That said, changes in Portland institutions aren’t always for the worse.
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Cathedral anniversary reception will benefit soup kitchen
PORTLAND — In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will host a reception to benefit the the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen at 309 Congress St. The reception, held by the Portland Peninsula & Island Parishes, will begin at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, following the cathedral’s 4 p.m. […]
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Diocese offers annual blessing of the animals
PORTLAND — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is offering its annual blessing of the animals at several local churches. The event is held to honor St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is Oct. 4, while also recognizing the important place that pets hold in people’s hearts. While all pets are welcome to attend […]
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Portland diocese installs 24/7 misconduct hotline
But the new reporting system run by a private company is not designed to respond to allegations of sexual abuse, the diocese said.