Specialties: We are a Performing Arts & Events Center. We host concerts, dance, comedy, and history programs. We also rent our venue for weddings and other gatherings. Please call to book your event! 207-333-3251. If you are a band or entertainer looking for to rent our performance hall, contact Jake at production@francocenter.org Established in 2000. At one time, St. Mary's Parish was a thriv...Specialties: We are a Performing Arts & Events Center. We host concerts, dance, comedy, and history programs. We also rent our venue for weddings and other gatherings. Please call to book your event! 207-333-3251. If you are a band or entertainer looking for to rent our performance hall, contact Jake at production@francocenter.org Established in 2000. At one time, St. Mary's Parish was a thriving and well-attended church. With the decline of the industries that encouraged families to populate the neighborhood, the church began to suffer financially. The Catholic Diocese of Portland announced that it would be closing St. Mary's as of July 1, 2000. Many people in the community wanted to preserve this symbol of local Franco-American culture. They formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and acquired the church from the diocese. After closing St. Mary's, the church was deconsecrated and the Franco-American Heritage Center (now the Franco Center) was established as the magnificent performing arts and cultural center and events venue that it is today. We are open for visitors weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment at other times.see more