Jennie Mason was recently honored for her commitment to the Benedictine Mission and Core Values with the presentation of the 2023 Sister Claudia Riehl Living a Legacy award.
For nearly 20 years, Sister Claudia Riehl, OSB, dedicated endless energy, countless hours of time, and her valuable knowledge and expertise to further the Benedictine Mission and Core Values. As a leader in the Benedictine mission integration department, her presence and leadership guided the development of the ministry and culture.
In 2011, the Benedictine Foundation launched Sister Claudia Riehl’s Living a Legacy recognition program to continue Sister Claudia’s efforts and recognize those associates who model her commitment to the Mission.
Barb Narvaez, TMA, and Jennifer Reitmeier, HR Director, both veteran associates, described Jennie with the exact words, “She consistently goes above and beyond for all she cares for!” They go on to tell her exceptional commitment to those she cares for. “She has worked in many capacities and did each spectacularly. She gives everyone the spa treatment.” Stated Narvaez, adding, “She is a joy to work with and has a strong work ethic, being flexible and willing to do whatever is needed.”
Executive Director Lindsey Erdman said, “We are so thankful for Jennie and so proud to see her shine at the Leadership Conference while being featured with the President/CEO of Benedictine Jerry Carley for a CEO Town Hall. She shared from the heart about the joy and love she receives from those she so expertly cares for. We all were in awe. Jennie is such a gift to us; when her dog Bentley comes, the day becomes much more special.”
Previous recipients include 2011 Bonnie Munn, 2012 Alice Drew, 2013 Roxanne Goulet, 2014 Rick Solheim, 2015 Peggy Wangen, 2016 Nancy Moser, 2017 Teresa Persson, 2018 Judith Meyer, 2019 Tammy Parkin, 2020 Jon Myrold, 2021 Nicole Volker and 2022 Ashley Kraft.
Benedictine Living Community-Crookston, also known as Villa St. Vincent and The SUMMIT, is a member of Benedictine, a nationally recognized Catholic, non-profit long-term care organization based in Duluth, Minn., sponsored by the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery, Duluth. Benedictine provides a full spectrum of health and housing services through its short-term care and rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted and independent housing, and community-based services in Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Additional information may be found at www.benedictineliving.org.
