Saturday, January 17, 2026

The Omni Dallas Hotel

6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Catholic Charities Dallas’ 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala

The Bishop’s Gala is Catholic Charities Dallas’ annual fundraiser, benefitting the eleven service groups and over 39 programs of Catholic Charities Dallas. Enjoy dinner, auctions, and dancing to live entertainment while you and your guests help support CCD’s important work.

Join us and be part of the difference for over 200,000 individuals annually.

Thank you to our 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala Co-Chairs

Pam and Tom Field &
Beth Ann and Russell Huber

2026 Honorary Chair

Msgr. Donald F. Zimmerman

Catholic Charities Dallas is pleased to announce and recognize Msgr. Donald F. Zimmerman as the Honorary Chair of the 28th Annual Bishop’s Gala. Prior to his retirement in 2020, Msgr. Zimmerman served the Diocese of Dallas for 50 years and was the pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church for nearly 3 decades. He has been a constant supporter of Catholic Charities Dallas’ mission and continually enhances our work through his support.

Featuring a live performance by

From Nairobi to Newark, Kool & the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history. Their undeniable funk and jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled R&B band of all time. Every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe.

Thanks to iconic songs like Celebration, Cherish, Jungle Boogie, Summer Madness, and Open Sesame, they’ve earned several awards, a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2018 and most recently, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Class of 2024.

Today, the group enjoys global fame and recognition along with a following that spans generations due in part to the group’s widely sampled catalogue. Their music is heard everywhere, from movie soundtracks to television commercials, including Rocky, Saturday Night Fever, Pulp Fiction, Wreck-It Ralph and countless others.

Become an Event Sponsor

Enjoy a memorable night of fellowship and fun, a gourmet dinner and cocktail hour, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and other special benefits with your sponsorship.

Event Sponsor Opportunities

Our generous partners help carry the mission further than ever.

Presenting Sponsorship $100,000 (SOLD OUT)

  • 2 tables of 10 with choice of premier seat selection
  • 4 invitations to the Band Meet & Greet
  • 8 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 8 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Complimentary car service to and from event or VIP parking, 1 hotel suite, and brunch for 2
  • Emcee recognition during event
  • Recognition in the event program, website, and printed materials

Entertainment Sponsorship $75,000 (SOLD OUT)

  • 2 tables of 10 with premier seating
  • 4 invitations to the Band Meet & Greet 
  • 6 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 6 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Emcee recognition during event
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Diamond Sponsorship $50,000

  • 2 tables of 10 with premier seating
  • 4 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 4 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Emcee recognition during event
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Platinum Sponsorship $25,000

  • 1 table of 10 with select seating
  • 4 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 4 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Gold Sponsorship $15,000

  • 1 table of 10 with select seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Silver Sponsorship $9,000

  • Table reservation for 6 with select seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Bronze Sponsorship $6,000

  • Table reservations for 4 with select seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Patron Sponsorship $3,000

  • Table reservation for 2 with select seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Recognition in the event program, website, and printed materials

Corporate Promotion Opportunities

Valet Sponsorship $20,000 (SOLD OUT)

  • Promotional item dropped in each vehicle and company signage at valet station
  • 1 table of 10 with select seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop 
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials

Welcome Sponsorships $20,000

  • 1 table for 10 with premium seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop
  • Recognition in event program, website, and printed materials
  • Select 1:

    • Bar: Logo at bar stations and on bar napkins
    • Program: Full color ad on back cover of a minimum of 1,000 programs
    • Live Auction: Logo printed on auction bid paddles

Elevation Sponsorships $15,000

  • Table reservation for 10 with select seating
  • 2 invitations to the Underwriting Reception 
  • 2 invitations to the Toast with the Bishop 
  • Recognition in the event program, website and printed materials
  • Select 1:
    • Décor: Logo on ballroom tables
    • Favor: Logo on printed party favors
    • Big Board: Logo on all auction tables

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

Michele and John Stephens

Platinum Sponsors

Mary Lynn and Fred Bangs

Lynn and Win Bell

Laura and Jerry Braun

Melissa and Stephen Brooks

Irma and Alfredo Duarte

Carmen and Raul Estrada

Kay Irvin

Richard D. Kelly

Marguerite and Michael Marz

Kathleen Muldoon and Robert S. Hendler

Chris and Joe Popolo

Mary and Bill Sladek

Joanie and Tom Stephens

Betty and Steve Suellentrop

Mary Ann and Max Wernick

Trudy and Bob Wright

Elevation Sponsors

Huitt-Zollars, Inc.

KPMG

Silver Sponsors

Jacqueline and Peter Costanza

Tanya and Greg Deiter

Dana and Dean Hoover & Colleen and David Tucker

LERMA/Advertising

Mary and Steve Sallman

Marianne and Roger Staubach

Troutman Pepper Locke

Patron Sponsors

Rebecca and Alex Almanza

Bishop Lynch High School

Lois and Ed Cartwright

Thomas W. Codd

Laura and Chris Curran

ExponentHR

Prisila and Shane Foss

Camille and David Fournier

Catherine and Reginald Foxworth

Jennifer and John Gates

Carol and Doug Gockel

Rita and Joe Hogan

Kasey and Bill Hollon

J.M. Haggar, Jr. Family Foundation

Dolores and Mark Kelly

Patty and Jim Ken

Jody and Brent McDaniel

M. Gale

Lisa and Randall Muck

Ann Oliverio and Bill Nasser

Laurie and David Peterman

Bob Rice Family

Candice and Scott Schober

Kathy and Alan Stewart

Lucia and Jerry Welch

Ana and Jim Yoder

Diamond Sponsors

Inwood National Bank

Markham Family Foundation

Valet Sponsor

Storgate

Gold Sponsors

Aileen and Jack Pratt Foundation

Vanessa and Vincent Bosworth

Maureen Brodnax

Sue and Joe Brooks

Betty and Michael Bullington

Marti and Jim Burke

Catholic Diocese of Dallas

Catholic Housing Initiative

Christ the King Catholic Church

Carmen and Joe Coleman

Tere and Javier Creixell

Mary Claire and Bill Dahlstrom

Carol and Joe Dingman

Laura and Jim Einspanier

Pam and Tom Field

Frost Bank

Jean and Rich Fuchs

Beth Ann and Russell Huber

Mary Emma Ackels Karam, Jackson Walker, & The Ackels Foundation

Nancy and John Kraft & Bernadette and Jim Olson

Vicky and Doug Lattner and Ursuline Academy of Dallas

Georgia and Marc Lyons

Linda and Tom McCarthy & Natalie and Conor McCarthy

Barbara and Jim Moroney

Rozene Pride

Denise and Denis Simon & Sandi Stevens

St. Rita Catholic Parish

Mary and Mike Terry

The Rosewood Corporation

Kristen and Craig Vinci

Kathleen and Dave Woodyard

Bronze Sponsors

Jane and Don Hanratty

Pam and Paul Harris

Julie and Frank Hubach

Kathy and Joe Murphy

Mutual of America

Jeanne and Peter Rickert

The Catholic Foundation

Questions? Please contact us at gala@ccdallas.org or 469.801.8134