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Friday, November 6, 2026
6:30 p.m.
The Geraghty
2520 South Hoyne Avenue
6:30 p.m.
The Geraghty
2520 South Hoyne Avenue
Join us for Old Saint Patrick's premier fundraiser, The Emerald, as we celebrate 180 years and continue to Live our Faith. Heal the World.
HONORING
Richard and Maggie* Daley Family
Old St. Patrick's proudly honors the Richard and Maggie Daley Family for their enduring commitment to faith, family, and service.
Their visionary leadership helped make possible the restoration of Old St. Patrick's Church and united civic and faith leaders around a shared vision for our community. They also established Siamsa na nGael, bringing the rich traditions of Irish music and culture to Chicago during St. Patrick's week.
Maggie founded Frances Xavier Warde School, the first new Catholic school established in Chicago in decades, creating new opportunities for families and making Catholic education more accessible.
Today, their legacy of service lives on through the next generation of the Daley family, whose leadership, generosity, and dedication continue to strengthen both our city and the Old St. Patrick's community.
Their visionary leadership helped make possible the restoration of Old St. Patrick's Church and united civic and faith leaders around a shared vision for our community. They also established Siamsa na nGael, bringing the rich traditions of Irish music and culture to Chicago during St. Patrick's week.
Maggie founded Frances Xavier Warde School, the first new Catholic school established in Chicago in decades, creating new opportunities for families and making Catholic education more accessible.
Today, their legacy of service lives on through the next generation of the Daley family, whose leadership, generosity, and dedication continue to strengthen both our city and the Old St. Patrick's community.
*In memoriam
More Than a Gala. A Celebration of Faith. An Investment in the Future.
Join us for The Emerald 2026, Old St. Patrick's Church's signature annual gala, this year celebrating 180 years of faith, community, and impact. For nearly four decades, The Emerald has been an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, fellowship, and celebration in support of the vital ministries and outreach efforts of Old St. Patrick's Church.
This special evening welcomes members, friends, and supporters who share a commitment to strengthening the mission of Old St. Pat's and building a more welcoming, connected, and faith-filled community. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and inspiring stories, while honoring the Richard and Maggie Daley Family. The Emerald supports the ministries that serve thousands each year through faith formation, pastoral care, outreach initiatives, scholarships, and programs that bring hope, healing, and belonging.
Your participation in The Emerald invest in the next 180 years of Old St. Patrick's Church by supporting the programs and ministries that make a lasting impact on the lives of so many.
This special evening welcomes members, friends, and supporters who share a commitment to strengthening the mission of Old St. Pat's and building a more welcoming, connected, and faith-filled community. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and inspiring stories, while honoring the Richard and Maggie Daley Family. The Emerald supports the ministries that serve thousands each year through faith formation, pastoral care, outreach initiatives, scholarships, and programs that bring hope, healing, and belonging.
Your participation in The Emerald invest in the next 180 years of Old St. Patrick's Church by supporting the programs and ministries that make a lasting impact on the lives of so many.
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Additional Information
- Attire: Cocktail Attire (Green is encouraged)
- Parking: Provided
- Entertainment: Blue Water Kings
For Sponsorships and Questions & Stay connected with The Emerald
Interested in joining The Emerald Committee or have questions, email Debra FitzGerald.
Complete this form to receive event updates, important announcements, and opportunities to be part of the gala as we celebrate 180 years at Old St. Pat's.
Complete this form to receive event updates, important announcements, and opportunities to be part of the gala as we celebrate 180 years at Old St. Pat's.
The Emerald 2026 Committee
2026 Chairs
Danielle and Leo Kelly
Jennifer Wyatt and Joe Weismantel
Danielle and Leo Kelly
Jennifer Wyatt and Joe Weismantel
Committee Members
Maureen Kennedy Barney
Brigid Cashman
Mel and John Collins
Ann and James Corkery
Alissa Coronna and Kevin Dundek
Maureen Fitzpatrick and Patrick Conway
Jason Givan and Jose Zamora
Tim and Molly Healy
Lori and Ken Hiltz
Ruth Igoe
Jayne A. Ingles
Bob and Mary Ellen Kastenholz
Stephen Komie
Mike and Lisa LoVallo
Mary Beth and Rich Murphy
Sharon O'Brien
Nancy O'Brien-Widelka
Richard and Charlotte Shields
Ed and Cynthia St. Peter
Susan Stelter and Matt Guardiola
Ray and Bridget Wicklander
Maureen Kennedy Barney
Brigid Cashman
Mel and John Collins
Ann and James Corkery
Alissa Coronna and Kevin Dundek
Maureen Fitzpatrick and Patrick Conway
Jason Givan and Jose Zamora
Tim and Molly Healy
Lori and Ken Hiltz
Ruth Igoe
Jayne A. Ingles
Bob and Mary Ellen Kastenholz
Stephen Komie
Mike and Lisa LoVallo
Mary Beth and Rich Murphy
Sharon O'Brien
Nancy O'Brien-Widelka
Richard and Charlotte Shields
Ed and Cynthia St. Peter
Susan Stelter and Matt Guardiola
Ray and Bridget Wicklander
THE EMERALD 2025
We were able to deepen connection, expand access, and strengthen our impact in
powerful ways.
Investment from paddle raise (nearly $150,000 raised)
1. Website Upgrade
2. Young Adult Hospitality - e.g. 5:00PM
3. Upgrade and enhance livestream cameras
4. Scholarship Fund for Programming
5. Oral History/Historian
6. Immigration Conference
We upgraded and improved our website to better connect and communicate,
purchased new livestream cameras to share our liturgies more beautifully and reach
those near and far, hosted welcoming hospitality events for young adults, and created
a scholarship program so everyone can participate in programs, from work tours to
speaker series. We also brought meaningful conversations to life through our
Immigration Conference, and began preserving our rich history through dedicated
storytelling, and invested in the future by building a strong pipeline of leaders.
powerful ways.
Investment from paddle raise (nearly $150,000 raised)
1. Website Upgrade
2. Young Adult Hospitality - e.g. 5:00PM
3. Upgrade and enhance livestream cameras
4. Scholarship Fund for Programming
5. Oral History/Historian
6. Immigration Conference
We upgraded and improved our website to better connect and communicate,
purchased new livestream cameras to share our liturgies more beautifully and reach
those near and far, hosted welcoming hospitality events for young adults, and created
a scholarship program so everyone can participate in programs, from work tours to
speaker series. We also brought meaningful conversations to life through our
Immigration Conference, and began preserving our rich history through dedicated
storytelling, and invested in the future by building a strong pipeline of leaders.
Questions or want more information about The Emerald 2026? Contact Debra FitzGerald at [email protected].