Donor Recognition

The Heritage Society

The Heritage Society recognizes individuals who have included the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in their estate plans through remembrance in a will or by establishing a trust or gift annuity. Membership is obtained by notifying the Development Office of such a planned gift. Members receive a certificate and a memento and are named on the Donor Recognition Plaque in the Conference Center at Villa Maria. Members are also invited to an annual Mass and dinner at Villa Maria as an expression of gratitude for their support.

Mother Madelaine Award 2010

See HM Voice Fall 2010

The Acker Family Foundation was acknowledged for their long-standing support of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and their ministries as the recipient of the 2010 Mother Madelaine Award. Fr. Tom Acker, SJ, PhD received the award in the name of the Foundation on September 26, 2010 from Sister Susan Schorsten, Pastoral Leader. The award consists of an engraved glass sculpture and a certificate recognizing their contribution to the work of the congregation.

The award, named for the co-founder of the community who gave all that she had in service to the poor, is presented by the H.M. Leadership Team.

From current members of the Heritage Society:

"My reasons for joining the Heritage Society are many and include sincere and deep respect for the Sisters and their many ministries."

"Through the Heritage Society, I can help ensure that the Sisters' ministry of serving the poor and bringing them more abundant life will continue."

"I am in awe of the extent and diversification of the works of the Sisters. There seems to be no limit to their reaching out to others in need."

I want to make a gift.