Giving to St. John's Jesuit

Campion Legacy Society

Jesuit missionaries first arrived along the Maumee River around 1750. As the population of the area grew and the city of Toledo was incorporated, the decision was made to open a Jesuit high school and college, which was done in 1898. St. John’s achieved much success in its inaugural years, educating many students that would become leaders and professionals in the Toledo community; however, it fell prey to the financial realities of the Depression and was forced to close in 1936.

Under the direction of Fr. Nicholas Gelin, S.J., St. John’s reopened in 1965. "Today, St. John’s begins its second springtime with a planting that we pray will yield a harvest comparable to the first,” Fr. Gelin said. Indeed it has. Through the generous support of alumni, parents and friends, graduates of the new St. John’s have become today’s leaders in Toledo and other communities around the country.

The Campion Legacy Society was established to help ensure that financial circumstances never again force St. John’s Jesuit to shut its doors. The Society recognizes those individuals who have or who plan to support St. John’s Jesuit through a planned giving arrangement, such as a bequest, trust, or insurance.

While some legacy gifts are restricted for special projects, most go toward our endowment, ensuring a more stable future for the students of St. John’s Jesuit. With a gift of $10,000 or more, arrangements can be made to have a fund named in honor or memory of someone, providing a lasting legacy and tribute to that person and their family.

To learn more about the Campion Legacy Society and planning a legacy gift to St. John’s Jesuit, please contact Barbara Bobo, Advancement Coordinator:

St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy
5901 Airport Highway
Toledo, Ohio 43615
Telephone: 419 865-5743, ext. 295
Email: bbobo@sjjtitans.org