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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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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Catholic Diocese of Buffalo settles AG suit by agreeing to strengthen clergy oversight
Criticism of the diocese led to the 2019 resignation of Bishop Richard Malone, who had been leader of the Catholic Church in Maine before transferring to Buffalo.
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Diocese plans Walking with Moms in Need event in Hallowell
Weekly open houses continue in Freeport.
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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 […]