RENEW International Gala
at Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange, NJ
June 3, 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Honoring Four Boston Catholics for prominent roles in ARISE Together in Christ
RENEW International’s President and Executive Director, presented The President’s Award to Mr. John McNeice Jr., Dr. Patricia Dinneen, Mrs. Mary Ann McLaughlin, and Rev. Bill Williams at its annual fundraising gala on June 3, 2010 in West Orange, New Jersey.
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Most Reverend John Dooher; Dr. Patricia Dinneen & husband Dr. John Mooney; Sr. Theresa Rickard, OP; Mrs. Mary Ann McLaughlin & husband Mr. Tom McLaughlin, Sr.; Reverend Bill Williams
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More than 250 individuals gathered at the exquisite Pleasantdale Chateau for cocktails and dinner; among our guests were 50 individuals from the Archdiocese of Boston. The evening featured a wide variety of spectacular auction items including vacation packages, gift baskets, jewelry items, and much more.
Archbishop Emeritus of Newark, Most Reverend Peter L. Gerety, was on hand to give the Invocation during the awards ceremony. Most Rev. John A. Dooher, the Regional Bishop for the Southern Region of the Archdiocese of Boston and the Episcopal Liaison to ARISE Together in Christ, accepted the President’s Award on behalf of John McNeice Jr. and read a letter from Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM Cap to the assembled guests. The letter commented on the great work of ARISE and exhorted all to work together in Christ to build up the Church. Msgr. Thomas Kleissler, Co-founder and President Emeritus of RENEW International, presented an award to retiring trustee Dolly Donahue in recognition of her many years of dedicated service to RENEW's Board of Trustees. The evening concluded with dancing to the music of Fortune Entertainment.
We are grateful to our generous supporters. Proceeds from this event will help us continue serving economically stressed parishes and campuses, here and abroad.
ABOUT THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD RECIPIENTS:
The President’s Award is given to those who, through their actions and support, have advanced RENEW International’s mission of evangelization, spiritual renewal, and faith formation and played a significant role in bringing those efforts to individuals, parishes, and dioceses throughout the world.
During the awards ceremony Sr. Terry Rickard commented, “When we look at the vitality that ARISE Together in Christ has brought to so many parishes and people in the Archdiocese of Boston, we are truly blessed to recognize these four exemplary individuals. They are models of Catholic commitment in Boston and beyond, with a level of dedication that is exceptional.”
Rev. William (Bill) G. Williams
 Fr. William (Bill) Williams recognized RENEW’s processes as a powerful way of growing parish life. His zeal and enthusiasm enabled his parish to be the first in Boston to participate in a small group faith-sharing process. Fr. Bill has been a Boston priest for 40 years, serving six parishes. He has served at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Parish in Dedham for the past three years and has recently been assigned to move to St. Peter’s Parish in Plymouth.
Mr. John A. McNeice, Jr.
 John McNeice’s generosity and dedication to the Church led to his involvement in ARISE. He serves on the Catholic Schools Foundation’s Inner-City Scholarship Fund Executive Council; Archdiocesan Finance Council and Stewardship Committee; and is past-president of Catholic Charities. John is the retired chairman and chief executive officer of The Colonial Group, Inc. John and his wife, Margarete, continue to support many Catholic organizations in the Greater Boston area and beyond.
Dr. Patricia M. Dinneen
 Patricia (Pat) Dinneen was instrumental in collaborating with RENEW to organize the Social Justice Convocation in Boston. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout her career in emerging markets, she has been motivated by a desire to reduce world poverty and redistribute wealth. Pat serves on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council of Boston and has established a Social Justice Committee to promote Catholic Social Teaching. Pat and her husband, Dr. John J. Mooney, are active parishioners at St. Peter Parish in Cambridge, MA.
Ms. Mary Ann McLaughlin
 Mary Ann McLaughlin coordinates all aspects of ARISE in the Archdiocese of Boston. She is the Co-Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Worship and Spiritual Life and former Lay Director of the Archdiocesan Cursillo Movement. Mary Ann holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Boston College and a Master’s degree in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University. She is a former teacher and published author. Mary Ann and her husband, Tom, have six children and eleven grandchildren. They are members of Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton, MA.
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Join us next year
for our Twelfth Annual Gala on June 2, 2011
If you wish to donate an Auction item or would like more information on our 2011 Gala, please contact Margarita Morales at 908-769-5400 ext. 140.
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