CCPD honors Sisters at Mother Teresa Shelter for years of service to Corpus Christi’s homeless population

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Sisters who serve daily at the Mother Teresa Shelter were honored by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit in what officers say is a first-of-its-kind recognition for the unit.

Senior Officer Juan Perez said Sister Rency Moonjely and Sister Sibi Varghese were surprised with an award for their ongoing efforts to support people experiencing homelessness and for their collaboration with police in the area.

Perez said the Sisters’ work has helped improve foot traffic near the shelter, maintain cleanliness and strengthen communication between unhoused individuals and law enforcement…

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