Catholic Charities Spring Celebration 2025

Thank you to those who could join us at Catholic Charities Boston’s Spring Celebration as we celebrated the critical work we do in the community and as we honored Kevin Phelan, Co-chairman of Colliers Boston, with the John and Virginia Kaneb Justice and Compassion Award.

On behalf of the countless families whose lives will be uplifted, we are humbled by the generous support of this unforgettable event. If you were unable to join us, there’s still time to make a difference. As the need for our programs continues to rise, your support is more important than ever.

To make a gift to Catholic Charities Boston, please visit our Support Us page.

2025 Honoree: Kevin Phelan

Nearly 450 guests gathered at the Fairmont Copley Plaza to honor Kevin Phelan’s remarkable lifelong work as a social justice advocate, community builder, and philanthropist.

Friends and colleagues shared touching remarks about Kevin’s leadership and impact in this tribute video.

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Kevin Phelan

We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their sponsorship support of Catholic Charities Spring Celebration.

 

Presenting Sponsors

Cummings Foundation logo

Jeff and Karla Kaneb

united way logo

 

 

Kindness Sponsors

Peter Lynch

 

Compassion Sponsors

Patricia Dinneen and John Mooney

Peter and Patti Gibson

Gary and Diane Kaneb

Mark F. Murphy

Maura T. Murphy

Stephanie and Andrew O’Brien

Barbara Roche

Brendan and Kerry Swords

 

Justice Sponsors

Keith and Megan Anderson

Lisa and John Batter

Jack and Cathy Brennan

Doug Briggs and Claudia Sorgi

Paul and Margaret Chisholm

Joe and Nancy Craven

James and Janice DiStasio

Eversource Foundation

Daniel and RoseMary Fuss

James and Jo-Anne Gallagher

Karen and Rob Hale

Paul and Jean Hanley

John L. Harrington

Linda and Jay Hooley

Robert and Kathleen Ix

Jay Kaiser

Kelly Family Foundation

Annemarie and Mark Kerwin

Karl and Marie Kyriss

Richard C. Lord

Brian and Margaret McNeill

Michael and Kathleen Nilles

Linda and Thomas Norton

Kevin and Anne Phelan

Providence College

Rockport Mortgage Corporation

Saint Cecilia Parish

Paul and Mary Beth Sandman

Jean C. Tempel

Michael and Denyse Turpin

Kelley Tuthill and Brendan Ward

William and Emi Winterer

 

Dignity Sponsors

Build the Faith

Consigli Construction

Janet and C. Michael Daley

Elizabeth and Gonzague de Montrichard

Digger and Susan Donahue

Dot Joyce Consulting

Ronald M. Druker and The Druker Company, Ltd

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Mayor Thomas Koch

Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

Sean and Leslie McGrath

Maura Murphy and Michael Racette

Pinnacle HR Solutions

Rasky Partners

Related Beal

Robert J. Devereaux Corp.

Bill Sheehan

Mike and Maureen Sheehan

Marshall M. and Barbara J. Sloane Private Foundation
Linda Sloane Kay

 

Charity Sponsors

AAFCPAs

Lisa Alberghini and Peter Roche

BNY Wealth

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

Colliers

Lynne and David Hegarty

Jackson Lewis P.C.

James and Mary Judge

William and Annmarie Kennedy

Kevin and Sharon MacKenzie

Eileen McAnneny and Robert Burke

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart

Liza and Tom O’Reilly

RKD Group

Schelzi Family

USA East Jesuits

 

About Spring Celebration

Catholic Charities Spring Celebration is an annual benefit for Catholic Charities of Boston’s areas of greatest need. The agency’s four core services provide a holistic approach to serving our clients through Basic Needs, Adult Education & Workforce Development, Family & Youth Services, and Refugee & Immigrant Services.

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