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Pope considers married men as ministers

by Associated Press March 11, 2017March 11, 2017

At the same time, Francis says removing the celibacy rule is not the answer to the Catholic Church’s priest shortage.

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Reflections: Life’s struggles make us stronger – and happier – if we let them

by Helen G. Rousseau March 11, 2017March 10, 2017

Overcoming adversity is an accomplishment, energizing and vital.

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Pope open to studying ordination of married men as priests to address shortage

by Associated Press March 10, 2017March 10, 2017

The idea has drawn fresh attention in face of the acute shortage of priests in places like Brazil, a huge Catholic country.

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Retired Rev. James Gill brings Lenten tradition out of the church on Ash Wednesday

by Jessica Lowell March 1, 2017March 1, 2017

Nine communities in Maine participate in the international Ashes To Go event.

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Reflections: We can adapt to those around us or spread our wings and soar

by Teresa Schulz February 25, 2017February 24, 2017

A discussion focuses on one of the questions in life we all encounter: Who am I?

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Reflections: ‘Alternative facts’ needed when honesty is in short supply

by Janet Dorman February 18, 2017February 17, 2017

The term may have originated with Kellyanne Conway, but the practice did not.

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Religion Calendar

February 18, 2017February 18, 2017

Buddhism Unwrapped. Introducing path to Buddhahood. $10 suggested donation. Merrymeeting Arts Center, 9 Main St., Bowdoinham, www.meetup.com/buddhism-unwrapped, 10-11:15 a.m. Sunday. ChIME Interfaith Worship Service: Service led by student chaplains Jon Gale and Diana Pease. Free. Chaplaincy Institute of Maine, 302 Stevens Ave., Portland, www.chimeofmaine.org, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday. “Yes … Peace is Possible.” Class. Donations accepted. […]

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