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IHM Foundation - Previous Events
2023 IHM Sisters Celebration
There are many opportunities and benefits for you, your company, or your organization to help care for the needs of retired IHM sisters. Click on the GIVE TODAY button above to provide your support now. All funds raised directly benefit the ever-increasing costs of maintaining a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for the retired IHM sisters.
Ann Rink - 2023 Honoree
Daniel Santaniello - Honorary Chair
We are pleased to announce that Dan Santaniello, President and CEO of Fidelity Bank is our honorary chair. This year’s honoree, featured for her benevolent work within the community is Ann Rink. Ann was selected in recognition of her commitment to, and embodiment of, the IHM spirit and mission. Ann Rink dedicated a decades-long career at St. Joseph’s Center to helping children and adults learn and thrive. Please consider a gift to the IHM sisters in Ann’s honor.
2022 IHM Sisters Celebration
There are many opportunities and benefits for you, your company, or your organization to help care for the needs of retired IHM sisters. Click on the GIVE TODAY button above to provide your support now. All funds raised directly benefit the ever-increasing costs of maintaining a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for the retired IHM sisters.
Patrick Brier
Nada Gilmartin
Michael McGrath
Tim McMullen
John Murray
Pat Brier, Esq., Myers, Brier, Kelly, LLP and Patrick J. Brier & Associates is honorary chairperson. The following individuals are being featured for their benevolent work with the Foundation and within the community: Nada Gilmartin, Partner, NADA & Co., Scranton; Michael McGrath, Esq., Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office; Timothy McMullen, Vice President, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch, Scranton and John Murray, Controller, City of Scranton. These outstanding individuals were selected in recognition of their commitment to and embodiment of the IHM spirit and mission. Each honoree has served with us since the Foundation was formed. Please consider a gift to the IHM sisters in their honor.
2021 IHM Sisters Celebration
2021 Event Acknowledgements and Sponsors
There are many opportunities and benefits for you, your company, or your organization to help care for the needs of retired IHM sisters. Click on the GIVE TODAY button above to provide your support now. All funds raised directly benefit the ever-increasing costs of maintaining a healthy, safe, and comfortable environment for the retired IHM sisters.
A graduate of St. Paul’s High School, Bill earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Scranton, while simultaneously serving in the Pennsylvania National Guard 55th Brigade as Public Information Officer. He is a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management Program. Bill currently serves on the advisory board of The University of Scranton Kania School of Management and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation Board.
Bean is a graduate of Bishop Hannan High School and Lackawanna College Paralegal Program. She is a current member, board of directors, United Cerebral Palsy of NEPA. Bean previously served as an advisor, Junior Achievement group and member, executive committee board of directors, Scranton Cultural Center.
The following individuals are being featured for their benevolent work in the community and to highlight the impact the IHM sisters have had in their lives: Ann Montoro Williams, Stewardship Manager, Friends of the Poor, Scranton, PA; Maria Montoro Edwards, PhD, President and CEO, Maternal and Family Health Services, Wilkes-Barre, PA; Dan Santaniello, President and CEO, Fidelity Bank, Dunmore, PA; Carl Witkowski, Chief Operating Officer, Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies, Wilkes-Barre, PA. These outstanding individuals were selected by the committee in recognition of their commitment to and embodiment of the IHM spirit and mission.
Ann Williams
Maria Edwards
Dan Santaniello
Carl Witkowski
2020 IHM Sisters Celebration
MaryCarol & Peter Kanton |
2020 Spirit of IHM Award Award Recipients |
Sr. Maryalice Jacquinot |
Mistress of Ceremonies |
MaryCarol and Peter Kanton will be honored with the 2020 Spirit of IHM Award in recognition of their commitment to and embodiment of the IHM spirit. The couple shares a great love for the IHMs and the local community and a desire to give back with a focus on Scranton area nonprofits and IHM-sponsored ministries.
The Kantons volunteer for organizations including St. Joseph’s Center and Auxiliary, ARC of NEPA, Erin Jessica Moreken Drug & Alcohol Treatment Fund, and Marywood Alumni Association.
MaryCarol first met the IHM sisters as a child when her family relocated to Scranton, PA. She credits the sisters with having a profound influence on her decision to become a teacher. After receiving bachelor’s and master's degrees from Marywood University, MaryCarol taught elementary school for 39 years.
“I learned one of my most valuable life lessons - the importance of helping those in need – from the IHMs,” says Mrs. Kanton. Peter is owner of Kanton Realty, a real estate brokerage and appraisal firm.
The Kantons reside in Moosic and have two daughters, Ann Weller and Colleen Devine, sons-in-law, Gerald Weller and Tom Devine, and four grandchildren, one of whom is a current student at Marywood University. Ann is a graduate of Bishop Hannan High School, and Colleen graduated from Seton Catholic High School.
Sister Mary Alice Jacquinot, IHM, president/CEO of St. Joseph’s Center and former student of Mrs. Kanton’s, will serve as mistress of ceremonies.
Slideshow of 2019 Sisters Celebration
Mr. Paul Falzett | Mrs. Anne Falzett | Mrs. Nada Gilmartin | |
2019 Spirit of IHM | 2019 Spirit of IHM | Mistress of Ceremonies | |
Award Recipient | Award Recipient |
Slideshow of 2018 Sisters Celebration
Dr. John H. Doherty, Jr. | Dr. Peter A. Cognetti | Dr. Maggie Mariotti | |
2018 Spirit of IHM | 2018 Spirit of IHM | Mistress of Ceremonies | |
Award Recipient | Award Recipient |
Slideshow of 2017 Sisters Celebration
2017 Spirit of IHM