The Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna celebrates exemplary Christian ministry. The purpose is to recognize, honor, and celebrate the wisdom, experience, maturity, and achievements of older persons in the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
- Confirmed/received Episcopalian aged 65 or older currently making a contribution in their congregation or community
- Lay or clergy
- Faithfully ministering in family, community, church, nation, or world
- Publicly acknowledging a positive image of the contributions of aging persons
Criteria for Nomination
- Living examples of Christian witness, compassionate lives of faithfulness to the gospel of Christ Jesus; the hope of the gospel for all persons in the diocese
- Outstanding service to the church
- Living community of prayer
- Model for Christian living
- Look to society for images of life that are lived in imitation of Christ
Duties of Members
- Pray for bishops and diocese
- Advise bishops or others when asked
- Encourage local parish/mission and other individuals to actively seek knowledge and understanding of the realities of aging
- Continue to present a positive image of aging
- Share wisdom as all seek to grow in the stature of Christ
Class of 2025
The 2025 annual induction ceremony and luncheon was held September 23 at the Procter Center. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Carolyn Anderson, St. Peter’s, Gallipolis
Jean Benning, St. Patrick’s, Lebanon
Kathie Boggs, St. Paul’s, Chillicothe
Richard Boggs, St. Paul’s, Chillicothe
James Bolden Jr., St. Margaret’s, Trotwood
Kathy Doane, All Saints, Cincinnati
Connie Elliott, Epiphany, Nelsonville
The Rev. Roger Foote, Calvary, Cincinnati
Nancy Fouts, Trinity, Newark
Marjorie Fox, Christ Church Cathedral
Ellen Hammond, Indian Hill Church
Jim Hammond, Indian Hill Church
Linda Heid, St. Peter’s, Delaware
Sue Heighberger, Christ Church Cathedral
Cherie Holland, St. Luke’s, Granville
Yvonne “Bonnie” John, Trinity, Newark
Ellie O. Johnson, St. Andrew’s, Cincinnati
Barb Keyes, St. Mark’s, Columbus
Paul Leffler, Church of the Advent, Cincinnati
John Nolan, St. Barnabas, Montgomery
The Rev. John Paddock, St. Christopher’s, Fairborn
The Rt. Rev. Ken Price, St. Patrick’s, Dublin
Mariann Price, St. Patrick’s, Dublin
Dave Proctor, St. Luke’s, Granville
Ken Rex, Christ Church, Glendale
John Smith, St. Philip’s, Circleville
Sue Smith, St. Philip’s, Circleville
Jack Southard, Holy Trinity, Oxford
Sally Southard, Holy Trinity, Oxford
Carol Uhl, St. John’s, Lancaster
Carol Wagner, Trinity, Newark
Judi Whitmore Davis, Epiphany, Nelsonville
Scott Yeazell, Christ Church, Springfield
Pictures of the event have been posted in our online photo album.
Nomination to the Society
Congregations are invited to nominate one individual from their community, lay or clergy. Nominations for the Class of 2026 will open in May 2026. The Class of 2026 will be inducted at a ceremony and Eucharist at the Procter Center on September 9, 2026.
Members of the Society of St. Simeon and St. Anna
Please submit any changes to this list to Canon Julie Murray.
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