We are a diverse Roman Catholic community in Portland, Maine, made up of five parishes, four on the Portland Peninsula within a two-mile radius and one on Peaks Island. Each parish boasts of a robust community, a unique mission, and a proud tradition.

• The The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish on Congress Street is the Mother Church of the diocese and seat of the Bishop of Portland.

• Sacred Heart/ St. Dominic Parish on Mellen Street is a blended community developed since the closure of St. Dominic Church in 1992, serving a vibrant multi-cultural community.

• St. Louis Church on Danforth Street is a Polish National Church*, the only Polish church in the state of Maine. It was founded in 1915, and built by Polish immigrants in 1924.

• St. Peter's Church on Federal Street is an Italian National Church.

• St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island is a year-round community and its missions, Star of the Sea Church on Long Island and Chebeague Island are active only in the summer.

Note: *The term "national church" was used by the Church to indicate American parishes that served a particular immigrant community--a lot of these were founded between 1930-1950.  That way, someone who was of that nationality could actually register at that national church rather than one's neighborhood parish in the days where parish territory was strictly adhered to.

One overriding principle guides the leadership of our Cluster, that the unique cultural identity and mission of each present parish is preserved, while we celebrate the diversity that makes our cluster community so rich.

The five parishes comprising Cluster 21 includes persons of African, French, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Polish, Vietnamese, and many other heritages. In addition our parishioners are of diverse socio-economic levels, health, age, and states of life. While most reside in Portland, many live in communities outside of Portland, drawn to our parishes because they offer unique and rich spiritual and communal experiences.

Our Parishes: Click on each image to visit the individual parish Web sites

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception	St. Peter	Sacred Heart / St. Dominic	St. Christopher	St. Louis