The civil complaints filed Wednesday all allege that the Rev. Lawrence Sabatino abused the plaintiffs, who were 5 to 11 years old at the time, in Lewiston and Portland from 1958 to 1967.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: A Catholic in the pews responds to the diocesan legal strategy
As victims continue to struggle with the pain of past abuse, I urge Bishop Deeley to acknowledge them in his own voice, not that of an attorney.
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Portland Diocese asks Maine’s highest court to weigh in on childhood sexual abuse law
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to rule on the constitutionality of a 2021 law that allows Mainers with previously expired claims of sexual abuse to sue organizations like the diocese.
Posted inCommunity
Parishes to offer experiences to grow, share faith during Lent
During Lent, many parishes offer opportunities for Bible study or faith-sharing groups. A list of many of the programs offered are listed alphabetically by city/town. Updates and additions will be made at portlanddiocese.org. AUBURN • Gospel of John, starting Tuesday, Feb. 28 Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will offer Lenten Scripture teachings on the Gospel of John […]
Posted inCommunity
Local Catholic school students give back to communities
Local schools included those in Augusta, Auburn, Lewiston and Waterville.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Latest lawsuit against Portland diocese names former Frenchville priest
An Aroostook County man has filed the latest civil complaint against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a judge’s order this week upholding a law that allows Mainers to sue for past childhood sexual abuse, regardless of when it occurred. The man, who is now in his 40s […]
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Judge rules against Portland diocese, allows childhood abuse lawsuits to move forward
Superior Justice Thomas McKeon gave the diocese 21 days to appeal his decision to uphold a law that allows Mainers with previously expired claims of child sexual abuse to sue their alleged abusers.
Posted inCommunity
Diocese Catholic youth to hold ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring Feb. 11, 12
While the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs compete during Sunday’s Super Bowl, young Catholics from around Maine plan to score donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, is a weekend of giving and serving during […]
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Court hears arguments in diocese’s constitutional challenge
In a case expected to reach Maine’s high court, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland argues that a 2021 law that removed the statute of limitations on civil claims of childhood sexual abuse is unconstitutional.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland diocese displays a brazen lack of empathy
Attempts to block legal recourse for people in pain and anguish amount to retraumatizing secondary abuse.