Sponsorship Opportunities & Tickets Now Available For Catholic Charities 2nd Annual Hands of Christ Gala
Join us for an evening of faith, fellowship and philanthropy at our 2nd Annual Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo’s Hands of Christ Gala Celebration, Thursday, October 23, 2025. Our sincere thanks to Perrysburg AutoMall for being our $25,000 Presenting Sponsor!
Attendees will enjoy remarks by the Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo, and a special feature presentation by renowned Catholic magician Giancarlo Bernini.
“This is our signature fundraising event for the year, celebrating our transformational ministries serving people of all faiths across the Diocese of Toledo,” says Rodney Schuster, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo. “This year we are pleased to honor James Meads, of Toledo, and Tom & Teresa Sloma, of Sandusky, as this year’s ‘Hands of Christ’ award recipients.”
Doors open at 6 p.m. at The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614. The dinner program begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner seating is $100 per person. Reserve a table of 8 for $800. Event sponsorships are available. Make your reservations at catholiccharitiesnwo.org/2025gala
Margaret and Adam Hoff are serving as Gala Co-Chairs. Other members of the Gala Planning Committee include Jim Peniston, Nicholas P. Carr, Kelly Donaghy, Mary Gerken, Rodney Schuster, Jennifer Lippus and Deb Boyce.
Contact any member of the planning committee or reach out to Jennifer Lippus, Director of Development, for more information at 419.214.4890 or email her at jlippus@toledodiocese.org