Catholic Charities of Orange County to Host 25th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Fundraiser
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem will be honored for their dedicated service.
ORANGE, CALIF., (FEB. 12, 2015) – Catholic Charities of Orange County (CCOC) will host its 25th annual Mardi Gras Ball, the largest Catholic fundraiser of its kind in Orange County. The black-tie event will draw more than 500 distinguished guests to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy and reflect on the bountiful contributions of Catholic Charities.
Event Details
- What: 25th Annual Mardi Gras Ball
- When: Friday, February 13, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.
- Where: The Arboretum building on the Christ Cathedral campus
- Benefitting: The programs of Catholic Charities of Orange County
Honoring the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem
During the event, The Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange, will recognize the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem for their dedicated service, stewardship, and support over many years.
The Equestrian Order is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, tracing its roots to the First Crusade. Central to its global mission is supporting the charitable work of the Church.
“We are blessed as a Catholic community to benefit from the dedication and care offered by this benevolent organization,” said Bishop Vann. “Its members have demonstrated their commitment to caring for the poor and vulnerable within Orange County. Their commitment to the mission of Jesus Christ is truly an inspiration to us all.”
A Celebration Before Lent
Like the famous festivals in New Orleans and around the world, the Catholic Charities Mardi Gras Ball takes place just before the liturgical season of Lent as a celebration of surplus.
“The Mardi Gras Ball allows our Diocese to celebrate Catholic Charities as an organization and reflect on their good works throughout Orange County, while raising funds to support their efforts to provide an essential safety net to those in need throughout our community,” said Bishop Vann.
About Catholic Charities of Orange County
Catholic Charities of Orange County, Inc. is a non-profit organization that makes available a broad base of services to all Orange County residents regardless of religious, ethnic, racial, and social backgrounds. Catholic Charities works with individuals to design and implement family-friendly programs that promote economic opportunity, educational achievement, family enrichment, and community health. For more information, please visit the Catholic Charities of Orange County website.