June 24th celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist in our Church. This day is a solemnity, the highest-ranking liturgical celebration in our Church. John the Baptist is very significant in the Diocese of Portland as our secondary patron along with St. Patrick. Our patroness is Mary, under the title of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and our Cathedral takes its name from her. Click here for the rest of Bishop Ruggieri's message.