We are pleased to honor John and Ann Gillen, the recipients of the 2022 Heart of Jesus Award from SPIRITUS Ministries. This award recognizes individuals who have made an oustanding contribution to the mission of SPIRITUS/Mount Tabor Center.

The twofold mission of SPIRITUS is to inspire thousands of young Catholics and form young adults as lifelong missionary disciples and leaders for the Church.

John and Ann have been supporters of SPIRITUS since 2005, offering savvy business advice as well as significant financial gifts to ensure that SPIRITUS Missionaries can inspire youth for generations to come.

The generosity of John and Ann Gillen and the Gillen Family Foundation has made it possible for SPIRITUS to grow and flourish over the past 18 years.

Please join us in celebrating their generosity!

Because of John, Ann, and other generous supporters, since 2009, SPIRITUS:

Inspired over 60,170 students
Provided 1,821 dynamic retreats
Formed over 130 young adult missionaries
Helped 24 missionaries pursue priesthood or religious life
Equipped 75 missionaries to work in various ministries throughout Wisconsin and the US

"One reason we got involved is because we wanted to support vocations and see the young people at church. We challenged SPIRITUS to do something about it and they did." - John Gillen

Please consider donating to SPIRITUS in John and Ann's honor. The Gillens will match your gift up to $100,000.

"SPIRITUS has been very successful and we want it to continue," says John. "There is more work to do."

Thank you for partnering with us to help young Catholics encounter the love of Jesus!

Heart of Jesus 2022

Join SPIRITUS in Honoring John and Ann Gillen