Bishop Robert Deeley cites concerns about abortion-derived cell lines in connection with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Catholic Bishop Deeley says state’s new gathering size limit for churches is ‘unacceptable’
A spokeswoman for Gov. Janet Mills defends the recent updates to capacity limits after the bishop of the Portland Diocese says they will have little impact on most Catholic churches in Maine.
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Pope Francis says the world is ‘seriously ill’ from the consequences of the pandemic
This year, his primary area of concern in his annual address to the Holy See seemed to be humankind itself.
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A Christmas message from Bishop Deeley
A light in the window at Christmas is said to be an Irish custom. The candle, placed in the front window of a home, becomes an invitation to the Holy Family passing by seeking a place to stay that this home would welcome them. The candle is a welcome to the Christ who is coming […]
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Churches, worshippers adapt to socially distanced Christmas
Churches modify their Christmas Masses during a surge in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Maine bishop calls on Catholics to try ‘a different Christmas’
Bishop Robert Deeley previously called on the state’s Catholics to use the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available to them.
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Bishop urges Maine Catholics to receive COVID vaccine, allaying concerns about use of fetal tissue
Some Catholics have questioned whether they should be vaccinated if tissue from aborted fetuses was used to develop or test the COVID-19 vaccines.
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New York state sues former Maine Catholic bishop, Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct, abuse
New York’s attorney general is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and two former church leaders, including former Maine Bishop Richard Malone, accusing them of covering up allegations of sexual misconduct against predatory priests.
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In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics
In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.
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Bishop, area priests to host high school discernment day in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK — The Catholic diocese will host an Advent Discernment Day for high schoolers interested in exploring whether they want to serve the church as a priest or in some other capacity. The event is set for 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at St. John’s Community Center, 43 Pleasant St. in Brunswick. The […]