Join Today
and Breathe New Life
into Dowd Chapel
Join Today and Breathe New Life into Dowd Chapel
By joining the Mary Dowd Society, you can join this exceptional group of individuals who are on a mission to ensure the ongoing upkeep and beautification of our beloved house of worship and reflection.
Dowd Memorial of the Immaculate Conception — or Dowd Chapel, as it is commonly called — is one of the most iconic buildings in the Village of Boys Town. The chapel has served as a sanctuary of healing and hope for Boys Town youth for more than 75 years. While it still stands proudly as one of the most recognizable landmarks on the Boys Town campus, Dowd Chapel is showing its age and needs some extensive repairs. Among the repairs needed are restoration of the stained-glass windows, replacement of the antiquated heating and cooling systems, and repairs and upgrades to the organ and sound system. Repairs are estimated at $3 million.
Please consider joining the Mary Dowd Society by giving an annual gift at one of these levels:
St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, was known for his compassion and caring. Father Flanagan always believed that every child should have a positive father figure in their lives.
What you get: Added to monthly mailing list, name listed in Dowd bulletin (one time upon joining) & Membership Certificate
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Nellie, Father Flanagan’s beloved older sister, devoted her life to helping Father and their siblings. Often referred to as the "Angel of Boys Town," Nellie served as a loving, motherly figure to the children.
What you get: Same as above + custom stained-glass window print & Finding Happiness Irish Prayer book
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After spending his youth as a slave working as a shepherd, St. Patrick became a devote Christian and priest and is credited with converting Ireland to Christianity. Father Flanagan considered him a role model in enlightened care for children.
What you get: Same as above + name recognition on Hall of History donor screen
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St. John Bosco dedicated his life to caring for and educating poor and homeless youth, helping them to find lodging, develop their faith and avoid getting into trouble. Like Father Flanagan, he believed that all children must know they are loved.
What you get: Same as above + exclusive invites to in-person events and gatherings
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Father Flanagan had a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom he had prayed to save him when he was quite ill. He selected her to be the patroness of Boys Town and prayed the consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary daily with Boys Town youth.
What you get: Same as above + replica of stained-glass window.
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