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Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests

by Eric Russell January 13, 2019January 13, 2019

The regional body’s report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church’s transparency push after years of turmoil.

Life & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values

For new priest, a year of ‘firsts’ culminates with Christmas Eve Mass

by Kevin Miller December 24, 2018December 25, 2018

Before about 50 people at St. Christopher Parish on Peaks Island, the Rev. Kevin Upham sets out ‘to bring the message of joy and unconditional love of Christ.’

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: May we all ensure there will be joy among Catholic youths

by The Rev. Joseph R. McKenna Special to the Press Herald December 15, 2018December 14, 2018

The fact is, child molesters did manage to get into the ranks of clergy and the result has been tragic.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Sex-abuse case against defrocked priest rests with York County jury

by Megan Gray November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

The panel will resume deliberations early Thursday, after three days of testimony in the case of a former Boston clergyman accused of molesting boys in Maine decades ago.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Second accuser testifies his Boston-area parish priest abused him for years in Maine

by Megan Gray November 27, 2018November 28, 2018

Keith Townsend, now 44, says Ronald Paquin plied him with alcohol and assaulted him repeatedly during trips to a Kennebunkport campground in the 1980s.

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

As trial of ex-priest opens, former altar boy says defendant befriended him, then abused him

by Megan Gray November 26, 2018November 26, 2018

The initial witness to testify against Ronald Paquin says the sexual contact occurred in the 1980s at multiple locations, including a motel and campground in Kennebunkport.