Give and Gain - Career Recognition

Invested as a Knight of Malta and a Dame of Malta by the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta – American Association, U.S.A. New York in 2004 and 2005, respectively.

Joe and Ann Brennan receiving Zucchetto from Pope John Paul II

Joe and Ann Brennan receiving Zucchetto from Pope John Paul II

His Holiness, Pope John Paul II gifted his personal white skull cap, a zucchetto, to acknowledge appreciation for services provided for his personal charity, “COR UNUM,” and their mission to serve the poorest of the poor throughout the world. Castel Gandolfo on September 7, 2004.

Private audiences with His Holiness, Pope John Paul II:
1. The guest of His Eminence, Bernard Cardinal Law, Archbishop of Boston. Rome, 1985.
2. The guest of His Eminence, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, Archbishop of Chicago. Columbia, South Carolina, 1987.
3. The guest at Holy Mass in the Papal Chapel at the recommendation of Most Reverend James Flynn, I.C., Superior General, the Institute of Charity. Rome, 2000.
4. The guest at Holy Mass in the Papal Chapel at the recommendation of Most Reverend Norbert M. Dorsey, C.P., Bishop of Orlando. Rome, 2002.
5. The guest of His Excellency, Archbishop Mieczyslaw Mokrzycki, Secretary to the Holy Father. Rome, 2003.
6. The guest of His Emminence, Stanislaw Cardinal Dziwisz, Private Secretary to the Holy Father who authorized the unusual privilege of the gift of the Zucchetto. Castel Gandolfo, 2004.

Joe and Ann Brennan speaking with Pope Benedict XVI

Joe and Ann Brennan speaking with Pope Benedict XVI

Private audience with His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI:
1. Audience arranged by His Eminence, William H. Cardinal Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore. Rome, 2008.

Recipient of the Faith in America Award presented by Mr. Francis I. duPont. Wilmington, Delaware in 1991.

Invited guest to discuss the needs of the poor with His Excellency, Ambassador Mel Sembler, the United States of America Ambassador to Italy. Rome, 2002.

Invited guest to discuss the needs of the poor with His Excellency, Ambassador Raymond R.M. Tai, Ambassador to the Republic of China to the Holy See. Rome, 2002.

Invited guest to discuss the needs of the poor with Dr. Karl Bonutti, former Ambassador of Slovenia to the Holy See. Rome, 2003.

Invited guest to discuss the needs of the poor with His Excellency, R. James Nicholson, the United States of America Ambassador to the Holy See. Rome, 2002.

Serving as a member of the Board of Trustees at Renewal Ministries. Ann Arbor, Michigan, November, 2004 to present.

Served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Wesley College for three years. Dover Delaware, 1982-1985.

Contributing author to the following works:
   • Estate Planning: A workbook for Christians authored by Richard D. Bailey and published by Abington Press.
   • The Complete Guide to Planned Giving: Everything you need to know to compete for Major Gifts authored by Debra Ashton and published by J.L.A. Publications.
   • The Church Finance Idea Book authored by Wayne C. Barrett and published by Discipleship Resources.
   • Catholic Digest (March 2006): Make God Smile.

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