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Title
In the Service of His Faith
Year
2009
An advocate for victims of sexual abuse of the Catholic clergy, Paul Kendrick has confronted and pressured the Church since 1999 to do something for victims of abuse. Amanda Waldroupe speaks to Kendrick and others about their efforts, and the pushback that they have recieved from the Diocese of Portland.
Type
Writing
Title
The Toll of Science: Searching for Echoes of Richmond's Russian Colony
Year
2009
In the town of Richmond the last remnants of its Russian colony is disappearing, but the parishioners of Saint Alexander Nevsky Church continue to instill new life into ancient traditions. Elizabeth Peck speaks to members of the Russian colony to learn about their experiences and traditional Russian practices.
Type
Writing
Title
Born Secular
Year
2009
Leaving behind her secular life following the divorce from her husband, Barbara Fenton sought refuge within a Mennonite church in Massachusetts. Kristen Hewitt highlights the religious journey that Fenton has gone through, and how several families moved to Brownfield to build a Mennonite church community there.
Type
Writing
Title
Fire Upon the Altar
Year
2013
The Raymond Hill Baptist only holds its services during the summer season, and many of the congregation members travel from in and out of state to attempt service. Frederica Lipmann documents the events surrounding arson attacks on the church, and how the church community reacted.
Type
Writing
Title
Sisters of Mercy
Year
1993
As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.
Type
Writing
Title
Portland Italians
Year
1993
In Portland, the Italian American Community Center serves as a location for local Italians to gather and share meals. Alexandra Daniello reports on activities and traditions of the Italian community in Portland, focusing on the Italian American Community Center.
Type
published content
Title
Wildwood Chapel
Year
1974
In a wooded area far apart from the village churches in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, the Wildwood Chapel resides. Erica Shorey and Karen Shuffleburg speak to individuals in the church community about their experiences at the chapel.
Type
published content
Title
Christos Anesti! Greek Easter
Year
1980
At St. Demetrios Church in Biddeford, the Greek community has a home to practice their beliefs and ideals. Dorothy O'Keefe highlights how the Greek Orthodox church and community celebrates Easter.
Type
published content
Title
The Cloistered Life
Year
1995
Unlike other Catholic religious orders in Maine, the Sister of the Precious Blood are a cloistered group. Mary Pope explores the daily lives of the sisters whose whole world exists within the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Portland.
Type
published content
Title
A Russian Church
Year
1990
Observing the rituals of the Orthodox church, Slavic immigrants in Richmond, Maine continue a tradition of those who came before them. Kate Jeremiah captures the practices of the Russian community at St. Nicholas Church.
Type
published content
Title
Nancy Platt, Episcopal Minister, Hallowell, 1991
Year
1995
As a female minister in Maine, Nancy Platt has had to deal with sexism. Erin Miller captures a moment at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Type
published content
Title
Sisters of Mercy and the Winds of Vatican II
Year
1994
As more opportunities grew for women in the workplace, and religious activity became accessible to the lay person, many religious communities saw a drop in numbers. Leith Warlick explores the Sisters of Mercy community and discusses the traditions that they continue to practice at St. Joseph's Convent in Portland.
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