Renee Benson Presented the Oblate Partnership’s Blessed Joseph Gerard Award

          Renee Benson is presented the Partnership’s Blessed Joseph Gerard Award at a ceremony held November 14, 2013, in the home of Ruth and Bob Kusenberger, HOMI in San Antonio.  Renee holds an icon of “Gerard In His Youth” created by an artist in Toronto.

       Pictured, are seated from left, Tracy Benson, Renee Benson, Sister Mary Hope Doudard, CCSJ and standing, from left, Artie Pingolt, Bill Morell, OMI, Ryan Benson, and Mary Jo and Cliff Boiner.  Father Morell gave a brief biography of Blessed Gerard, Sister Mary Hope gave dedication remarks and Artie Pingolt read a personal letter from Renee’s father, Tom Benson.