2026 Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy Honorees Named
Every organization is shaped by individuals whose influence extends far beyond their role. For Benedictine, Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, remains one of those extraordinary individuals. Through her years of service as Director of Mission Integration, Sister Claudia helped weave the Benedictine Mission and Core Values into the daily life of the organization, creating a culture rooted in compassion, hospitality, stewardship and respect.
Sister Claudia had a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Whether offering encouragement to a colleague, supporting a resident and family, or helping associates understand the deeper purpose behind their work, she consistently reminded others that caring for people is both a privilege and a calling. Reflecting on her ministry, Sister Claudia once shared, “My goal was to keep alive the healing ministry of Jesus.”
For more than 20 years, Sister Claudia embodied the Benedictine Mission through her leadership, humility and unwavering faith. In recognition of her lasting impact, the Benedictine Foundation established the Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy Program in 2010. The program was created to honor associates who, like Sister Claudia, bring Benedictine’s Mission, Vision and Core Values to life through their actions, relationships and commitment to serving others.
Congratulations to the 2026 Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy honorees. Their dedication, compassion and commitment to excellence exemplify the values that Sister Claudia championed throughout her life and ministry. By living the Mission every day, they continue a legacy that inspires others and strengthens Benedictine communities for generations to come.
2026 Honorees
- Cheryl Manriquez, Benedictine Living Community-Ada
- Victoria Buechner, Benedictine Living Community-Anoka
- Brigitte McPhink, Benedictine Living Community-At The Shrine
- Lorrie Somers, Benedictine Living Community-Bismarck
- To be named, Benedictine Living Community-Byron
- Jill Spaeth, Benedictine Living Community-Cold Spring
- Jill Brown, Benedictine Living Community-Crookston
- Sharon Privratsky, Benedictine Living Community-Dickinson
- Jessica Stevenson, Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
- Joy Robey, Benedictine Living Community-Ellendale
- Jill Borth, Benedictine Living Community-Garrison
- Hannah Buckmaster, Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse
- Kayla Deitz, Benedictine Living Community-LaMoure
- Lynn Smith, Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis
- To be named, Benedictine Living Community-Mother of Mercy
- Letecia Labado, Benedictine Living Community-New Brighton
- Todd Lebens, Benedictine Living Community-Northfield
- Faith Peterson, Benedictine Living Community-Osseo
- Melissa Dallman, Benedictine Living Community-Owatonna
- †Lionel McCall, Benedictine Living Community-Red Wing
- Cheryl Stevensen, Benedictine Living Community-Regina
- Jon Kapinos, Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Meadows
- Sue Kimball, Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers
- Kelly Buesgens, Benedictine Living Community-Shakopee St. Gertrude’s
- Frankline Machoka, Benedictine Living Community-Shakopee Windermere Way
- Shayna Creason, Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
- Laurie Bonsack, Benedictine Living Community-St. Peter
- Mary Jo Dailey, Villa St. Benedict
- Tessa Stroehl, Benedictine Living Community-Wahpeton
- Nolan Maxwell, Benedictine Living Community-Winona
- Gaylene Tracy, Benedictine Support Center
- Adefunke Babatunde-Omoya, Cerenity Senior Care – Humboldt
- Cystal Rosenbloom, Cerenity Senior Care – Marian of Saint Paul
- Tina Cleary, Cerenity Senior Care – White Bear Lake
- Joann Augsburger-Jana, Nazareth Living Center
The Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy Program continues to celebrate associates whose commitment to service, compassion and Benedictine values creates a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve every day