The lawsuit is the first time sexual abuse charges have been leveled against Peter Gerety, who was bishop of the Portland Diocese from 1969-74 and died in 2016.
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Impact of Blackbaud data hack felt at nonprofits across Maine
Philanthropic donors all over the state, and the world, are learning their personal data was held hostage in a ransomware attack.
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Catholic churches in Maine to begin indoor services starting June 1
Each Mass will be limited to 50 people, and physical distancing and safety rules will be in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the diocese says.
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Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions
“The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn’t matter if it’s in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence,” said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winslow Catholic school to close at end of year, signaling decline in area’s Catholic population
St. John Catholic School, which once had as many as 350 students enrolled in the 1960s, will close at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, with enrollment at 34 children.
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Saint Dominic Academy to reorganize leadership
AUBURN — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland announced Wednesday that Saint Dominic Academy will reorganize its leadership to enhance student recruitment and retention, fundraising and services to the school community. According to a written statement from the Diocese, the academy seeks a new president to oversee development, marketing and enrollment efforts at both the […]
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Former NFL player to share faith journey
BRIDGTON — Eric Mahl, former player with the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets in the NFL, will share his faith journey at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St. The presentation is free and will follow a barbecue sponsored by the Knights of Columbus which will begin after […]
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Diocese of Portland announces Memorial Day Mass celebrations
PORTLAND — Diocese of Portland has announced Mass celebrations and prayer services are planned for churches and cemeteries around Maine on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 to 28. Local Masses and services planned include: Bridgton: St. Joseph Parish will celebrate a Memorial Day Mass at 8 a.m. Monday, May 28, at Saint Joseph Church on 225 South […]
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Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments, retirement
PORTLAND — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has announced seven priest assignments and a retirement for the Diocese of Portland. All assignments are effective on June 29. Assignments Father John R. Skehan has been appointed pastor of St. Michael Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Augusta; St. Augustine Church, Augusta; St. Joseph Church, Gardiner; Sacred Heart Church, […]
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Catholic youth program to be offered in Lewiston
PORTLAND — Six parishes in the Diocese of Portland, including Prince of Peace Parish in Lewiston, are partnering with the diocese’s Office of Vocations to offer Totus Tuus (“Totally Yours”) for the first time in Maine. Totus Tuus is a dynamic summer program for first- to 12th-graders that is led by a team of four […]