The Dominican Sisters of the Roman Congregation first came to Maine in 1904. They became part of St. Peter and St. Paul Parish in Lewiston, doing ministry in the school, the catechesis program and providing extracurricular activities in theater, music and art. In the 1940’s, they became cofounders of St. Dominic’s High School, Girls Division. Later, in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, the sisters were called to staff other schools and religious education programs in: