2024 Sister Claudia Riehl Living A Legacy honorees named
During her tenure with Benedictine as director of mission integration, Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, had a profound impact on the integration of the Benedictine Mission and Core Values throughout the organization as well as the development of the unique culture within Benedictine. There was something special about Sister Claudia and the way she connected with people from all walks of life. When asked about her work, she said, “My goal was to keep alive the healing ministry of Jesus.”
For more than 20 years, Sister Claudia exemplified the Benedictine Core Values and was an inspiration to all. The Sister Claudia Riehl Living A Legacy Program was established in 2010 by the Benedictine Foundation in collaboration with Sister Claudia to continue her legacy in perpetuity. At that time, Sister Claudia shared her thoughts about the Program, “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.”
The Sister Claudia Riehl Living A Legacy honor lifts up associates who, like Sr. Claudia, integrate the Benedictine mission and values into their service. Recipients are chosen annually for this recognition from Benedictine and Partner communities and the support center.
Congratulations to the 2024 Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy honorees as they give life to the Benedictine Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Hanna Bryan, Benedictine Living Community-Ada
Mei-Lyn Jacobson, Benedictine Living Community-Anoka
John Havel, Benedictine Living Community-At The Shrine
Bert Ryckman, Benedictine Living Community-Bismarck
Stacy Willis, Benedictine Living Community-Crookston
Ashley Woital, Benedictine Living Community-Dickinson
Anne Markham, Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
Debra Pierce, Benedictine Living Community-Ellendale
Sonja Diffely, Benedictine Living Community-Garrison
Travis Curti, Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse
Loraine Kaul, Benedictine Living Community-LaMoure
Rosemary Wieting, Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis
Karen McCarthy, Benedictine Living Community-New Brighton
Josie Burton, Benedictine Living Community-Osseo
Tammie Jonas, Benedictine Living Community-Owatonna
Sandy Swenning, Benedictine Living Community-Red Wing
Kristie Brown, Benedictine Living Community-Regina
Joni Horvath, Benedictine Living Community- Shakopee St. Gertrude’s & The Gardens
Adama Jaiteh, Benedictine Living Community- Shakopee Windermere Way
Robert Devault, Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
Raeann Thompson, Benedictine Living Community-St. Peter
Tracy Nordick, Benedictine Living Community-Wahpeton
Tricia Anklam, Benedictine Living Community-Wausau
Fran Vater, Benedictine Living Community-Winona
Chauncey Schultz, Benedictine-Support Center
Jenny Husnik, Cerenity Senior Care – Humboldt
Mulu Kassya, Cerenity Senior Care – Marian of Saint Paul
Katie Lang, Cerenity Senior Care – White Bear Lake
Torri Bertarelli, Nazareth Living Center
Abby Rodriquez, Villa St. Benedict