Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

On November 14, 2025, parishioners and friends from across the Diocese of Peoria will gather to celebrate 150 years of faith, ministry and mission in Central Illinois. This historic milestone will be commemorated through the Foundation Gala — an evening of elegance, reflection, and joyful unity, held under the theme: “Proclaiming Christ: Yesterday, Today, and Forever.”

This celebration will include a formal dinner, live music, and a professional artist painting a new piece live that evening that will be auctioned off. All attendees (or one per couple) will also receive a commemorative 150th Anniversary keepsake ornament to mark this momentous occasion.

We invite you to play a vital role in making this celebration possible by joining us as a Gala Sponsor. Your sponsorship helps to offset event costs and fuels ministries that serve our communities including Catholic Charities, vocations, schools, and faith formation. We hope you will join us in making our Foundation Gala an evening to remember in the history of our diocese.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors will be recognized in the Gala program, event signage, and diocesan media. Additional acknowledgments may be provided based on tier of sponsorship. Our Diamond level sponsors will also receive a table (10) at the Gala.

• Diamond Sponsor – $5,000+

• Ruby Sponsor – $2,500

• Emerald Sponsor – $1,000

• Sapphire Sponsor – $500

• Pearl Sponsor – $250

Gifts of other amounts are deeply appreciated and will be recognized in the program as Mission Supporters.

Sincerely,

Dan Onderko
Director of Development & Stewardship