27th Annual Gala

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Each year RENEW honors Catholics who exemplify our mission of connecting faith and life. This year’s event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, commemorative journal, silent auction, and live music. We hope you can celebrate with us!

Pleasantdale Château

757 Eagle Rock Ave
West Orange, NJ

Doors open at 6 pm

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Honorees

Sister Terry Rickard, O.P.
Monsignor Thomas A. Kleissler
Memorial Award
Reverend James Martin, S.J.
Spirit of RENEW Award
 
 
The Dempsey Family
President’s Award

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26th Annual Gala Committee

Diane Forastiero

Sister Honora Nolty, O.P.

Lisa Meehan

Thomas Rickard

Walter and Lynn Rickard

Jeanette Walton


Honoring

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Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, O.F.M. CAP.

Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Boston

 

Recipient of the Monsignor Thomas A. Kleissler Memorial Award

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Alphonse Rispoli 

President of Teamsters Joint Council 73 of New Jersey 

 

Recipient of the President's Award

Need more information?

Contact Cynthia Chovan-Dalton at 908.769.5400 x104 or send an email.

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