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.
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
Masses honoring the life and memory of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI are planned this week in Lewiston, Caribou, Rumford and Gray. Bishop Robert Deeley will preside at a Mass for the former pope at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on 307 Congress St. in Portland, according to a […]