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BARNSTABLE — The Catholic priest charged with multiple counts of rape pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday during his arraignment in Barnstable Superior Court.  Mark Hession was arraigned on charges including two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery on a child less than 14 and one count of intimidation of a witness. He was released after posting $2,500 cash bail.  Judge Mark Gildea also ordered that Hession’s passport be taken away and that he stay away from the complainant. Hession is due to reappear in court for a pretrial conference on Feb. 24. Hession, who ...

Communal living for priests and vocation discerners approved Archbishop Alexander Sample elevates the Eucharist at St. Patrick Parish in Northwest Portland. Frs. Joshua Clifton, Timothy Furlow and Peter Julia concelebrate during a Nov. 10 Mass to initiate a new society that promotes communal living among priests and emphasizes evangelization. (Courtesy Ramon Camacho) 12/15/2020 11:56 AM select Documents signed Nov. 10 by Frs. Joshua Clifton, Timothy Furlow and Peter Julia show their commitment to a new society for diocesan priests and pr...