Attorneys for the diocese and the 13 plaintiffs suing the church will argue the case before Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon later this month.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
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Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to hold mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf will lead a prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.
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New lawsuit claims Augusta-area priest ‘groomed’ 13-year-old hoping to enter priesthood
Three new lawsuits against the Catholic Diocese of Portland were filed Monday, brought on by a change to state law that lifted the statute of limitation on sexual abuse claims.
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Diocese names Christmas Card Contest winners
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development. All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by the artists reflecting a passage from Scripture, with one […]
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Scarborough woman suing Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s
The Rev. Lawrence Sabatino, who died in 1990, was one of 20 priests the diocese publicly identified in 2005 for abusing children. Ann Allen’s suit was made possible by a change in state law that removed the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.
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Fate of a rural Maine chapel worries neighbors
It was built years ago as an interfaith chapel by Ellis Pond residents and later given to the Portland Diocese. Residents would like it back, but silence from the diocese has them worried.
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Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October
In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, more than 20 churches around Maine plan to hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services. Animal lovers are invited to bring their pets to have them blessed and gently sprinkled with holy water. People of all faiths are welcome, according to a news release […]
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Diocese, bishop to host harvest ball Oct. 21 in Portland
After a two-year hiatus caused by pandemic regulations, the harvest ball is scheduled to return as an in-person event on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St. in Portland. The 14th edition of the ball, hosted by Bishop Robert Deeley, will include a social hour and silent auction, dinner […]
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Funeral set this weekend for pastor of Augusta-area Catholic parish who died suddenly
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said the Rev. John Skehan, 66, pastor of the Augusta-based St. Michael Parish, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday while visiting friends on his day off.
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Bishop announces priest assignment to Prince of Peace Parish
Bishop Robert Deeley has announced that Fr. Elaiyaraja Thaniyel has been appointed as parochial vicar at Prince of Peace Parish (Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, Lewiston; Holy Cross Church, Lewiston; Holy Family Church, Lewiston; Holy Trinity Church, Lisbon Falls; Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Sabattus). The post is effective immediately, according to a […]