Last month, a church jury suspended the Rev. Frank Schaefer for 30 days for performing the 2007 wedding in Massachusetts, where same-sex unions are legal.
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Hopes fade for Legion of Christ reforms
Now the question is what Pope Francis will do with the once-powerful and wealthy religious order.
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Editor’s note: Please contact individual places of worship for information about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day religious services. Saturday Dedication Mass, 4 p.m., at the new St. Faustina Church in Jackman. Rescheduled from Sunday due to the impending storm. Parishioners have worshipped at the American Legion Hall for four years. Celebrate the Birth of the […]
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Firing of teacher over gay marriage protested
Catholic school officials say the educator’s plan to wed his partner violated church teachings and his contract.
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Bishop faults Mandela stance on abortion
Comments from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, R.I., contrast with words from the pope.
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Saturday “Arise and Rebuild Your Relationships,” 9:30 a.m. to noon, free seminar for women, with motivational speaker Michelle Neujahr. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon St., Route 196, Lisbon. A free lunch is included and reservations can be made at 353-8453 or www.StMatthewsLisbon.org. Day of Inner Peace, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., retreat with meditations […]
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Reflections: How do you recognize holiness in your life?
This discernment takes time and quiet reflection.
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Pope forms commission to advise on sex abuse
The commission was announced after a meeting between Francis and his eight cardinal advisers who are helping him reform the Vatican bureaucracy.
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Analysis: If Limbaugh and Palin don’t like pope, they wouldn’t like Jesus
Jesus praised the poor and criticized the wealthy, but Pope Francis has been blasted by high-profile Republicans for doing the same.
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SATURDAY Advent Vigil for Disarmament, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., also on Dec.7, 14 and 21, across from the administration building at Bath Iron Works, Washington Street, Bath. SUNDAY Shape Note Singing, 1 to 4 p.m., song books are provided and everyone is welcome to participate. The New Church, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland. Free. Visit […]