Ways to Give

St. Joseph Chapel is considered the “Jewel” of St. Joseph Hall, a residence built in 1933 for the Sisters of Divine Providence. This Romanesque Chapel was designed by the well-known architect, Leo Dielman, who also designed the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel.

Consider a gift of support to help restore and preserve our beautiful St. Joseph Hall Chapel’s Stained Glass Windows, which are very dear to the heart of each Sister. Although the original stained glass lasts thousands of years, the window frames, constructed in 1933, need repair and replacement. A contribution toward the Sisters’ $250,000.00 goal will help fund the restoration work for the Chapel’s windows, as well as creating a contingency fund to address future maintenance.

Naming opportunities, given in perpetuity, are available for those who might wish to make a leadership gift to fully fund work for a specific window in memory or in honor of someone special. On completion of the project, name plates will be placed beneath each sponsored window, and a plaque will be installed at the chapel’s main entrance, acknowledging those friends of the Sisters of Divine Providence whose generous support helped preserve the stained glass windows.

Contact Dr. Pearl Dominguez, Director of Mission Support and Communications, at 210-587-1121 for more information and a complete listing of opportunities. All contributions to the window preservation fund are tax deductible as provided by law.

Your generous gift to the Sisters of Divine Providence can be a fitting tribute to a friend, respected colleague or loved one. Consider celebrating the life of a loved one by making a donation in their honor or memory.

Memorial gifts help to remember fondly those we have lost. When you make a gift to the Congregation of Divine Providence in memory of someone, we will send a letter to the person you designate, on our stationery (keeping the amount confidential) or, if you prefer, you can send a note personally.

Honor gifts are a wonderful way to acknowledge special people or life events such as a milestone birthday or anniversary. Or perhaps the recipient is someone who would appreciate a gift that has meaning. A donation in honor of the recipient will help support the continuing work of the Sisters. When you make a gift to the Congregation of Divine Providence in honor of someone, we will send a letter to this person on our stationery (keeping the amount confidential) or, if you prefer, you can send a note personally.

We are sincerely grateful to our supporters who believe deeply enough in our mission and ministry to give on a regular basis. Their recurring contributions mean that our work continues, in schools and communities, parishes and hospitals, across Texas, throughout the United States and beyond. As a nonprofit consistency is critical so that we can ensure continuity of our ministry work and provide for the future of our retired Sisters. By becoming a monthly donor you are helping us build strength and stability as Partners in Mission.

Benefits for our Monthly Donors:

• Hassle-free monthly donations.
• Automatic donation payment from your credit card or checking account.
• The knowledge that your donation is put to work immediately.
• An annual statement provided for tax purposes.
• The ability to change or suspend your donation at any time.

Your contributions make it possible for the Sisters of Divine Providence to continue life-changing ministry work in Texas, around the country and as far away as Mexico and Haiti. Most important, every donation—no matter the amount—profoundly touches the lives of the Sisters and those we serve.

You can directly select the type of activity you wish to support by choosing from several restricted funds.

• Ministries in Mexico
• Future Membership
• Providence Trust
• Moye Retreat Center
• McCullough Hall Nursing Center
• Associates Fund

Giving can also go on beyond your own lifetime through carefully considered planned gifts. There are different gift options to suit your financial goals. Every donation—no matter the amount—makes a difference in the Sisters’ ability to serve others through ministry, as well as ensuring the future well-being of our Sisters and our Congregation.

Your planned gift today, whether through a bequest, life insurance, real-estate, retirement accounts, tax rollovers, or other various options, can have a significant and lasting impact for our Congregation and the continuing ministries of our Sisters.

Including a charitable bequest in your will is a simple way to make a lasting gift to the Sisters and your community. You can leave a bequest to the Congregation of Divine Providence by adding to an existing will or drafting a new one. You can pledge a gift of a dollar amount, specific property, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after distributions to other beneficiaries.

Giving through life insurance is one of the simplest ways to make a significant contribution to the Congregation of Divine Providence and establish your legacy. You can designate the Congregation of Divine Providence as the primary or secondary beneficiary of either all or some percentage of the proceeds from the policy, or you can transfer ownership of the policy to the Congregation, even if you are continuing to make payments.