Extension magazine - Fall 2023
Carmen Alicia Rodriguez Echevarria stands outside a ruined school in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. She was hired as principal after an earthquake toppled the parish church and school. But three years later, school enrollment has tripled. Rodriguez is one of our seven Lumen Christi Award finalists this year. Their stories showcase how throughout America, the Catholic Church has a positive impact on our society.
Carmen Alicia Rodriguez Echevarria stands outside a ruined school in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. She was hired as principal after an earthquake toppled the parish church and school. But three years later, school enrollment has tripled. Rodriguez is one of our seven Lumen Christi Award finalists this year. Their stories showcase how throughout America, the Catholic Church has a positive impact on our society.
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