Donor Stories
Hear the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to Saint Meinrad.
Saint Meinrad Donor Stories
Barbara and Dave Mitchel
Barbara and Dave Mitchel think their first gift to Saint Meinrad might have been because a monk visited their parish one weekend to talk about the work of the Archabbey and its Seminary and School of Theology.
This priest has a new reason for making gift annuities
At age 65, Fr. Ted Tempel retired from parish work in the Diocese of Evansville, IN, to serve as chaplain to the Little Sisters of the Poor and to be more present to those in nursing homes, hospitals and hospice.
Fr. Ray Brenner
Fr. Ray Brenner, a priest of the Diocese of Evansville, is considered a "lifer" at Saint Meinrad. He attended high school, college and theology at Saint Meinrad and has maintained his connection to the place and people over his 53 years as a priest.
A gift to Saint Meinrad is a gift to the Church
Fr. Chris House attended Saint Meinrad College for three years, but that time on the southern Indiana campus was formative for his priestly vocation.
Jacob and Katie Kraft — Sharing their Faith
"'One Bread, One Cup' was one of the most life-changing moments for me, and it changed the way that I thought about my faith completely," says Jacob Kraft.
Jim and Mary Kay Muehlbauer
Jim and Mary Kay Muehlbauer have dedicated their lives to their families and to volunteering in the Church and in their Evansville, IN, community.
Jeannie Campbell, Connecting to God through music
The late Stan Krempp of Jasper, IN, started the United Cabinet Foundation to support two areas he saw as underserved, the arts and religious institutions. When his daughter, Jeanne Campbell...
Jerry and Mary Ann Hubbs, Gifts of Gratitude
Jerry and Mary Ann Hubbs' sense of philanthropy comes from a place of gratitude. Jerry grew up in Louisville, KY, being educated by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in grade school and the Xaverian brothers at St. Xavier High School.
Dr. Michael Seretny: Faith relationships lead to faithful (or faith-filled) gifts
Dr. Michael Seretny's relationship with Saint Meinrad began in 1964 when he was a 12-year-old boy scout on retreat. Over the next six decades...
Sample Donor Stories
Bequest
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Saint Meinrad. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift
Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of Saint Meinrad. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged her to update her estate plan.
Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Keith has been a faithful supporter of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary & School of Theology and makes regular gifts to support our work. Recently, Keith talked to our staff and expressed his interest in naming Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary & School of Theology as a beneficiary of his estate, but he wanted to keep the process as simple and inexpensive as possible.
Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary & School of Theology held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift that would support our mission and ensure that we remain financially strong well into the future.
A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite nonprofit organization. They wanted to create a legacy to provide future resources to continue its mission.
Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future. As the children grew up, married, found good jobs and accumulated significant assets, the insurance was no longer needed for its original purpose.
A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas was a widower who had a great love for Saint Meinrad. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
Avoiding Tax on a Business Sale
Albert was the founder and sole shareholder of a small technology company that he started 30 years ago. At 65 years of age, he began thinking about selling the business.
