Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul resumes in-person Mass. Photos show the many changes.

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Published
June 1, 2020

Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul resumes in-person Mass. Photos show the many changes.

More Catholic parishes plan to hold similar services for those who reserve a slot, but the church also is continuing to stream services online and offer some drive-up services.
Published
May 23, 2020

Catholic churches in Maine to begin indoor services starting June 1

Each Mass will be limited to 50 people, and physical distancing and safety rules will be in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, the diocese says.
Published
April 9, 2020

Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance

Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.
Published
March 30, 2020

Monsignor Marc B. Caron returns to Maine

Lewiston native will assist Bishop Robert Deeley in diocesan administration.
Published
March 29, 2020

Catholics take to unburdening at drive-thru confessions

Across Maine, priests have found creative ways to stay in touch with their flocks during the coronavirus outbreak.
Published
March 28, 2020

Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions

"The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn't matter if it's in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence," said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.
Published
March 18, 2020

Maine’s Catholic diocese suspends Masses

The announcement includes information about how to participate in Mass online via livestream, on TV or on the radio.
Published
January 17, 2020

Winslow Catholic school to close at end of year, signaling decline in area’s Catholic population

St. John Catholic School, which once had as many as 350 students enrolled in the 1960s, will close at the end of the 2019-2020 school year, with enrollment at 34 children.
Published
December 15, 2019

Former Biddeford man, abused by priest, loses court battle over $875 counseling payment

David Gagnon, 54, who now lives in Montreal, sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in small claims court after it failed to reimburse him.
Published
September 13, 2019

Catholic Rural Life Festival dates set for Farmington, Jay

The 2019 edition of the festival features a lineup of special events, activities and liturgies designed to bring awareness to a call to be stewards of creation.