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Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Religion & Values

Healing in hope: Local clergy turn to their faith to help lead grieving community out of darkness

by Marla Hoffman October 28, 2023November 14, 2023

In the wake of 18 murders, faith leaders have opened their churches and hearts to victims, families, communities making their way through immense tragedy.

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Ukraine music to be presented in benefit concert at Basilica in Lewiston

August 23, 2023

The music of Ukraine will be presented in a benefit concert in celebration of Ukraine Independence Day at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27, at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Titled “Flowers & Songs from a Ukraine Garden,” the event will feature the Maine Balkan Choir and the Huddled Masses Orchestra, […]

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Basilica Summer Concert Series celebrates 85th anniversary of Casavant organ

June 29, 2023

Performances at the Basilica in Lewiston are free and open to the public

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Face Time: Prince of Peace Pastor Daniel Greenleaf talks about his faith

by Joe Charpentier January 22, 2023January 21, 2023

‘I remember having a profound experience of the question of God. . . . It set me on a path of questioning faith, God, why is there something rather than nothing, why suffering and death?’

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Lewiston, Maine Catholic community pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at basilica

by Joe Charpentier January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Catholics attended the Mass for the Repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Wednesday, a day before Pope Francis presides over Benedict’s funeral at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.