human community.” - Pope Francis
“Our goal must be infinite, not the finite. The infinite is our homeland. Heaven has been waiting for us forever.” - Blessed Carlo Acutis
“The Lord has called us from different nations, but we must be united with one heart and one soul.” - Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad
Rector and Pastor
Fr. Seamus is the Rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Pastor of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes. He was ordained in 2007 and holds a Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Kevin has been ministering in Portland since his ordination in 2018, both in the parishes and hospitals. Fr. Kevin has a Masters of Divinity from St. Mary's in Baltimore
Pastoral Life Coordinator
Abrey coordinates liturgical ministry and logistics and also oversees youth and adult faith formation. She holds a degree in Psychology from Ithica College and graduate coursework in Catholic theology at St. Bernard's School of Theology.
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Agustin is a priest of the Heralds of Good News, a community of Indian priests who carry out ministry throughout the world. He has been ministering in Maine for the last 5 years and holds a degree in theology and in Educational administration.
Faith Formation Coordinator
Melissa oversees children's faith formation and sacramental preparation programs. She holds a degree in Pschology from St. Joseph's College and graduate coursework in Catholic theology.
The Portland Catholic Center for Faith is located at the Guild Hall on the properties of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 307 Congress Street in Portland, ME.
The Guild Hall is the former Auditorium and Gym for the Cathedral School. Facilities include a large auditorium, gymnasium, meeting rooms, outdoor green space and easily accessible parking.
The Guild Hall is also home to the Pastoral Offices of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes, who oversee the Center for Faith. To contact our clergy and staff, please call 207.773.7746 or email portlandpeninsula@portlanddiocese.org