PORTLAND---Six Catholic parishes in Maine have been named recipients of the 2015 Matthew 25 Awards. The awards are presented annually by the Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry program, honoring parishes who are directly serving vulnerable people in need, regardless of their faith affiliation, and adhering to the principles of the Bible verse Matthew: 25 ("I was hungry and you gave me food. I was thirsty and you gave me drink...").

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