Sharon Lavigne of RISE ST. JAMES is this year's Laetare Medal laureate, considered the most prestigious award for American Catholics, with previous recipients including Presidents John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden, former Speakers of the House John Boehner and Tip O'Neill, Sister Helen Prejean, actor Martin Sheen, musician Aaron Neville, and many more. Congratulations Ms. Sharon!
2022 Laetare Medalist Sharon Lavigne
“Sharon has been a source of hope and inspiration to both myself and the community. She is always working to help the people of St. James. And when she speaks out on behalf of them, she speaks passionately.”—Chasity White, resident of St. James Parish
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