Maine Catholic Diocese faces 6 more childhood sexual abuse claims

The newest complaints allege the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland knew about the abuse, which occurred between 1954 and 1988.

Maine Voices: The Gospel according to Bishop Robert Deeley

Deeley is leading Maine’s 200,000-plus Catholics in an all-out war to block victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse from seeking reparations no matter when the abuse occurred.

Bishop announces local priest assignments, retirements

Bishop announces 3 priest assignments

Tennessee hospital’s website drops name of former Maine priest working there as a chaplain

Anthony Cipolle, who has been a resident chaplain at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, was removed from the program's website this week after the Press Herald reported on a woman's allegation that he coerced her into a sexual relationship.

The priest broke his vows, she says. She’s breaking the silence.

Melissa Kearns says a Maine Catholic priest – newly ordained in 2017 – took advantage of her and abused her when she was vulnerable. She believes he could be a danger to others.

St. Michael Parish to celebrate Earth Day with film, Cobbossee cleanup

Penobscot Nation members latest to sue Maine diocese for childhood sexual abuse

The four men are likely the first members of the Penobscot Nation to sue the diocese for childhood sexual abuse that occurred between the 1950s and late 1980s.

Maine supreme court to decide on removal of time limit in church sex abuse cases

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is asking the state's highest court to determine whether a 2021 state law removing the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims is constitutional.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat set for southern Maine April 14-16