Honoring a Lasting Legacy
During her time as Director of Mission Integration, Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, touched the heart of Benedictine in a lasting and meaningful way. With deep faith and genuine compassion, she helped weave the Mission and Core Values into every part of Benedictine—shaping the culture and spirit that make Benedictine unique.
There was something truly special about Sister Claudia. She had a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life, offering kindness, wisdom and encouragement. Reflecting on her ministry, she once shared, “My goal was to keep alive the healing ministry of Jesus.”
For more than two decades, Sister Claudia lived out the Benedictine Mission and Core Values with humility and grace. Her life and service inspired countless others. In 2010, to honor her lasting impact, the Benedictine Foundation established the Sister Claudia Riehl Living A Legacy Program. When asked about this honor, Sister Claudia responded with characteristic humility: “It was very humbling and overwhelming and amazing and affirming, but I didn’t get to be successful at this ministry without the help of everyone else. My goal was to make a difference.”
Today, the Sister Claudia Riehl Living A Legacy honor continues to lift up associates who embody the spirit and mission that Sister Claudia so faithfully lived. Each year, individuals from Benedictine communities, as well as the Support Center, are recognized for their extraordinary commitment to serving others through the shared Benedictine values.
Congratulations to the 2025 Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy honorees as they give life to the Benedictine Mission and Core Values.
Lige Crawford, Benedictine Living Community-Anoka
Karin Hamilton, Benedictine Living Community-At The Shrine
Alisha Howard, Benedictine Living Community-Bismarck
Paul Stadtler, Benedictine Living Community-Cold Spring
Lucas Butler, Benedictine Living Community-Crookston
Andrea Janzen, Benedictine Living Community-Dickinson
Susan Webber, Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
Amy Dewald, Benedictine Living Community-Ellendale
Susan Seidler, Benedictine Living Community-Garrison
Monica McKearn-Johnson, Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse
Karen Ubben, Benedictine Living Community-LaMoure
Edward Barlue, Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis
Tim Stenstrom, Benedictine Living Community-New Brighton
Robin Billett, Benedictine Living Community-Northfield
Ursula Powell, Benedictine Living Community-Osseo
Haley Swiggum, Benedictine Living Community-Owatonna
Linda Gade, Benedictine Living Community-Red Wing
Chris Sieben, Benedictine Living Community-Regina
Godlove Boubin, Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Meadows
Cassandra Carlson, Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers
Lamin Fofanah, Benedictine Living Community- Shakopee St. Gertrude’s & The Gardens
Hawa Arita, Benedictine Living Community- Shakopee Windermere Way
Lisa Krueger, Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
Gail Brandt, Benedictine Living Community-St. Peter
Alan Wallace, Benedictine Living Community-Wahpeton
Jim Pingry, Benedictine Living Community-Winona
Anne Thoreson, Benedictine Support Center
ϯRoger Elling, Cerenity Senior Care – Humboldt
Heather Swanson-Juvera, Cerenity Senior Care – Marian of Saint Paul
Kallie Tomlyanovich, Cerenity Senior Care – White Bear Lake
Kyle Greenwood, Nazareth Living Center
Emily Turner, Villa St. Benedict