In the early 1980s, the Sisters of St. Edward’s in Winnipeg took on the responsibility of sponsoring refugees, while Sister Katherine Boechler, drawing from her experiences in India and Bangladesh, extended support to a dozen refugees upon her retirement from teaching. Meanwhile, a Filipino refugee found sanctuary in convents belonging to the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions until gaining Canadian citizenship. The commitment to refugee ministry was reinforced at the Provincial and Congregational Chapters of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, respectively. Sister Aileen Gleason, driven by her faith and unwavering dedication, spearheaded the development of a comprehensive refugee program, envisioning a second chance at life for these individuals. In 1992, Hospitality House was established at 60 Mortimer Place, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Sister Aileen Gleason and Rev. Jim Wolf. This home, owned and financially supported by St. John’s Anglican Cathedral, became a beacon of hope for refugees, exemplifying Canada's commitment to welcoming those in need. While Sister Aileen Gleason played a pivotal role in the ministry's evolution, subsequent leadership transitions occurred with Sister Margaret Purdie assuming the role of executive director in 2002, succeeded by Tom Denton in 2006. The board of directors, originally formed as an advisory board by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, now oversees HHRM as a non-profit organization. Despite transferring full responsibility to the board, the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions maintain a strong emotional connection to the refugee ministry, continuing to contribute financially. Financial support also stems from various faith communities, private foundations, and individual donors. In recent years, HHRM has reaffirmed its position as Canada's largest individual private sponsor of refugees, sponsoring nearly 2,000 refugees in 2011 alone.