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Thirteen lawsuits have been filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland so far this year, all alleging the church failed to stop priests and other employees from sexually abusing children. The complaints lay out a timeline of abuse, much of which the church has acknowledged, that spans decades. 

Thirteen lawsuits have been filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland so far this year, all alleging the church failed to stop priests and other employees from sexually abusing children. The complaints lay out a timeline of abuse, much of which the church has acknowledged, that spans decades. 

A fourth complaint was filed in federal court against a missionary group overseeing clergy in Bucksport and Bar Harbor.

The latest complaints come from two former altar boys and a man who says he was abused at the former St. Joseph the Provider Thrift Store in Portland.

A fourth complaint was filed in federal court against a missionary group overseeing clergy in Bucksport and Bar Harbor.

In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.

In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.

In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.