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2024 IHM Sisters Celebration

Join us on August 3rd to Celebrate the Work of Our Sisters and Those Individuals in the Community with the IHM Spirit!

Every summer since 2014, the Sisters of IHM Foundation has hosted a celebration in honor of the IHM sisters and raised thousands of dollars in support of the IHM Retirement Fund. Building upon the success of the virtual IHM Sisters Celebration, all are invited to join us for our 2024 virtual event on Saturday, August 3rd at 6 p.m.

This year, the IHM Congregation needs your help more than ever. The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary have always sought to serve the needs of God’s people since the Congregation’s founding in 1845. Your generous response to our appeals for donations helps to support our aging Sisters. Your kindness makes a difference in the lives of not only our Sisters, but in the lives of the many who are touched by our Congregation, including the homeless, sick, and spiritually hungry.

At the event, we will celebrate the leadership of the Sisters of IHM and honor several community members who live the IHM joyful spirit of helping others. At this year’s virtual Celebration, we will honor:

Dr. Lois Draina
Lois K. Draina, Ph.D., is the recently retired Dean of the College of Education and Human Development at Marywood University in Scranton. Prior to that position, she served as the Superintendent of Schools in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia. With over 20 years of Catholic School administration experience, she has done extensive work on the establishment and development of Catholic school boards, curriculum administrative functioning, and mentoring. In addition, she has been a wonderful friend to the Sisters of IHM, working tirelessly for the University, the Friends of the Poor, NativityMiguel School, and countless other causes to help others in the region. She truly embodies the IHM spirit. 

 

John T Cognetti

Honorary Event Chairperson John T. Cognetti,
SIOR, CCI, is the president and broker of record at Hinerfeld Realty. In addition to his many professional accomplishments, he has worked with the Greater Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pocono Mountains, and Pittston chambers of commerce, was a founding member of the economic development organization Penns Northeast, and has served in leadership roles with the Lackawanna Historical Society, the Architectural Heritage Association of NEPA (which he helped found) and Meals on Wheels. Taught in schools by IHM Sisters, he has remained strong in his commitment to reaching out and serving others. The Sisters of IHM Foundation raises up John as a wonderful example of how to live your IHM Spirit.

 

All levels of sponsorship are available -- Diamond | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze |Emerald.   Consider also a gift in honor of Lois Draina our honoree or John Cognetti, our chairperson.  We invite you to join us for our 2024 virtual event which will be broadcast on the IHM Facebook page and YouTube.


 

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