Millions went to dioceses that have paid huge settlements or sought bankruptcy protection because of clergy sexual abuse cover-ups.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine Catholic schools to reopen classrooms this fall
Students in eight schools from Biddeford to Bangor will receive in-classroom instruction, although online options are available if requested.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Anti-Catholic bias behind the decline of parochial schools
Historical prejudice has denied public funding for church-run schools, even for secular programs.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Lewiston Catholic church resumes in-person Mass. Photos show 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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait
While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.
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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.
Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Brunswick priest marks 60th anniversary
BRUNSWICK — Ascension Thursday, May 21, marked the 60th anniversary of The Rev. Richard Rice’s ordination to the priesthood. The 86-year-old priest commemorated the milestone by celebrating Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brunswick. “So this Mass is being live-streamed, a phrase that I had not been familiar with until recently,” […]
Posted inTimes Record
Some Maine Catholic churches host parking lot Masses
LEWISTON/AUBURN — “This is the first time I’ve preached to cars. It’s rather odd I have to say.” The words of the Rev. Seamus Griesbach’s homily fell upon a parking lot full of parishioners listening from their cars to the Mass, celebrated before them on outdoor staging on Sunday, May 3. “Do you beep when […]
Posted inNation & World
Pope Pius XII, accused of silence during Holocaust, knew Jews were being killed, researcher says
Seven researchers from the University of Münster in Germany went to Rome for the historic opening of Pius’ wartime papers on March 2.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Catholic schools will use remote learning through rest of school year
PORTLAND — Due to the coronavirus pandemic and based upon a recommendation by Maine Education Commissioner Pender Makin, all Maine Catholic schools will continue to deliver learning remotely through the end of the 2019-20 school year. “This is obviously a difficult recommendation to accept but, as always, the safety of everyone in our school communities […]