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Published
January 15, 2019

Jesuits’ list of 50 priests accused of sexual abuse includes 7 who worked at Cheverus High

Two of the men named by the regional governing body of the Catholic order were accused of abuse that occurred during their time at the high school in Portland.
Published
January 13, 2019

Maine Voices: A tale of two Maine families

This year marks the 50th anniversary of this historic moment in the state's history.
Published
January 13, 2019

Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests

The regional body's report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church's transparency push after years of turmoil.
Published
December 24, 2018

For new priest, a year of ‘firsts’ culminates with Christmas Eve Mass

Before about 50 people at St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island, the Rev. Kevin Upham sets out 'to bring the message of joy and unconditional love of Christ.'
Published
December 15, 2018

Maine Voices: May we all ensure there will be joy among Catholic youths

The fact is, child molesters did manage to get into the ranks of clergy and the result has been tragic.

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Published
November 28, 2018

Sex-abuse case against defrocked priest rests with York County jury

The panel will resume deliberations early Thursday, after three days of testimony in the case of a former Boston clergyman accused of molesting boys in Maine decades ago.
Published
November 27, 2018

Second accuser testifies his Boston-area parish priest abused him for years in Maine

Keith Townsend, now 44, says Ronald Paquin plied him with alcohol and assaulted him repeatedly during trips to a Kennebunkport campground in the 1980s.
Published
November 26, 2018

As trial of ex-priest opens, former altar boy says defendant befriended him, then abused him

The initial witness to testify against Ronald Paquin says the sexual contact occurred in the 1980s at multiple locations, including a motel and campground in Kennebunkport.
Published
November 21, 2018

TV station’s probe of abuse cases adds to scrutiny of former Maine bishop

WKBW in Buffalo reports on how Richard Malone, now the bishop in western New York, dealt with two priests while overseeing the Diocese of Portland.
Published
November 19, 2018

Ex-priest who went to jail in Boston abuse scandal now set to stand trial in Maine

A jury is selected in the trial of Ronald Paquin, who is accused of abusing two boys during trips to Kennebunk during the 1980s.