By The East Tennessee Catholic Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO, medical director of the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic, is a Lumen Christi finalist for 2024. The Lumen Christi Award by Catholic Extension is given to people who “radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve.” Sister Mary Lisa’s work with the mobile medical clinic providing medical care to the uninsured across rural East Tennessee demonstrates her dedication to walking with every single patient she serves, showing them dignity, respect, and the love of Christ. “This year’s finalists represent the good work of the Catholic Church in action. They confront the challenging realities faced by the people they serve—youth searching for the right path in life, prisoners seeking a ray of hope, and families struggling simply to eat and live in safety. These finalists bring about confidence, joy, and faith within the communities they... Read more →