La Rencontre on June 23, 2022 had a great turnout!
LEWISTON–St-Jean-Baptiste was the theme of La Rencontre held at the Franco Center on Thursday, June 23, 2022. There were 120 guests in attendance including Governor Janet Mills, Lewiston Mayor Carl…
La Rencontre to feature St-Jean-Baptiste Day June 23, 2022
PHOTO CAPTION: St-Jean-Baptiste Day is the theme of the June La Rencontre. The event starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23. Tickets must be purchased by noon June 20. Photo…
Hymn à St. Jean-Baptiste
Sing to the tune of My Country ‘Tis of Thee. French version: In-vo-quons tous le nom De notre cher patron, Saint Jean-Baptiste. Qu’il daigne protéger Ses fils et leur foyer…
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…