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 2008

See HM Voice Fall 2008

Herb Hoppe, Jr. and his wife, Joanne Hoppe, have long been supporters of Villa Montessori Center, Cleveland and the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. On September 7, 2008, the Sisters honored their dedication to and support of their mission by presenting them with the Mother Madelaine Award. Sister Susan Schorsten, Pastoral Leader, presented the award which 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.