Bishop of Portland Robert Deeley, center, takes part in the blessing of the St. Francis Apartments on Tuesday on the site of the former St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Waterville. Taking part in the ritual is the Rev. Daniel Baillargeon, left, and Monsignor Paul Stefanko.
St. Francis apartment resident Joyce Sweetman speaks about living in the new facility for seniors following a blessing of the complex in Waterville on Tuesday.
Bishop Robert Deeley blesses Jim Grenier, of Waterville, who suffered serious injuries in a recent fall. Deeley officiated on Tuesday at the blessing of the St. Francis Apartments in Waterville.
Residents and former parishioners of St. Francis Catholic Church listen on Tuesday during the blessing of the new St. Francis Apartments in Waterville.
Bishop Robert Deeley considers a question about changes confronting the Catholic Church following a blessing on Tuesday of the St. Francis Apartments in Waterville.
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