Tribute, Memorial and Honorarium Gifts

Honorarium Tributes: Show your appreciation for the dedication of St. Lucy's teachers, the achievements of students and alumna, or the commitment of staff by making an honorarium gift. Your contribution supports the school and lets them know you care. Donate online, by phone, or by mail. Kindly provide the name of the person(s) you are honoring, and if available, their mailing address or a family member’s address, so we may inform them of your generous contribution.

Memorial Tributes: Families may choose to direct memorial gifts to St. Lucy's in memory of a cherished alumna or staff member. These gifts will support our students and carry on their legacy. Please indicate the name of your tribute in the comment section of the giving page.

Named Scholarships: Empower St. Lucy’s students by establishing a named scholarship through various means, such as one-time donations and multi-year pledges. To learn more about setting up a named scholarship, please contact our Advancement Office at (626) 963-0017 or via email at [email protected].

We invite you to join us in honoring the memory of our beloved deceased sisters:

Sr. Monica Collins: The longest serving Principal at St. Lucy's Priory High School
Mother Augusta Parle: Spearheaded the purchase of this Glendora property, the establishment of St. Lucy’s Priory in 1952 and St. Lucy’s Priory High School in 1962
Sr. Serena Stein: Served as the first Principal of St. Lucy’s
Sr. Theresa: The first Director of Advancement

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.”

We are committed to preserving the enduring spirit of our Catholic sisters. Please consider making a special tribute gift and/or share a favorite memory with our Benedictine Sisters today. You can add the name of the Sister(s) that impacted your life in the "Comment" section. All names submitted will be offered in the Benedictine Sisters’ prayer book for special Mass Intentions.

Sr. Monica Collins, OSB

Sr. Monica was known for her service in education in the San Diego and San Gabriel Valley regions. She was called to teach English and Religion at St. Lucy’s Priory High School in September, 1972 for 8 years, until she became Principal in 1980 and served 33 years of recognizable leadership.

During her era as leader, student education and drive saw 100% college enrollment and attendance, introduction into the teacher and student computer and technological era, Fine Arts Department with great art, theater, Musical and choral production, and a growth into a strong and challenging sports program that resulted in a memorable collection of well-deserved CIF banners.

Sr. Monica’s credentials include a BA in English from the University of San Diego, MA in English from Loyola Marymount University and an MA in Secondary Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco.

Sr. Monica is remembered for her understanding and care for all members of the school community. She guided the entire staff and student body into a community of caring individuals who challenged each other into growth as a spiritual individual and as a member of the larger Church and world society. Her kindness, understanding and compassion touched students, teachers, parents and guests.