THANK YOU! Your Generosity Turns a Night of Celebration into Lifelong Impact
The 2025 Spirit of St. Nicholas Ball welcomed more than 900 generous guests and sponsors, whose collective support raised over $3.3 million for our neighbors in need. Every dollar given will provide direct assistance to individuals and families facing hardship.
In the year ahead, your generosity will bring hope and stability to the thousands of lives strengthened by Catholic Charities’ work.
Thank you for being part of this cherished tradition, for sharing your compassion, and for reminding us of the true spirit of the season.
To see photos from the evening, click here. Photo booth pictures may be found here.
“You’re helping give hope to somebody that may not have it anywhere else,” said Shawn, whose story was shared in this video.
Special thanks to our Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball Chairs and Vice Chairs for their generosity, vision, and partnership!
| Quinn and Debbie Stepan | Patrick and Jenny Nicole Fisher |
| 2025 Chairs | 2026 Chairs |
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Premier Dinner Sponsor
Beth Moritz and Mark Filip / Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Steve and Christy King
Chip and Ellen Mulaney
Jim and Molly Perry
Quinn and Debbie Stepan
Tim and Sue Sullivan
Seraphim Sponsor
Patrick and Jenny Nicole Fisher
Cherubim Sponsor
Anne M. and J. Patrick Gallagher, Jr. / Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
PNC / Scott and Rhonda Swanson
Wintrust / Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wehmer and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murphy
Archangel Sponsor
Ascension Illinois
Jennifer and Gerald Beeson
David and Joan Hoese
Guardian Angel Sponsor
Jerry and Judy Castellini
CIBC
Deloitte
Shaun and Andreea Herholz
JMJ Foundation
Sheila M. Mickus
Misericordia
Northern Trust
P&S Smith Family Charitable Fund
Perry Family Charitable Foundation
Bill and Meg Phelan
Rich and Megan Witzel
Angel Table
Maryjeanne and Richard Burke
Cozen O’Connor Foundation
Tom and Kristina Ehrhart
Fort Dearborn Partners, Inc.
Guerin Family Charitable Fund
James and Margaret Herrmann
Mark and Mary Hoppe and Family
Scott and Marcy Johnson
Barb and Tony Kesman
Therese Krieger and Gordon Ziols
Peter and Dawn Lantero
Julie Ryan McGue
Mary Ann and Al Moschner
Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. O’Meara
Valerie and John Paro
Mary Jo Rice
Lindy and Pat Salvi
ULRI (Underwriters Laboratories – Research Institutes)
Janie Walsh
Sponsor Table
Sally Blount
Christopher and Diane Brennan
Angelo and Pat Bufalino
Burke Warren MacKay & Serritella
Rick and Lisa Cederoth
Darley Family Foundation
Fifth Third Bank
Mary Ann and Roger Grabowski
Mark and Darlene Hoppe
KPMG / David and Suzanne Augustyn
Allison and John Lausas
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
Maryville Academy
Tom and Robin McAfee
McGuireWoods LLP
Michael Monticello and Karin Ulstrup
Midge and John Nelson
Claire and Mike O’Grady
Tamra and Ed Polen
Jeanne and Rob Schoder
Scott & Kraus, LLC
Sean and Susan Sullivan
Tony and Mary Ann Pasquinelli Family Foundation
Dave and Aimee Tracy
The Tully Family
Verit Advisors LLC