The decision in a Montana case could affect a federal appeals court case in Boston involving 3 Maine families who are seeking school district tuition payments toward the cost of educating their children in religious schools.
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Maine diocese fires priest criticized by judge in murder case
A Superior Court justice said the Rev. Anthony Cipolle ‘inflamed’ an argument that led to the murder of a Hampden woman in 2018.
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Waterville priest keeps church door open for the benefit of longtime parishioners
Marie Fefa Deeb, 94, attends Mass at St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church at Appleton and Front streets, a lifelong daily devotion to spend, as she puts it, a half hour or hour with the Lord.
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Area clergy using technology to minister to faith community during pandemic
Shepherds of the flock remain connected despite physical distance.
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‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine
Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.
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Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic
Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
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A livestreamed Easter
With Easter-as-usual on hold because of the coronavirus, churches and families are making the best of getting together, apart.
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How to find a livestream of your church’s Easter/Passover services
In the wake of Maine Gov. Janet Mills issuing a stay-at-home order for Maine, churchgoers are facing a new challenge: how to worship during Easter or Passover without going to church. A majority of Maine’s churches have turned to livestreaming sermons and Sunday services on websites and Facebook pages. Almost every church and synagogue will […]
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Large churches use technology to connect with parishioners
Centerpoint Community Church in Waterville offers virtual Sunday services and other livestreamed events during the week so parishioners and others may still feel connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
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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.