John Shaheen, second from right with bell, is the director of property and insurance for the Catholic Diocese of Tucson.

What: Ben’s Bells promote kindness and community involvement. Each week a person who makes Tucson better is “belled.”

Last week’s recipient: John Shaheen.

Nominated by: Esther A. Tellez.

Why: Shaheen is the director of property and insurance for the Catholic Diocese of Tucson. He works closely with the bishop maintaining all of the diocese’s parishes, schools and other properties. He spends many hours working to help people, Tellez wrote in her nomination letter.

“He is very kind and respectful to everyone,” she wrote.

More info and to nominate someone: Go to bensbells.org/BellingForm to submit a name. Go to bensbells.org or call 622-1379 for more information.


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