Healing in hope: Local clergy turn to their faith to help lead grieving community out of darkness

In the wake of 18 murders, faith leaders have opened their churches and hearts to victims, families, communities making their way through immense tragedy.

Maine AG defends law eliminating statute of limitations on child sex abuse claims

This is the first time the Office of the Maine Attorney General has weighed in on the constitutionality of the 2021 law, which the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is challenging on the grounds that it creates new liability and exposes defendants to 'tens of millions of dollars' in potential claims.

Maine Catholic Diocese faces 6 more childhood sexual abuse claims

The newest complaints allege the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland knew about the abuse, which occurred between 1954 and 1988.

Catholic foundation awards scholarships to Poland, Yarmouth students

Recipients include Poland’s Lorelei Bonney, and Yarmouth’s Madeline Fowler.

Bishop announces local priest assignments, retirements

Counselor for Maine diocese disciplined for ethics violations

Carolyn Bloom receives a monthly stipend from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland to coordinate counseling and treatment for those who say they were sexually abused by clergy as children.

Diocese to offer Language of Compassion presentation in Lewiston May 13

Bishop announces 3 priest assignments

Tennessee hospital’s website drops name of former Maine priest working there as a chaplain

Anthony Cipolle, who has been a resident chaplain at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was removed from the program's website this week after the Press Herald reported on a woman's allegation that he coerced her into a sexual relationship.

The priest broke his vows, she says. She’s breaking the silence.

Melissa Kearns says a Maine Catholic priest – newly ordained in 2017 – took advantage of her and abused her when she was vulnerable. She believes he could be a danger to others.