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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Trump declares churches ‘essential,’ wants them to reopen this weekend
The president has been pushing for the country to open back up as he seeks to reverse an economic free fall playing out months before the November election.
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Catholic schools, ex-teachers clash in Supreme Court case
A disability discrimination lawsuit to be heard next week involves a teacher at a Catholic school who developed breast cancer, asked for time off for treatment, then learned her contract wouldn’t be renewed.
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Orrington church sues Mills over restrictions on worship services
The Calvary Chapel says the state’s ban on in-person worship is a violation of religious freedom.
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‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.’
Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, a priest uses a novel method to conduct services in Lewiston.
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At drive-up church service, Waterville pastor urges stability, kindness during pandemic
Centerpoint Community Church on West River Road holds its first drive-up service Sunday, at which the Rev. Craig Riportella asks parishioners to practice compassion and kindness, not division and anger.
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Catholic churches in Maine will hold drive-in Masses
Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that churches could hold drive-in services starting May 1, but some congregations are sticking with online services for now.
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‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine
Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.
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Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic
Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
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Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance
Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.