‘Defending Marriage’ event Oct. 28

AUBURN — “Defending Marriage in the Public Square” events are being held throughout the Diocese of Portland in September and October. The diocese is sponsoring a series of state-wide meetings built around Bishop Richard Malone’s pastoral letter on marriage, which was released in March. The pastoral letter, “Marriage: Yesterday… Today… Always,” can be found at beautyofmarriage.org.

The intention of these events is to teach the faithful about the gift of marriage and the need to embrace and preserve it. All events are open to the public. Each will include a talk by a guest speaker and a question and answer panel discussion.

Locally, a meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, at noon at St. Philip, 2365 Turner Road, Auburn.

“I invite everyone to come and learn why marriage, the union of a man and a woman, is the foundation of the family and the best place for children to be loved, cared for, educated and taught to be productive, creative, upright and responsible citizens,” said Bishop Malone.

Religious ed. classes offered

LEWISTON — Religious Education classes have begun at Prince of Peace Parish. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. or Mondays, 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the hall at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. Register your child by calling 777-1200 or completing a registration form at www.princeofpeace.me.

Sacrament of Marriage

LEWISTON — Do you know what the Catholic Church teaches about marriage, and why? Prince of Peace Parish will give three presentations on the Sacrament of Marriage with guest speakers, The Rev. Joseph Daniels and Maryanne Harrington, at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9 and 16, at Holy Family Church Hall, 607 Sabattus St. For more information contact the parish office at 777-1200.