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Testimonial from Max and Dorothy Olinger
Max and Dorothy Olinger have been closely connected to our Benedictine community for many years. Both Max and Dorothy had relatives who were sisters, and Max knew people in high places! His great-aunt was Mother Seraphine Kordes, who was prioress of our community from 1914 to 1949. Max fondly remembers spending many Sunday afternoons visiting his great-aunt here at the Monastery.
Max and Dorothy were also taught by Benedictines: Max at St. Mary’s in Huntingburg and Dorothy at St. Anthony. And here’s a little trivia: Only two men ever attended Marian Heights Academy, and Max was one of them when he took language classes for two summers before college.
The Olingers appreciate the many ministries of the Sisters of St. Benedict and believe that they could not donate to a better cause. One of the ways they do so is through our gift annuity program.
Because of our attractive rates, the fixed payments for life, and the tax benefits, Max believes that the Ferdinand Benedictine Charitable Gift Annuity is truly a win-win proposition: Both they and the sisters benefit.
Max remarked, “Don’t wait to only leave gifts to charitable causes in your will. By creating a gift annuity, you can enjoy seeing how the Sisters benefit from your sacrifice during your lifetime.”