Portland Diocese challenging 2021 Maine law lifting statute of limitations on childhood abuse claims

Attorneys for the diocese and the 13 plaintiffs suing the church will argue the case before Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon later this month.

Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to hold mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf will lead a prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday.

New lawsuit claims Augusta-area priest ‘groomed’ 13-year-old hoping to enter priesthood

Three new lawsuits against the Catholic Diocese of Portland were filed Monday, brought on by a change to state law that lifted the statute of limitation on sexual abuse claims.

Diocese names Christmas Card Contest winners

Scarborough woman suing Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s

The Rev. Lawrence Sabatino, who died in 1990, was one of 20 priests the diocese publicly identified in 2005 for abusing children. Ann Allen's suit was made possible by a change in state law that removed the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.

Fate of a rural Maine chapel worries neighbors

It was built years ago as an interfaith chapel by Ellis Pond residents and later given to the Portland Diocese. Residents would like it back, but silence from the diocese has them worried.

Blessing of the Animals prayer services scheduled for October

Diocese, bishop to host harvest ball Oct. 21 in Portland

Funeral set this weekend for pastor of Augusta-area Catholic parish who died suddenly

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said the Rev. John Skehan, 66, pastor of the Augusta-based St. Michael Parish, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday while visiting friends on his day off.

Bishop announces priest assignment to Prince of Peace Parish