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[Time For Giving](https://ccdallas.org/time-for-giving-donate/) # Catholic Charities Dallas’ 21st Annual Bishop’s Gala Tops $2MM [Press Releases](https://news.ccdallas.org/tag/press-releases) **DALLAS (SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019) –** This year, the spotlight and theme of the evening was “Love In Action”, displaying the power of love and caring for those in need throughout Catholic Charities Dallas’ 127 years of service. The 21st annual event was sponsored by WestPark Fund, LP and kicked off at 5:30 p.m. with a special VIP toast with The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of Dallas and was attended by the event’s underwriters, including some of the most influential business and social leaders from the Dallas community. The main festivities began at 6 p.m. and featured one of America’s legendary rock and roll performers, John Fogerty, former singer and songwriter for Creedence Clearwater Revival. The event was held at the Omni Hotel Dallas with all proceeds benefitting CCD. “We are so grateful to all who have given tirelessly of their time, talent, and treasure to help Catholic Charities Dallas continue and expand our mission to help those in need in North Texas”, says President and CEO of Catholic Charities Dallas, Dave Woodyard. “We are truly blessed with some of the most amazing supporters and volunteers anyone could ask for.” This year’s esteemed Gala Committee Chairs were Michele and John Stephens, who were supported by Honorary Chairs Phyllis and Guy Conces, and a strong committee consisting of: Raffle Chair: Laura Hyman, Jeanne Carey, Michelle Corbin, and Kelly Madonna Live Auction Chair: Megan Martinez, Linda McCarthy Big Board Auction Chair: Mary Manning, Susan Brosnahan, Nancy Mello, and Christina Neuhoff Production Chair: David Small Wine Pull Chair: Yvette Riccione, Kathy Bedard, Larraine Jobe, Connie Pritchett, Penny Sanders, and Annette Weidenfeller **Host/Underwriting Committee Members** Chair: Michele and John Stephens Rebecca and Alex Almanza Mary Lynn and Fred Bangs Colleen and Peter Bowler Marina and Jim Bradley Susan and Pat Brosnahan Mara and Ray Chavez Shelly and Tom Codd Phyllis and Guy Conces Michelle and Bill Corbin Laura and Chris Curran Emily and Scott Deke Cindy and Phil Eichenholz Mely and Raul Estrada Andrea Gates Rita and Joe Hogan Chrissie and Bill Keffler Vicky and Doug Lattner Mary and Howard Manning Megan and David Martinez Linda and Tom McCarthy Kathy and Bob McDermott Lydia and Dan Novakov Dorothy and John O’Dwyer Marie Quintana Yvette and Nick Riccione Jeffrey Schneider Karen and Rick Schornack Denise and Denis Simon Mary and Bill Sladek Joanie and Tom Stephens Betty and Steve Suellentrop Angela and Mark Taken Andy and Pat Walsh Susan and John Wellik **About Catholic Charities Dallas** *For more than 127 years, Catholic Charities Dallas has helped the poor and most vulnerable in four core mission areas: strengthening families, alleviating hunger, preventing homelessness, and welcoming the stranger; and calls the community to action. Catholic Charities Dallas serves more than 35,000 individuals each year, regardless of their faith. In addition, more than 4,125 people volunteer more than 40,000 hours each year. Our services provide assistance to families in need throughout the nine counties that make up the Diocese of Dallas, including: Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro, and Rockwall. For more information, visit our website at* [*www.ccdallas.org*](https://ccdallas.org)*. Follow us on social media at* [*www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesdallas*](http://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesdallas) *and* [*www.twitter.com/ccofdallas*](http://www.twitter.com/ccofdallas) *.* #### About Catholic Charities Catholic Charities Dallas is a faith-based social service agency focused on improving the quality of life for people in need. 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