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Vatican seeks local attitudes on sensitive issues
Survey results could influence a major meeting on the family that Pope Francis plans next year.
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Sunday Heritage Sunday, 10 a.m., historical service that includes worship traditions from 1714 as the church celebrates its 300th anniversary. First Congregational Church of Kittery Point. Visitors are welcome. Open House, 1 p.m., Saint Dominic Academy, 121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn. For more information, call 782-6911. Healing service, 1 p.m., with Rosary, teaching and laying on […]
Billy Graham in his last evangelistic push
As the famed preacher turns 95, churches in the South are taking part in My Hope America, which is his final call to turn to Christ.
Proposal moving forward for first Augusta mosque
The Islamic Society of Augusta’s request will go before the city’s Planning Board later this month.
More excesses by German bishop unveiled
The pontiff reviews the bishop’s spending of millions of dollars of church and German taxpayer money.
Fargo bishop exposed parishioners to hepatitis A
He contracted the disease from contaminated food at an event in Italy.
Reflections: Cancer patient draws comfort from the Gospels
What do you lose when your hair falls out? Sitting at her bedroom dressing table, Eve gazed at her long, flowing, golden brown hair in the mirror. As she brushed her hair with delight, she smiled in triumph, “Not one yet.” She loved her hair. Eve’s hair made her feel special and feminine. Her husband […]
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Saturday “Making the Journey,” 18th annual Maine State Charismatic Conference, 8 a.m., with three talks and healing service. A Mass at 1 p.m. will conclude the conference. Spirit Song Music Ministry will provide music. Held at Sacred Heart Church, 70 Pleasant St., Waterville. A free-will offering will be taken and participants should bring a brown […]
Vatican’s US donors get access for as little as $500
VIP perks include jumping the line for tours and early admission to the Sistine Chapel.