We’re grateful to celebrate the success of each of the Bishop’s Charity Events listed below. Thank you to all who contributed to these important events!
Taste the Goodness
August 3, 2024 | Downtown Sioux Falls Benefiting The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House & Center for Families
Taste the Goodness has become a “can’t miss” fundraising events of the summer. Held outdoors in downtown Sioux Falls, ore than 750 attendees enjoyed strolling from tent to tent, tasting a wide selection of foods, coffees, sodas, craft beers, wines and bourbons during this 10th annual event. The event featured a huge silent auction with mobile bidding, offering something for everyone! There were several games and activities offered, including a celebrity dunk tank, wine ring toss and other fun, interactive games. A total net of $87,195 was raised after expenses.
August 19, 2024 | The Country Club of Sioux Falls and Minnehaha Country Club Benefiting Broom Tree Retreat & Conference Center and the Youth & Family Camp
The Bishop’s Cup is the highly anticipated event held each August on two of South Dakota’s most pristine and premier course: Minnehaha Country Club and The Country Club of Sioux Falls, 251 golfers from all over the region competed for the coveted “Bishop’s Cup” – while raising fund for the continued support and upkeep of Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center and the Youth & Family Camp. After expenses, more than $116,000 was raised for this charity event.
September 16–17, 2024 | Horseshoe K Ranch – Kimball, SD Benefiting Newman Catholic Campus Ministries
Each September, pheasant hunters gather for the annual Bishop’s Charity Hunt. This event, held at Horseshoe K Ranch near Kimball, SD gave the participants the opportunity to enjoy their passion for hunting alongside Bishop Donald DeGrood, many priests of our diocese and friends old and new. This enjoyable and relaxing event invited participants to grow deeper in their faith while learning more about the important work happening within the Newman Catholic Campus Ministries on the college campuses throughout the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Eighty-five participants helped raise nearly $90,000 for Newman Catholic Campus Ministries.
October 12, 2024 | South Bend, Indiana Benefiting The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House
The Notre Dame Football Experience offered a unique opportunity for participants to experience a Notre Dame Football game, celebrity style! Two identical packages were awarded (through an auction and raffle) for four guests each. Guests were treated to the Notre Dame vs. Stanford game via a private jet, with four tickets on or near the 50-yard line, a private campus tour and tailgating on the campus. The highlight of the day was watching Notre Dame defeat Stanford 49 to 7! Thanks to the generosity of the Vikki Boehnen Copley family, Maguire and Premier, $43,000 was raised for the Vikki Boehnen Copley Memorial Endowment, benefiting the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House.
Don’t miss the 28th Annual Christmas at the Cathedral
December 12–15, 2024 | Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls Benefiting The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and the Cathedral of St. Joseph Endowments
Enjoy an evening of beautiful music and moving storytelling as we celebrate the hope and joy of God’s incarnation at this year’s Christmas at the Cathedral performance! This year’s theme, “Go in Peace,” is a first-hand account of the monumental events surrounding Jesus’ birth and His miraculous mission and impact, as experienced by Simeon and Anna. Simeon, who was told that he would not die until he saw the Messiah, and Anna, who prayed night and day in the temple, persevered in faith.
Looking for a fun and rewarding holiday experience?Sign up for one (or more) of our many volunteer opportunities! Invite a friend and share the joy of giving back!
Are you a baker? On Wednesday, December 11th we host a special performance and reception for the homeless and marginalized people in our community. We need more than 100 dozen cookies to treat our special guests at the reception. Sign up to donate cookies.
