
The 22nd Annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs held on October 10, 2024 raised near $30,000 for local community organizations.
Celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the Bishop’s Dinner, this year the Wellington Catholic District School Board welcomed over 300 attendees to share friendship and to support those in need within our community. This year’s event offered participants the opportunity to make bids on auction items, hear from Wellington Catholic DSB students and the community organizations that the event supports, and enjoy a delicious dinner from the Italian Canadian Club. "It’s truly inspiring to witness the outpouring of community support from our Wellington Catholic family and beyond," said Marino Gazzola, Chair of the Wellington Catholic DSB Board of Trustees. "Each year, we look forward to coming together as a community to support these organizations that give so much back to Wellington County." Organizations receiving support from this year’s event include the Centre Wellington Food Bank, Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Guelph and Wellington County. Generous donations from our community sponsors the Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association, Barzotti Woodworking, St. Jerome’s University, GuelphToday, McElderry and Morris, Old Quebec Street, Woodrill, Guelph Toyota, Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., Barry Cullen Chevrolet Cadillac Ltd., Prime Care Arboretum Inc., and the Italian Canadian Club, along with silent auction prize donations from each of our school communities and central office allowed for a successful fundraising event. “We are deeply grateful for the support of the sponsors of this event, the generosity of our participants and the help of our school communities,” said Michael Glazier, Director of Education for the Wellington Catholic District School Board. “The success of this event wouldn’t be possible without their support and efforts.” Over the course of its 22-year history, the annual Bishop’s Dinner for Community Needs has raised near $850,000 for community organizations in need. “Thank you to the many contributors and participants to this annual event,” said Glazier. “We look forward to celebrating the Bishop’s Dinner next fall and continuing to build on the strong legacy of support on issues that impact our families and our community.