Centennial Fundraising Gala
Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future.
Our Centennial year will reach an exciting culmination this fall as the St. Ignatius community celebrates two important events: a Centennial Mass and Parish Celebration on November 8 with Archbishop of Boston Richard Henning and a Fundraising Gala on October 24 at historic Gasson Hall on the Boston College campus.
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All proceeds from the Fundraising Gala will support the St. Ignatius Church Restoration Project, a fundraising initiative focused on critical infrastructure improvements to the church building. Additional details about restoration efforts (including an informative video) are available at the
project website.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Gasson Hall, Boston College,
140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Tickets will go on sale mid-September.
Silent Auction Donations
The Centennial Gala Committee welcomes submission of items for a silent auction. Options for silent auction donations include:
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Travel and Experiences
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Food, Drink, and Culinary
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Sporting Events, Tickets, Recreation, and Memorabilia
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Health, Beauty, and Wellness
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Art and Collectibles
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Home Services
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Other: Any additional ideas that you think will help raise additional money!
Click on the form below for further information and to submit a silent auction donation. A member of the Centennial Gala Committee will contact you with any questions regarding your submission.
Gala Tickets
Tickets for the Centennial Gala cost $250 per person and will be available for general public sale on September 22. Check back here then to purchase tickets.
Centennial Gala sponsors who contribute at the $2,500 level and above receive two tickets to the Centennial Gala.
Due to space constraints at Gasson Hall, Gala tickets are limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis until the seating capacity is reached.
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The Centennial Gala Celebration includes:
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Passed Hors d’oeuvres
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Buffet Dinner
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Complimentary Wine, Beer, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages
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Live Program
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Dessert
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Complimentary Parking
Participate as a Centennial Gala Sponsor
Make a gala sponsorship donation to support the Church Restoration Project. All donor names/organizations will be included in the digital Centennial Gala program in the manner requested. All sponsorship gifts are fully tax deductible.
Centennial Event sponsors at the $2,500 level and above receive two tickets to the Centennial Gala.
The Centennial Gala will be held at Gasson Hall on the Boston College campus on Saturday, October 24from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The celebration will include passed hors d'oeuvres, complimentary wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, buffet dinner, a live program, dessert, and complimentary parking.
Program Advertising
For a $500 donation, you can share a business advertisement, personalized family message, or congratulatory note in the Centennial Gala digital program. If interested, contact Christine Lacey (christinelacey@gmail.com) for additional information. All program advertisements are fully tax deductible.
Centennial Gala Committee
If you have any questions or are interested in joining the Gala Committee, contact Valerie Pontiff (valerie_pontiff@yahoo.com or 617-230-9839).