Sister Mary Brigid Perez has been nominated by Archbishop of Agana in Guam, Anthony S. Apuron, for the Catholic Extension’s Lumen Award.
Sister Brigid spent nearly 50 years as an educator in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese.
After she left teaching, she became program manager of the Alee Family Violence Shelter.
“Alee” is the nautical term for shelter from the storm, and under Sister Mary Brigid’s leadership, this ministry has provided just that to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence, and also to children who are victims of child abuse and neglect.
All those nominated for the Catholic Extension’s award receive US$1,000.
Sister Brigid is donating this to the Alee Shelter.
The Lumen Award honuors an individual or group working in one of America’s mission dioceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities.
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