Diocese clears priest of abuse allegations, assigns him to Auburn parish

The Rev. Robert Vaillancourt spent roughly one year on administrative leave while church officials investigated allegations of sexual abuse in the 1980s. The diocese said in July that these allegations have not been substantiated.

Bishop Deeley calls proposal to allow abortions late in pregnancy ‘beyond troubling’

While the leader of Maine's Catholics is vocal in his opposition to Gov. Mills' bill, other religious leaders are divided.

Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens

Decades-old abuse claims against Portland diocese, once blocked, pour in after state law change

More than a dozen people once barred by statutes of limitations are suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.

Portland Diocese observes slavery, human trafficking prevention month

The diocese offers outreach resources, online education, and dates to remember.

Lewiston, Maine Catholic community pray for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at basilica

Catholics attended the Mass for the Repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Wednesday, a day before Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City.

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