The annual African Gala was held at the Guild Hall of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conceptionon Saturday, July 30.
The event featured a variety of music, dancing, and foods from many African countries, including Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Cameroon, Sudan, and Angola. 
The vibrant spirit of the parish and its advocacy for the poor and marginalized are well-known throughout the city. For decades, parishioners have arrived in Maine from many African and Central American countries and joined existing Sacred Heart/St. Dominic parishioners to create a community of praise in which all are welcome.\