The Basilica’s wooden saints While construction of the Basilica was officially completed and the magnificent structure open for parishioners in 1938, changes and enhancements to the church were made almost from the very beginning. For example, the stained-glass windows appear to be part of the original construction, but only the Malo window at the rear […]
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The Dominican medallions
Celebrating the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul This past Tuesday, Aug. 8, was the feast day of Saint Dominic. Dominic established the Dominican order by the authority of Pope Honorius III in 1216, he was canonized as a saint in 1234, and the Order of Preachers remains active around the world today more than […]
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Early skepticism and L-A's iconic image
Celebrating the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul In most literature about the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the church and its place on the Lewiston-Auburn skyline is described as “iconic.” It’s an image, an emblem and a sign of meaning. For some, it may even be an object of uncritical devotion. Over the […]
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Laurette A. Drouin
AUBURN — Laurette A. (Aube) Drouin, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born in Lewiston on October 31, 1928, the daughter of the late Albert and Eva (Labreque) Aube. She was a […]
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The Basilica's mysterious bend
The center aisle of the Basilica takes a turn near the front of the church. Celebrating the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul One of the as-yet-unsolved mysteries of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is often missed by regular attendees and infrequent visitors alike. From the pews, it’s subtle and almost imperceptible. Priests, […]
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Carmelle Belanger
AUBURN — Carmelle U. Lamarre Belanger, 96, formerly of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on the evening of Friday, March 10, at the Clover Manor in Auburn, where she had been a resident since 2011. Her family was with her throughout the day to surround her with love and affection and to share fond memories. Her […]
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Rita L. Dube
LEWISTON — Rita (Leblond) Dube, 90, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, March 6. She was born in New Auburn on July 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Armand and Gaetane (Roy) Leblond. Rita was a devout Catholic and a parishioner at the Basilica of Saints […]
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Lewiston police investigate Basilica break-in
LEWISTON — Police on Thursday were investigating a break-in at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul during which a pair of electronic devices were taken. Investigators said the burglary was committed either late Wednesday or early Thursday. Thieves caused an estimated $100 damage to the Ash Street church, police said. Anyone with information is […]
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Colette C. DiBello
1924 – 2016 AUBURN — Colette C. DiBello, 92, of Aspen Way, Turner, died Saturday, June 4, at the Androscoggin Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born in Auburn on March 30, 1924, the daughter of Altheode and Irma Collet Charron. She was a graduate of Edward Little High School in […]
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Wallace R. ‘Wally’ Carville
1926 – 2016 Lewiston — Wallace R. “Wally” Carville, 89, former longtime resident of Davis St. in Lewiston and more recently of Maison Marcotte, died late afternoon Monday, March 14, at d’Youville Pavilion with his family at his side. He was born in Lewiston June 2, 1926, a son of Bernard and Lucienne (Gagne) Carville. […]