Portland Diocese asks Maine’s highest court to weigh in on childhood sexual abuse law

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to rule on the constitutionality of a 2021 law that allows Mainers with previously expired claims of sexual abuse to sue organizations like the diocese.

Parishes to offer experiences to grow, share faith during Lent

Stations of the Cross set for state parishes throughout Lent

Local Catholic school students give back to communities

Local schools included those in Augusta, Auburn, Lewiston and Waterville.

Diocese to hold healing services in Lewiston, Brunswick

Latest lawsuit against Portland diocese names former Frenchville priest

Judge rules against Portland diocese, allows childhood abuse lawsuits to move forward

Superior Justice Thomas McKeon gave the diocese 21 days to appeal his decision to uphold a law that allows Mainers with previously expired claims of child sexual abuse to sue their alleged abusers.

Diocese Catholic youth to hold ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring Feb. 11, 12

Photo Album: Bishop visits Saint Dominic Academy in Lewiston

Bishop Robert Deeley was "Student for a Day" at Saint Dominic Academy.

Court hears arguments in diocese’s constitutional challenge

In a case expected to reach Maine's high court, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland argues that a 2021 law that removed the statute of limitations on civil claims of childhood sexual abuse is unconstitutional.