A papal honor,
the Benemerenti Medal, was recently presented to Emporium’s Jennie Songer by Cardinal Justin E. Rigali (left), Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia, and Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop of Erie. The ceremony took place at St. Peter Cathedral in Erie, in appreciation for all the service she has done for the Lord and for others. At St. Mark Church, Songer has served in many roles, including religious education director, liturgy and church environment coordinator, and an active member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Blue Army, RCIA, Parish Council and Bereavement Ministry. She has also been a catechist, lector, youth director and eucharistic minister.