‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.’

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Published
May 3, 2020

‘If they cannot come into the church, I can bring Mass out to the parking lot.’

Faced with COVID-19 restrictions, a priest uses a novel method to conduct services in Lewiston.
Published
April 29, 2020

Catholic churches in Maine will hold drive-in Masses

Gov. Janet Mills announced Tuesday that churches could hold drive-in services starting May 1, but some congregations are sticking with online services for now.
Published
April 22, 2020

‘The Ramadan spirit’: Maine’s Muslim community prepares for holy month in quarantine

Ramadan begins Thursday evening, and Friday is the first day of fasting.
Published
April 12, 2020

Amid pandemic, Christians celebrate an Easter like no other

Christians around the world celebrated Easter isolated in their homes by the coronavirus
Published
April 12, 2020

Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic

Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
Published
April 9, 2020

Maine Christians prepare to share Easter services from a distance

Churches around the state are organizing online Easter services and moments of prayer to take the place of sunrise services and traditional celebrations.
Published
April 6, 2020

Australian court dismisses cardinal’s sex abuse convictions

George Pell will be released after serving 13-months of a six-year sentence.
Published
April 5, 2020

Palm Sunday services held without public – some on rooftops

Social-distancing requirements affect religious practices around the globe.
Published
March 27, 2020

To keep their distance, Maine priests now offering drive-through confessions

As churches are forced to suspend regular services during the pandemic, some pastors are finding creative ways to stay connected with parishioners.
Published
March 22, 2020

Large churches use technology to connect with parishioners

Centerpoint Community Church in Waterville offers virtual Sunday services and other live-streamed events during the week so parishioners and others may still feel connected during the coronavirus pandemic.