Raymond Brenner is being honored for his efforts as a renowned pastor. His specializations include marriage counseling, training in financial management, and support groups for divorcees. Working with the Boy Scouts of America, Brenner earned the Bronze Pelican Award and the St. George Emblem. He received his B.A. from St. Meinrad College in 1965. Brenner is an ordained priest of the catholic church.
As a pastor, Brenner’s main focus is religious worship. St. Joseph Parish, located in Jasper, Indiana, is Brenner’s place of work and is also a historic Roman Catholic Church. It was built before 1880 and has a Romanesque Revival design. It is a solid, sandstone block building that features a stone bell tower and steeple which measures 235 feet high. In 1980, this church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
St. Joseph Parish is open as early as 8 a.m. on most days, which is when week day masses occur. Council meetings are scheduled for the last Monday of the month, excluding May and December. These meetings are held in the parish center and are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The Feast of the First Martyrs is happening on June 30, where you can join Father Tyler Tenbarge home from Rome to celebrate Holy Mass. All those who are 13 years and older are welcome for free. Vacation Bible School is also occurring from June 25-29, from 8 AM to noon. Children 4 years old to incoming 6th grade are able to attend. The kids will be able to learn about the importance of Mass and how to appreciate it.