The Saint Simeon Society was established to recognize those men and women who have made Holy Cross College a meaningful part of their legacy. Over the years, the College has been fortunate to have many benefactors who, because of their devotion to the College and its mission, share their loyalty with the establishment of a planned gift, pushing the College to higher levels of achievement. These gifts are established through various means that you can explore on our website pages.

Planned gifts become a lasting legacy and are symbolic of the donors’ values and aspirations, immeasurably benefiting the College and its mission of forming our students as scholars, citizens, leaders, and disciples. Gifts strengthen programs, activities, and curricula, allowing the College to build on its traditions of teaching, faith, and service. Other gifts provide enhancements to the physical campus. The primary value of all planned gifts is that they allow you, as a donor, to make a statement of support that will provide new foundations for the future.

How to Become a Member

To become a member of the Saint Simeon Society, you may inform the College in writing of your gift (and enclose a copy of the pertinent documentation, if you so wish). We are available to assist you with this process. Bequests, charitable lead trusts, and naming the College as the beneficiary of your life insurance plan, retirement account, or other assets will qualify you for membership in the Saint Simeon Society.

In Appreciation
Holy Cross College wishes to recognize and thank those who support our mission through planned gifts. Members receive:

• Invitations to exclusive Saint Simeon Society events.
• A memento emblematic of their membership.
• The College’s Annual Report.
• News and communication from the Office of Planned Giving.

For a list of more College Gift Societies, please click here.

Please call JudeAnne Wilson Hastings at 574-239-8372, or e-mail us at plannedgiving@hcc-nd.edu for more information.

The Saint Simeon Society
"Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel." Luke 2:29-32

Saint Simeon is known for having been visited by the Holy Spirit who revealed to him that he would not see death until he had met the Lord’s Messiah. He is known for his faith and awaiting the fulfillment of this prophecy. Saint Simeon, “the receiver of God” met the baby Jesus and his Holy Family at the temple in Jerusalem at the Presentation.

The Society has been named for him in honor of his lifelong devotion to finding Christ.