Saturday 100th anniversary Mass, 4 p.m., celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley at St. Louis Parish, 279 Danforth St., Portland. The parish was founded in 1915 and the current church was built in 1924 by Polish immigrants. A reception will follow the Mass at the Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Ave., Portland, and will feature Polish […]
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Woman says Office Depot discriminated over prayer
She says she was told it violated policy for staff to make copies of an anti-abortion prayer.
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Old church makes point of replacing its steeple
The North Monmouth church – built in 1852 – is in good shape, except for its tattered topper.
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Pope speeds up, simplifies annulment proceedings
Francis’ new law goes into effect Dec. 8, the start of a yearlong jubilee.
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Free tickets for pope’s Philadelphia speech sold online
Another 10,000 tickets will be available at 8 p.m. Wednesday for his Sept. 27 Mass, expected to draw more than 1.5 million people.
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Augusta rabbi, pastor to walk in America’s Journey for Justice
The Maine religious leaders will head to Virginia to join the 860-mile march that began in Selma, Ala.
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Catholics at Portland cathedral embrace pope’s message on abortion forgiveness
One participant calls Pope Francis ‘a breath of fresh air.’
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Sunday Outdoor Service and Picnic, 10:45 a.m., with singing, prayer and study; presented by Chestnut Street Baptist Church and held on the Village Green, Camden. Shape Note Singing, 2 to 5 p.m., a four-part singing tradition, also known as Sacred Harp, is not a performance. Free and open to all. Held at The New Church, […]
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Philadelphia going to many lengths for pope’s visit
However, some fear that the extraordinary security measures could turn potential pilgrims off.