Early Bird Pricing until March 31st, 2024
$100 per ticket
See table & sponsorship options below

Page last updated:

May 8th, 2024

Schedule of Events


3:30pmMass at University of St. Thomas Chapel
5:15pmPresentation from Cardinal Timothy Dolan in Woulfe Auditorium
6:15pmDinner and presentation
8:30pmSocial time

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan

Archbishop of New York since 2009 and author of 11 books, including his seminal biography of Catholic Rural Life’s founder, Archbishop Edwin V. O’Hara (1881-1956) entitled, Some Seed Fell on Good Ground. Cardinal Dolan continues to cite O’Hara as his role model of an immensely effective bishop. In November 2013, Cardinal Dolan also completed a three year term as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. His ministry and speaking engagements extend internationally.


FEATURED GUEST

Monsignor James P. Shea

Since 2009, Monsignor Shea has served as the sixth president of the University of Mary. He is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota, and author of the prophetic book, From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age. Monsignor Shea grew up on a dairy farm near Hazelton, North Dakota.

Sponsorship


Bronze: $2,500

Includes eight registrations or one table, and your name at your sponsorship level is included in:

  • Event evening program
  • Event page on CRL website
  • Sign on post displayed during event

Silver: $5,000

Includes all the benefits of the Bronze level plus the following:

  • Display of the company logo rather than name
  • Name or logo on personalized sign to identify dinner table

Gold: $10,000

Includes all the benefits of the Silver level plus the following:

  • First to be served dinner
  • Wine offered during dinner
  • Static color logo displayed on projection screens during event

Platinum: $20,000

Includes all the benefits of the Gold level plus the following:

  • Entry to VIP meet and greet for three guests
  • Logo and/or name displayed in all event-related emails

Diamond: $30,000+

Includes all the benefits of the Platinum level plus the following:

  • A signed copy of Cardinal Dolan’s book, Some Seed Fell on Good Ground, for each sponsorship guest in attendance
  • Additional ten registrations for final event (at discretion of sponsor)

“There’s a rhythm of life that is conducive to spiritual vitality in the heartland and countryside.”
– Cardinal Timothy Dolan

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