About St. Pius X (Our Lady of Hope Parish) · Portland, Maine
St. Pius X Church, also known as Our Lady of Hope Parish, is a Catholic parish located in Portland, Maine, established in 1962. It offers Masses in English throughout the week, including weekend and weekday services, and provides sacramental and pastoral care to its community. The parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland and serves as a spiritual home for local Catholics, with opportunities for faith formation, ministry involvement, and sacramental life.
- Established
- 1962
- Patron
- St. Pius X
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers regular Masses, sacraments, and faith formation for all ages. Participate in ministries such as Hispanic Ministry, which supports Spanish-speaking Catholics, and engage in outreach through parish programs and services. The parish provides a strong foundation for spiritual growth and active involvement in the life of the Church.
Mass times at St. Pius X (Our Lady of Hope Parish)
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM
History
Founded in 1962, St. Pius X Church (Our Lady of Hope Parish) is part of the Vicariate V - Cumberland Cluster 28 within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The parish serves the Catholic community in Portland, Maine, offering Masses, sacraments, and ministries in English. It is affiliated with the Diocese’s Hispanic Ministry, which supports Spanish-language Masses and sacramental preparation for the growing Hispanic population in the area.
Ministries
The parish is connected to a wide range of diocesan ministries, including Hispanic Ministry, Lifelong Faith Formation, Marriage Ministry, Prison Ministry, Divorce Ministry, Deaf Ministry, Campus Ministry, Catholic Charities Maine, Project Rachel, Vocations, and Protecting God's Children. These ministries support spiritual growth, community outreach, and pastoral care for all parishioners.
- Hispanic Ministry
- Lifelong Faith Formation
- Marriage Ministry
- Prison Ministry
- Divorce Ministry
- Deaf Ministry
- Campus Ministry
- Catholic Charities Maine
- Project Rachel
- Vocations
- Protecting God's Children
Sacraments
The parish offers all sacraments including Baptism, Marriage, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacramental preparation is available through the Diocese’s Lifelong Faith Formation and Hispanic Ministry offices.
- Baptism
- Marriage
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Anointing of the Sick