Rehoboth's Kristina Perez Receives Prestigious Award

Kristina Perez, of Rehoboth was awarded the Pope Saint Pius X Youth Award — along with other young persons from parishes throughout the Fall River Diocese. The annual award, named for the pontiff who created the Fall River Diocese in 1904 and presented for the first time in 2001, recognizes teens who serve their parish community with selflessness, commitment and dedication.

Nominated for the honor by their pastor, recipients are active in a variety of ministries and programs within their parishes. Some are lectors, Eucharistic ministers, teachers in parish religious education programs; others are altar servers, leaders in youth groups, and members of retreat teams. Kristina A. Perez, attends Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Seekonk.