Recently discovered files and news clippings in the Franco Center’s archives provide more information about the bells on various buildings in Lewiston and Auburn, including the former St. Mary’s Catholic…
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Standing in front of the immigrant mural is Normand Saucier. A photo of him as a young boy is in the mural which is featured in our main stairwell connecting…
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St. Mary’s Church, a historically significant building, has undergone repair work, improvements, and rehabilitation work under the stewardship of the Franco Center, a nonprofit organization that hosts live performances and…
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The former St. Mary’s Church, now the Franco Center, is a historically significant building that is now a center for performing arts, weddings, community events, and more. The church was…
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National Register of Historic Places Registration Form 1995 written by architect Russell Wright (2022 updates will be added) St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240, Androscoggin…
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1-Jul Ruth Linnehan 2-Jul Heather Hunter 3-Jul Doris Welding 4-Jul Theresa Labbe 5-Jul Erika Douglass 6-Jul Irene McNaughton 7-Jul Heather Hunter 8-Jul Rachel Cyr 9-Jul Pauline Perham 10-Jul Arthur Fortin…
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The organ at St. Mary’s Church The formal dedication of the organ at St. Mary’s Church on October 14, 1935 was indeed the musical event of the year staged by…
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The anchor is a Christian symbol of safety, hope, and security, for its primary function is that of mooring a ship or boat. The safety of a ship in dangerous…
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Thursday Night Live will kick off on July 14, 2022. Every Thursday night throughout the summer you can have fun at the Franco Center! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Happy…
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Updated to add: The Basilica is creating a home for religious items from local Catholic churches that have closed over the years. These items, such as our beautiful Madonna medallion,…
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