Hevey Awards

The Endowment Fund has created the Monsignor Pierre Hevey Award to recognize individuals who reflect “Excellence in Faith and Community” among the corporate, donor and youth communities. The Award will be presented annually to those who continue the legacy of Monsignor Hevey through support of the faith-based activities and buildings of Ste. Marie, allowing the parish to remain a true Beacon on the Hill to all.

Msgr. Pierre Hevey was the second pastor of Ste Marie Parish, serving from 1882 to 1909. He came to Manchester from his native Quebec to serve the growing community of French-Canadian mill workers.
Msgr. Hevey had an ambitious vision for Ste. Marie and the west side neighborhood rapidly expanding around the church. Among the institutions he helped create to serve the needs of his community were schools, a convent, two orphanages, a nursing home, Notre Dame Hospital (now Catholic Medical Center) and La Caisse Populaire, Ste. Marie (the first credit union in the United States, now St. Mary’s Bank).
During his tenure he oversaw the planning and construction of parish buildings, including the magnificent church in active use today.  The eight buildings that form the beautiful campus are recognized as a National and State Historic Site.

Annual awards will be made to outstanding individuals who actively represent the values of faith and service to the community, in the footsteps of Monsignor Hevey.

Corporate – Community leaders who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to improve the lives of members of their organization and of the broader Manchester community, particularly on the city’s west side. Nominations may be suggested to the Endowment Fund Board, who will make the final decision.

Donor – Selected from among current supporters of the Endowment Fund, for their ongoing generosity and support of the objectives of the Fund and benefit to the Ste. Marie Parish.  Chosen by the Endowment Fund Board.

Youth – Students in high school or college who demonstrate excellence in their faith and academic studies, as well as significant involvement in activities to improve their parish and local communities. To be nominated by members of the Ste. Marie Parish (see nomination form), with review and final decision by the Endowment Fund Board.

Nomination Form for Youth Award
For consideration, a student must be nominated by a parishioner of Ste. Marie,Parish and supply a personal statement of his /her background, activities and reasons why he/she should be considered a deserving candidate for this award.

I (parishioner name)_____________________________ nominate the following student for the   Msgr. Pierre Hevey Youth Award.

Student name:________________________________________
Current School/ level: ___________________________________

To discuss my reasons further, I can be reached at
(Email or phone):____________________________________

How can your nominee be contacted for his/her personal statement?
Email or Phone __________________________________________

Nominations should be submitted via email to
[email protected]