AREA The community assistance programs at St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay were chosen as the winners of the 2024 Matthew 25 Award. Presented annually through Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry, the award is intended to recognize and illuminate the work of a parish social ministry […]
PORTLAND - The community assistance programs at St. Joseph Parish in Farmington and St. Rose of Lima Parish in Jay were chosen as the winners of the 2024 Matthew 25 Award. Presented annually through Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry, the award is intended to recognize and illuminate the work of a parish social ministry
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
BIDDEFORD St. James Students hold drive for asylum seekers Students at St. James School students gathered hats, mittens, coats, snow pants and other winter items to donate to asylum seekers staying in Saco. “Deacon Frank Daggett reached out to me from Catholic Charities Maine’s Parish Social Ministry program,” said Nancy Naimey, principal at St. James. […]