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Lumen Christi Recipient
MACK McCARTER | DIOCESE OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
This is how faith
transforms
A NEIGHBORHOOD IS RESTORED THROUGH CARING FRIENDSHIPS
I n Shreveport, Louisiana, a Shreveport through the most 2019 u 2020
profound idea that we are cre-
powerful transformation is
taking place that is rooted
ated to be relational. God has
in faith and neighborly love.
made us to be a blessing to oth-
ers. As we build up faith commu-
Lumen Christi Award
Catholic Extension has
this great need for people to nur-
Christi
been bringing good people of nities, we are so keenly aware of Lumen
ture relationships that are strong
faith together to serve the poor in and loving. Mack not only shows AWARD
America for 114 years. us the great joy that comes from RECIPIENT
ARKANSAS
Our 2019-20 Lumen Christi our connections to each other,
Award recipient, Mack McCa- but the amazing changes that Mack McCarter
Little Rock rter, has a deep passion, devo- can occur when we live in faith with Pam Morgan
tion and sense of urgency and friendship. We are privileged (lower right),
community
LOUISIANA
Shreveport to serving those in need. to honor him with our Lumen coordinator, at
Alexandria Through caring relationships, Christi Award.” Friendship House
he has brought remarkable in Allendale with
changes to neighborhoods McCarter's story children in after-
Lake Charles
throughout his area and After pursuing a vocation school program.
Lafayette Houma- is a shining example of as a pastor in Texas, McCar-
Thibodaux
Catholic faith in action. ter returned to his hometown of
Father Jack Wall, pres- Shreveport in 1991 to find many
ident of Catholic Extension, said, neighborhoods, which were once
“Mack is a true visionary. He has thriving, in decline. They faced
completely transformed parts of gangs, drugs, violence, crumbling
homes and people living in iso-
lation. It was heartbreaking, but