The Stained-Glass Windows of St. Mary’s
The nave at St. Mary’s contains 13 stained-glass windows at ground level. The windows are all stylistically identical: each window features one to three full-figured saints. The figures are set…
Grey Nuns exhibit tells story of French immigrants
“They came, they served. Elles sont venues, Elles ont servi.” The Grey Nuns exhibit was created to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Sisters of Charity in the Lewiston-Auburn community. …
La Rencontre on March 10, 2022
La Rencontre connects our extended Franco-American family with our neighbors of diverse cultures. Meals and stories are shared, friends are reunited, and memories are made. Get tickets at www.francocenter.org or…
Save Our Stones 2022
Photo caption: From our photo files comes this photo of the last mass held at St. Mary’s Church in the year 2000. The year 2022 marks the 22nd year of…
Recipe: Cretons
Recipe: Cretons A delicious French-Canadian pate de maison. Makes 3 cups. Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped 1 Cup milk 1…
Crepes: Delicate and delicious pancakes
Crepes, a recipe shared by Rita Dube French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes that can be filled with anything you like, such as fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream, according…
Winter Extravaganza 2021 fundraiser deemed a success
LEWISTON–Gendron Franco Center staff and board members have called the Winter Extravaganza fundraiser held Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 a success. Board President Elaine Roop welcomed the audience to the event…
Tourtiere aka Meat Pie Recipe
Tourtiére A traditional Franco-American Christmas and New Year’s Eve dish. This is Rita Dube’s personal recipe. Ingredients: 2 lbs. ground pork ¾ lb. ground beef 3 large potatoes 1 large onion…
UPDATE Franco Winter Extravaganza to be held one night only Dec. 17
LEWISTON—The Gendron Franco Center has announced today that its Franco Winter Extravaganza will be held one night only. The holiday show will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The show is…
Patrons at December’s La Rencontre happy to reconnect with friends, staff
LEWISTON—There were many reasons to be happy at La Rencontre held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at the Gendron Franco Center: the musical entertainment, Franco meal, and reconnecting in person with friends and…