American Cardinals Dinner
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The American Cardinals Dinner is an annual fundraiser that benefits The Catholic University of America
(CUA). Each year, a different U.S. archdiocese hosts the Cardinals Dinner, a black-tie
event which traditionally features all or most of the cardinals
who serve as residential or emeritus archbishop
s of various U.S. dioceses. It is traditionally preceded by a Mass
at the local cathedral
.
At the 2006 dinner, a gift of $8,000,000 from the Knights of Columbus
was announced, to renovate Keane Hall and rename it McGivney Hall after Father Michael J. McGivney, who founded the Knights in 1882 in New Haven, Conn.
, at the Hyatt Regency Houston and was co-hosted by Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of the University, and Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
, archbishop of Galveston-Houston
. Over 700 guests attended the gala, at which Angela House, a transitional-housing facility for women after incarceration, received the American Cardinals Encouragement Award. Sister Maureen O'Connell, O.P.
, president of Angela House, accepted the award and $10,000 grant on behalf of the Houston-based organization.
The Mass preceding the dinner was held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
, with Cardinal DiNardo as the principal celebrant
and Father O'Connell as the homilist. The principal concelebrants were Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., archbishop of Chicago; Roger Cardinal Mahony, archbishop of Los Angeles; Justin Cardinal Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia
; Seán Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., archbishop of Boston; William Cardinal Keeler
, archbishop emeritus of Baltimore; Adam Cardinal Maida, archbishop emeritus of Detroit; Edward Cardinal Egan, archbishop emeritus of New York; Archbishop Pietro Sambi
, apostolic nuncio to the United States; and Father O'Connell.
Other prelates concelebrating were Archbishop Donald Wuerl
, archbishop of Washington
and chancellor
of CUA, along with Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza
, Auxiliary Bishop
Joe S. Vasquez
, and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Vincent M. Rizzotto
of Galveston-Houston and Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Cantú
of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops...
(CUA). Each year, a different U.S. archdiocese hosts the Cardinals Dinner, a black-tie
Black tie
Black tie is a dress code for evening events and social functions. For a man, the main component is a usually black jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo...
event which traditionally features all or most of the cardinals
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
who serve as residential or emeritus archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
s of various U.S. dioceses. It is traditionally preceded by a Mass
Mass (liturgy)
"Mass" is one of the names by which the sacrament of the Eucharist is called in the Roman Catholic Church: others are "Eucharist", the "Lord's Supper", the "Breaking of Bread", the "Eucharistic assembly ", the "memorial of the Lord's Passion and Resurrection", the "Holy Sacrifice", the "Holy and...
at the local cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
.
At the 2006 dinner, a gift of $8,000,000 from the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
was announced, to renovate Keane Hall and rename it McGivney Hall after Father Michael J. McGivney, who founded the Knights in 1882 in New Haven, Conn.
Next dinner
The 2010 dinner will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, with the Mass to be held at the Cathedral of Christ the King.American Cardinals Encouragement Award
- 2009 – Angela House (Houston; transitional-housing facility for women after incarceration)
20th annual dinner
The 20th annual dinner was held in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, at the Hyatt Regency Houston and was co-hosted by Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., president of the University, and Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Daniel DiNardo
Daniel Nicholas DiNardo is an American cardinal of the Catholic Church. He is the second and current Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, serving since 2006. He previously served as Bishop of Sioux City from 1998 to 2004....
, archbishop of Galveston-Houston
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston encompasses of ten counties in the southeastern area of Texas: Galveston; Harris; Austin; Brazoria; Fort Bend; Grimes; Montgomery; San Jacinto; Walker; and Waller.The chancery of the diocese is located in Downtown Houston. The Archdiocese's...
. Over 700 guests attended the gala, at which Angela House, a transitional-housing facility for women after incarceration, received the American Cardinals Encouragement Award. Sister Maureen O'Connell, O.P.
Dominican Order
The Order of Preachers , after the 15th century more commonly known as the Dominican Order or Dominicans, is a Catholic religious order founded by Saint Dominic and approved by Pope Honorius III on 22 December 1216 in France...
, president of Angela House, accepted the award and $10,000 grant on behalf of the Houston-based organization.
The Mass preceding the dinner was held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston
The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a place of worship located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway in downtown Houston, Texas. The co-cathedral seats 1,820 people in its sanctuary. Together with the venerable St...
, with Cardinal DiNardo as the principal celebrant
Concelebration (Catholic Church)
In the Catholic Church, concelebration is the presiding of a number of priests at the celebration of the Eucharist with either a priest or bishop as the principal celebrant and the other priests and bishops present in the sanctuary assisting in the consecration of the Eucharist...
and Father O'Connell as the homilist. The principal concelebrants were Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., archbishop of Chicago; Roger Cardinal Mahony, archbishop of Los Angeles; Justin Cardinal Rigali, archbishop of Philadelphia
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in southeastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. It covers the City and County of Philadelphia as well as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The diocese was...
; Seán Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., archbishop of Boston; William Cardinal Keeler
William Henry Keeler
William Henry Keeler is an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Baltimore from 1989 to 2007 and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1994....
, archbishop emeritus of Baltimore; Adam Cardinal Maida, archbishop emeritus of Detroit; Edward Cardinal Egan, archbishop emeritus of New York; Archbishop Pietro Sambi
Pietro Sambi
Pietro Sambi was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate who served in the Vatican's Secretariat of State. At the time of his death, he was the Titular Archbishop of Bellicastrum and the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States....
, apostolic nuncio to the United States; and Father O'Connell.
Other prelates concelebrating were Archbishop Donald Wuerl
Donald Wuerl
Donald William Wuerl is an American cardinal of the Catholic Church. He is the sixth and current Archbishop of Washington, serving since 2006. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle and Bishop of Pittsburgh...
, archbishop of Washington
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It comprises the District of Columbia and Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's and Saint Mary's counties in the state of Maryland....
and chancellor
Chancellor (education)
A chancellor or vice-chancellor is the chief executive of a university. Other titles are sometimes used, such as president or rector....
of CUA, along with Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza
Joseph Fiorenza
Joseph Anthony Fiorenza is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the seventh Bishop and the first Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, serving from 1985 to 2006...
, Auxiliary Bishop
Auxiliary bishop
An auxiliary bishop, in the Roman Catholic Church, is an additional bishop assigned to a diocese because the diocesan bishop is unable to perform his functions, the diocese is so extensive that it requires more than one bishop to administer, or the diocese is attached to a royal or imperial office...
Joe S. Vasquez
Joe S. Vasquez
José Stephen Vásquez is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was appointed Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin on January 26, 2010. He was previously the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston....
, and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Vincent M. Rizzotto
Vincent M. Rizzotto
Vincent Michael Rizzotto is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston from 2001 to 2006.-Biography:...
of Galveston-Houston and Auxiliary Bishop Oscar Cantú
Oscar Cantu
Oscar Cantú is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He currently serves as the Auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio...
of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Antonio encompasses in Texas.The archdiocese includes the city of San Antonio and the following counties: Val Verde, Edwards, Kerr, Gillespie, Kendall, Comal, Guadalupe, Gonzales, Uvalde, Kinney, Medina, Bexar, Wilson, Karnes, Frio, Atascosa, and McMullen.On...
Past dinners
- December 12, 1989, in Washington, D.C.
- January 18, 1991, in New York, New York
- January 11, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois
- April 24, 1993, in Boston, Massachusetts
- April 16, 1994, in Washington, D.C.
- February 25, 1995, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- April 19, 1996, in Los Angeles, California
- June 6, 1997, in Detroit, Michigan
- May 1, 1998, in Baltimore, Maryland
- April 23, 1999, in Boston, Massachusetts
- May 5, 2000, in Chicago, Illinois
- April 27, 2001, in New York, New York
- April 26, 2002, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- May 2, 2003, in San Francisco, California
- April 23, 2004, in Saint Paul–Minneapolis, Minnesota
- January 28, 2005, in Miami, Florida
- April 28, 2006, in Washington, D.C.
- April 27, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada
- April 25, 2008, in Boston, Massachusetts
- April 24, 2009, in Houston, Texas
See also
- List of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- sortable List of living cardinals (by name, country, birthdate)
- College of CardinalsCollege of CardinalsThe College of Cardinals is the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church.A function of the college is to advise the pope about church matters when he summons them to an ordinary consistory. It also convenes on the death or abdication of a pope as a papal conclave to elect a successor...
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Bishop (Catholic Church)