FAQ's

Have you named St. John’s University in your will, trust or otherwise included us in your estate plans?
If so, we are pleased to welcome you as a member of The McCallen Society, our legacy society. 

What is the McCallen Society?
The McCallen Society was named after Reverend Thomas J. McCallen, C.M. whose progressive vision for St. John’s University included the purchase of the site that would become the Queens campus. Members of the McCallen Society share Father McCallen’s foresight and dedication to ensuring the ongoing stability of the University through their estate plans.  

How to Become a member?
Please let us know that you’ve included St. John’s University in your estate plans. We look forward to properly thanking you and expressing to you the importance of your gift to the future of our University. We respect your wishes to remain anonymous, if you so choose and any details of your gift that you disclose are held in confidence.  

How do we thank you?
When you become a member of the McCallen Society, we thank you by extending these lifetime benefits:

  • Invitations to special events
  • Invitation to the Annual McCallen Society Recognition Luncheon hosted by President, Donald J. Harrington, C.M. 
  • Selective University publications like the McCallen Message Newsletter, McCallen Society yearly calendar and Alumni magazine. 
  • Recognized in the St. John’s Honor Roll of Donors
  • Access to the St. John’s University Alumni Community 
  • McCallen Society pin