MAINE
WCSH
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Danielle Waugh
PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Parishioners in Portland Diocese observed a Day of Prayer and Penance for victims of sexual abuse, a tradition started eleven years ago by Bishop Richard Malone.
“It’s important for Bishop Malone becuase he wanted to constantly be reminded of the fact that we’re always asking for forgiveness, and also always affirming our safe guards that have been put in place,” said Dave Guthro, Communications Director for the Diocese of Portland.
Monsignor Andrew Dubois celebrated mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Wednesday.
Asking for forgiveness and healing, he said the church’s work continues to prevent more cases of abuse.
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