Weekly open houses continue in Freeport.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland
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Winslow center to offer free technology workshop Oct. 19
WINSLOW — The Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon plan to offer a free technology workshop this month for anyone older than 55. The workshop is set for 1:15-2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the St. Joseph Center, 80 Garland Road. Participants can learn to safely browse the internet. Although not necessary, all are welcome […]
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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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Murray named temporary administrator of St. Michael Parish in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Fr. Frank Murray has been named the temporary administrator of St. Michael Parish (St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Augusta; St. Augustine Church, Augusta; St. Michael School, Augusta; St. Joseph Church, Gardiner; Sacred Heart Church, Hallowell; St. Denis Church, Whitefield; St. Francis Xavier Church, Winthrop), effective immediately. Fr. John Skehan, the former pastor […]
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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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Skehan endowment established for St. Michael School in Augusta
A new endowment to honor the memory of Fr. John R. Skehan while providing tuition assistance to students attending St. Michael School in Augusta has been established through the Catholic Foundation of Maine. Skehan, the pastor of St. Michael Parish and St. Michael School, died unexpectedly Aug. 31. “This endowment is in memory of our […]
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Taste of Corpus Christi Parish event set for Sept. 18 in Winslow
WINSLOW — Parish groups plan to host a free event that aims to gather parishioners and community members from Waterville, Winslow and beyond for food, music and relaxation on Sunday, Sept. 18. The Taste of Corpus Christi Parish event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the St. John Church campus on […]
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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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Catholic Church says sexual abuse allegations against Maine priest were unfounded
An investigation of the 2 allegations found that the abuse, which allegedly took place in the 1980s, ‘could not have occurred,’ the Portland Diocese said.
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Biddeford program to present virtual event about trafficking July 27
BIDDEFORD — Carey Nason, the executive director of St. André Home, will host a free, virtual event “Beauty Remains: The Truth on Trafficking” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, to help participants better understand human trafficking and exploitation, what is happening around us, how to identify victims, and what we can do to prevent trafficking. […]