Catholic Renewal Wine Masterclass: Pinot Noir: Is Burgundy Still the Pinnacle? Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Catholic Renewal “World of Pinot Noir” event raised funds for Catholic Charities’ programs. Guests enjoyed a blind tasting of Burgundy wines alongside top Pinot Noirs from South Africa, Germany, and Australia, exploring whether Burgundy still holds its place as the holy grail.
The evening included a raffle for a case of wine, and donation cards, starting at $750, encouraged contributions. Bill Derrough’s moving story inspired generous giving. Heather Lennox opened the event, with closing remarks by Frank Oswald.
Young Catholic Renewal Summer Reception, Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Union League Club, New York City
Members of Young Catholic Renewal met at the Union League Club for a summer networking reception. The event cost was underwritten by generous sponsors, and 100% of proceeds went towards supporting the work of Catholic Charities emergency food programs.
The Twelfth Annual St Francis Reception, Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Catholic Renewal Saint Francis Reception raises money in support of the Catholic Charities’ Feeding Our Neighbors program. This event honored Neil Augustine, Vice Chairman, Co-Head of Financing Advisory & Restructuring for North America at Greenhill, and Timothy Graulich, Partner at Davis Polk with the Saint Francis Service Award. A Lifetime Achievement Award was also presented to The Honorable Robert Drain (Ret.), Of Counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
Young Catholic Renewal Summer Reception, Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Tavern on the Green, New York City
Members of Young Catholic Renewal met at Tavern on the Green for a summer networking reception. The event cost was underwritten by generous sponsors, and 100% of proceeds went towards supporting the work of Catholic Charities emergency food programs.
Catholic Renewal Wine Tasting: Reenactment of the Judgement of Paris, Thursday, April 27, 2023
The University Club of New York
The wine tasting was led by Master of Wine, Mary Gorman McAdams. The event was underwritten by several supporting firms.
Catholic Renewal Holy Week Mass and Reception, Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Members of Catholic Renewal gathered for a Holy Week Mass celebrated by Monsignor Kevin Sullivan at Church of Our Savior. Mass was followed by a reception at the Union League Club.
The Eleventh Annual St. Francis Reception, Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Catholic Renewal Saint Francis Reception raises money in support of the Catholic Charities’ Feeding Our Neighbors program. This event honored Robert Del Genio, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, and Richard Richard W. Morgner, Managing Director and Joint Global Head of Debt Advisory and Restructuring at Jefferies LLC.
Young Catholic Renewal Summer Reception, Thursday, July 14, 2022
Tavern on the Green, New York City
Members of Young Catholic Renewal met at Tavern on the Green for a summer networking event. The event cost was underwritten by generous supporters, and 100% of proceeds went towards supporting the work of Catholic Charities to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless.
Catholic Renewal Third Annual Bordeaux Masterclass: Right Bank vs. Left Bank, Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The University Club of New York
The Bordeaux Masterclass was led by Master of Wine, Mary Gorman McAdams. The event was underwritten by several supporting firms.
Catholic Renewal Holy Week Mass and Reception, Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Members of Catholic Renewal gathered for a Holy Week Mass celebrated by Monsignor Kevin Sullivan at Church of Our Savior. Mass was followed by a reception featuring a discussion with author Michael O’Loughlin.
Young Catholic Renewal Thanksgiving Service Event, Monday, November 22, 2021
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center, New York City
Young Catholic Renewal met to assemble food for Catholic Charities’ annual Turkey Distribution. The following morning, Thanksgiving meals were distributed to families and individuals in need.
The Tenth Annual St. Francis Reception September 21, 2021
The Tenth Annual St. Francis Reception was a milestone to be remembered, raising over $1.3 million in support of Catholic Charities’ emergency food programs. Congratulations to our honorees, William Q. Derrough, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Recapitalization & Restructuring Group, Moelis & Company and Jay M. Goffman, Vice Chairman, Global Advisory North America, Rothschild & Co. This event provided over one million meals to New Yorkers in need.
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Young Catholic Renewal Virtual Coffee Cupping & Networking July 15, 2021
Catholic Renewal Pop-Up Food Pantry Friday, April 30, 2021
Together with Catholic Charities, Young Catholic Renewal provided 500 individuals and families in need with boxes of nutritious food at the first dedicated Catholic Renewal food pantry in the Bronx.
Advent Mass & Reception Monday, December 16, 2019 6:30 p.m.
Catholic Renewal gathered for a special Advent Mass to celebrate the season. A reception followed at the rectory of Church of Our Saviour, New York City.
Young Catholic Renewal Thanksgiving Service Event Monday, November 25, 2019
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center, New York City
Young Catholic Renewal met to set up for Catholic Charities’ annual Turkey Distribution. The following morning, over 800 Thanksgiving meals were distributed to families and individuals in need. After setting up, the group of young professionals walked to a local restaurant for networking.
Catholic Renewal Fall Reception September 16, 2019
Thanks to our generous sponsors, the 2019 Catholic Renewal Fall Reception broke records, raising over $1.4 million to support Catholic Charities’ efforts to provide meals to hungry New Yorkers. Another congratulations to Lisa Donahue, Global Co-Lead of Turnaround and Restructuring Services of AlixPartners, and Susheel Kirpalani, Chair of Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sillivan, LLP, on receiving the St. Francis Service Awards and Papal Blessings.
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Young Catholic Renewal Summer Reception July 10, 2019
Haven Rooftop at the Sactuary Hotel, New York City
The young professionals of Young Catholic Renewal met for a rooftop networking reception. Matthew Kelsey, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, was recognized for his role in starting the group as he transitions into a senior leadership position.
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Young Catholic Renewal Prepares for the Turkey Distribution November 19, 2018
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center, New York City
Young Catholic Renewal, the young professionals branch of Catholic Renewal, met to assemble food for Catholic Charities’ annual Turkey Distribution. The following morning, 870 Thanksgiving meals were distributed to families and individuals in need.
All Saints’ Day Evening Mass November 1, 2018
Church of Our Saviour, New York City
Mass celebrated by Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities
The Fall Reception September 17, 2018
Thanks to our generous sponsors, the 2018 Catholic Renewal Fall Reception once again broke records, raising nearly $1.3 million to support Catholic Charities’ efforts to provide meals to hungry New Yorkers. Another congratulations to Dennis F. Dunne, Partner of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, and Deirdre A. McGuinness, Managing Director and Head of Sales of Epiq, on receiving the St. Francis Service Awards and Papal Blessings.
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Young Corporate Restructuring Professionals Networking July 11, 2018
The first Young Catholic Renewal networking event raised over $10,000 to help feed the hungry and homeless in and around New York City. Thank you for supporting this important mission while also having a good time.
Breakfast at the Cardinal’s Residence May 29, 2018
Cardinal Dolan hosted Catholic Renewal’s diamond sponsors for a special breakfast in gratitude for their support helping Catholic Charities feed the hungry.
Bordeaux Masterclass Wine Tasting April 24, 2018
Masters of Wine, Mary Gorman-McAdams and Mary Ewing-Mulligan, led a masterclass on Bordeaux classified growths. The vertical tasting followed three wines over three vintages. The event was underwritten by several supporting firms.
Lenten Mass March 15, 2018
Members of the corporate restructuring industry gathered for evening mass at Church of Our Saviour. Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities.
Young Professionals’ Midnight Run November 8, 2017
Midnight Runs do not happen at midnight or involve running, but they do help New Yorkers in need. Young Catholic Renewal assembled and distributed food and socks to homeless people throughout New York City. The distribution of items took place in the area surrounding Penn Station.
Fall Mass and Fellowship November 2, 2017
Members of the corporate restructuring industry gathered for evening mass at Church of Our Saviour. Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities. Fellowship followed at the Union League Club.
The Fall Reception September 25, 2017
Thanks to the generous supporters of the 2017 Fall Reception, Catholic Renewal raised nearly $1.2 million to provide food to those in need. In light of Puerto Rico’s particular need this year, more than $100,000 of funds raised were earmarked to help provide aid for hurricane relief.
The reception honored leaders in New York’s restructuring community, Patrick J. Nash, Jr. of Kirkland & Ellis and The Honorable Arthur J. Gonzalez (Ret.).
YCR Midnight Run April 27th, 2017
Young Catholic Renewal once again hosted a distribution of food and other basic supplies to homeless people throughout New York City. The distribution of items took place in the area surrounding Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station.
Lenten Mass and Fellowship March 30th, 2017
Members of the restructuring industry gathered for evening mass at Church of Our Saviour. Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities. Fellowship followed at the Union League Club.
Catholic Renewal Reception Monday, September 12, 2016
Catholic Renewal raised more than $900,000 to assist Catholic Charities in feeding the hungry throughout the Archdiocese of New York. More than 185 sponsoring firms contributed approximately $870,000 and the inaugural Catholic Renewal Live and Online Auction raised an additional $47,000, helping further Catholic Renewal’s mission of providing meals for those in need. The event was held at the New York Athletic Club and honored D.J. (Jan) Baker, Partner of Latham & Watkins, who was presented with the 2016 St. Francis Service Award. Thanks to the more than 500 professionals in the restructuring industry who attended the event as well as to all the sponsoring firms.
Fifth Annual Cocktail Reception benefiting Catholic Charities Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Catholic Renewal raised more than $1.1 million to assist Catholic Charities in feeding the hungry throughout the Archdiocese of New York. Sponsoring firms contributed to more than $835,000 and the Jones Day Foundation provided a grant in the amount of $250,000 for Feeding Our Neighbors. The event was held at the New York Athletic Club and honored Corinne Ball, Partner of Jones Day, who was presented with the 2015 St. Francis Service Award by His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan. Thanks to the more than 500 professionals in the restructuring industry who attended the event as well as all the sponsoring firms.
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Fourth Annual Cocktail Reception benefiting Catholic Charities Monday, September 8, 2014
Catholic Renewal raised more than $600,000 to assist Catholic Charities in feeding the hungry throughout the Archdiocese of New York. Special thanks to Kirkland and Ellis, a Diamond Sponsor, for graciously hosting the event at their conference center in New York City. Alan W. Kornberg, chair of the bankruptcy and corporate reorganization department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, was presented with the 2014 St. Francis Service Award. Thanks to all of our sponsors and the 500-plus restructuring professionals who attended the event.
Third Annual Cocktail Reception benefiting Catholic Charities Tuesday, September 9, 2013
Catholic Renewal raised more than $300,000 to assist Catholic Charities in feeding the hungry throughout the Archdiocese of New York. The reception was held at the Kirkland & Ellis Conference Center. It honored Barry W. Ridings, managing director of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, for his steadfast commitment to the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York and the corporate restructuring industry.
More than 200 restructuring professionals attended the event along with His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan.
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