The most important prayer is just two words long: thank you! (Meister Eckhart, O.P.)

The Dominican Sisters are deeply grateful for and acknowledge all gifts to the Congregation for support of their Dominican life and mission. All donors will be recognized in the Congregation’s annual report.

Planned Gifts

Donum Ecclesiae guild – “A Gift to the Church”

The Donum Ecclesiae Guild was established in March 2007 to honor those who have included the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in their estate planning or made provisions through another type of planned gift. Individuals may also be recognized as members if they make a gift of $50,000 or more to one of the endowment funds.

Annual Contributions

The following societies have been established by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia to gratefully acknowledge the annual contributions made by individuals, foundations and organizations.

Veritas Society: $50,000 and above

Marian Society: $25,000 to $49,999

St. Joseph Society: $15,000 to $24,999

St. Dominic Society: $10,000 to $14,999

St. Cecilia Society: $5,000 to $9,999

St. Catherine of Siena Society: $2,500 to $4,999

Mother Frances Walsh Society: $1,000 to $2,499

Mother Ann Hanlon Society: $500 to $999

Mother Marie William MacGregor Society: $250 to $499

St. Rose of Lima Society: $100 to $249

Frassati Society: $50 to $99

Contributors: Up to $49

Capital Projects

Friends and supporters of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation have the opportunity to dedicate their gifts (for Villaggio Betania, Italy) to the honor of or the permanent memory of their family, a friend or loved one. For a complete listing of each project’s commemorative opportunities, please contact the Advancement Office at 615.251.0053. The Dominican Sisters are grateful for and acknowledge all gifts to their community and in support of these projects. Benefactors are remembered in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the daily prayers of the sisters.

If you have any questions or need assistance, you may contact our Advancement Office by phone (615.251.0053), fax (615.259.0176), email (using this form) or mailing address: Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, Advancement Office, 801 Dominican Drive, Nashville, TN 37228.