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Monday, November 3, 2025
6 – 6:45 p.m. | VIP Reception with Cardinal Cupich
6:45 – 8 p.m. | Main Reception and Program
Saint Ignatius College Prep
1076 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
Free parking next to Holy Family Church
Host:
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich,
Archbishop of Chicago
Co-chairs:
Rev. L. Scott Donahue
Peter O'Brien
Please read Cardinal Blase Cupich's statement on the Lifetime Achievement Award here.
The Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity Immigration Ministry invites you to join Cardinal Blase J. Cupich for the premier benefit and celebration supporting the Archdiocese of Chicago’s local Immigration Ministry and National Pastoral Migratoria.
Event Save the Date Flyer (PDF)
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Registration Information
TICKETS
RSVP by October 27, 2025
Registration for the VIP Reception with Cardinal Cupich includes the Main Reception.
85% of proceeds from tickets will go to local Immigration Ministry, 15% to National Pastoral Migratoria.
SPONSORSHIPS AND ADS
To purchase a sponsorship or ad, please follow the links below or fill out one of the PDF forms. If you choose to fill out the PDF, please submit it following the instructions on the form. Sponsorships and ads are due by October 24, 2025.
Sponsorship Information/Response Form (PDF)
Ad Information/Response Form (PDF)
You may designate your contribution to support local Immigration, National Pastoral Migratoria, or both. Undesignated contributions will be allocated 50% local Immigration, 50% National Pastoral Migratoria.
Award Recipients
This evening we will recognize community leaders whose generous work and dedication have helped to advance our mission in the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond.
ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI AWARD
Sr. Katie Mitchell, FSPA
STRANGERS NO LONGER AWARD
Don V. Villar
ST. TORIBIO ROMO AWARD
Pastoral Migratoria of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Des Plaines, IL
Pastoral Migratoria of the Diocese of Orange, CA
Special Remarks
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will deliver special remarks during the main program in place of a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sponsors
Thank you for your support to Keep Hope Alive 2025. To become a sponsor, visit this page: