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Lumen Christi Finalist
ANDY CORNETT | DIOCESE OF PENSACOLA-TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
An Army veteran who leads with love
n the middle of chaos, 2019 u 2020 After serving in the U.S. Army
retired Army officer Andy for 23 years, he had learned how to
Cornett is the person you lead a mission in times of crisis.
want to lead. After Hurri- As a parishioner at St. Domi-
cane Michael hit the Florida nic in Panama City, his thoughts
I Panhandle in 2018, devas- quickly turned to how the parish
tating the Panama City commu- Lumen might reach out. He wanted to help
nity, he leapt into action. Christi those who were in despair and
“When the storm hit, my faith AWARD send them a simple message that
came alive. I saw a chance to help FINALIST there is a God who cares.
and show people that God is with He contacted the pastor, Father
us. We are not alone,” he said. Michael Nixon, offering to gather
