The building attached to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul has been emptied and will be renovated.
Religion & Values
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion & Values
Lewiston’s basilica to get a marketing boost from Catholic leaders
The initiative to promote the largest church north of Boston will include merchandise and more events, including the Shroud of Turin replica next summer.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Politics, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion & Values, The Bethel Citizen
It’s a family affair at West Bethel church
Dan Haas and his family minister at Pleasant Valley Church in West Bethel.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Religion & Values, Rumford Falls Times
New pastor brings midwestern charm to Dixfield Church on the Hill
An open house reception will be held Oct. 26 to welcome pastor Matt Andrews and his wife, Kristi.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values, The Bethel Citizen
Rumford pastor wears two hats, both in service to others
This story is the second in a series exploring Bethel area churches: their mission, demographics and challenges.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion & Values
Yom Kippur fasting feels different for some Jewish Mainers advocating for Gaza aid
Some of the core principles of the most solemn day on the Jewish calendar resonate with them.
Posted inNation / World, Religion & Values, Schools & Education
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
Governor Janet Mills has ordered that the United States and the State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Aug. 31.
Posted inMaine, Religion & Values
How Maine churches are reckoning with fear of immigration raids
Faith leaders are working to set up protocols for interacting with federal agents and ensuring immigrants know their rights, as well as helping to launch an ICE watch initiative.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion & Values
Southern Baptists growing in Maine despite national decline
New Southern Baptist churches are being established in Westbrook, Orono and Richmond. Faith leaders see the lack of a historical foothold in the region as an opportunity for growth.