In 1997, the Cornerstone Society was created. Unlike President's Council, which celebrates annual commitment, Cornerstone celebrates the attainment of a total level of giving, in this case, $1 million or more. Cornerstone was the first society created at the College to recognize achievement in giving. The Fitton and Fenwick Societies extend the Cornerstone concept by celebrating other levels of achievement.
In its 175th anniversary year, the College hosted a recognition to celebrate members of the lifetime giving societies. Fitton, Fenwick and Cornerstone members spent very special evening at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
This achievement society is named after a Worcester priest, the Reverend James Fitton. In 1836, Fr. Fitton founded Mount St. James Academy on a hillside farm near Worcester.
The Fitton Society recognizes donors who have given from $100,000 to $499,999 to the College in their lifetime.
This achievement society is named after Bishop Benedict J. Fenwick, head of the Catholic Church in Boston. Intending to establish a school for Catholic boys, Bishop Fenwick purchased Mount St. James Academy from Fr. Fitton in 1843.
The Fenwick Society recognizes donors whose lifetime giving to the College totals from $500,000 to $999,999.
This achievement society is named for the original cornerstone laid in June 1843 for what would become the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, named after Bishop Fenwick's beloved cathedral in Boston.
The Cornerstone Society recognizes donors whose lifetime giving to the College has reached or exceeded $1 million.