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Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

A basilica shaped by the devotional and communal life of Lewiston’s French-speaking Catholic population.

Lewiston, Maine, United States

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Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — Maine, United States.
Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — Maine, United States. · C Conway · Public domain

Place & context

History

A basilica shaped by the devotional and communal life of Lewiston’s French-speaking Catholic population.

Place & context

Living use

A living community sustains this place through worship, remembrance and gathering. Its religious identity is more than its architecture. Ask the community about visiting and participation in services.

Place & context

Visiting with care

Check the custodian’s current visitor guidance before travel. Respect worship, restricted areas and photography rules. Do not disturb graves, offerings or archaeological features.

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Tradition
Franco-American Catholic heritage
Period
See the source trail for the site’s chronology
Location precision
Community orientation only: Lewiston, Maine; rounded US Census internal point. This is not the site, trailhead or entrance.

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