Anchor and Cross Symbolism
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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Visit us to see the Madonna at the Franco before it’s moved to the Basilica
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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Dr. Shah visits rehearsal of play that features him as super hero
LEWISTON–Dr. Nirav Shah, director of Maine Center for Disease Control, a trusted source of public health announcements regarding COVID-19, visited the Franco Center on Friday, June 24, 2022, to see…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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Comedy at the Franco in February 2022
Maine Event Comedy is hosting another incredible night of comedy on February 26, at 7:30pm Doors open an hour earlier for social hour; the bar will be available. If you’ve missed…
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