Kolbe Gala Logo

    50th Anniversary Gala

    Thursday evening, October 1, 2026
    Country Club of New Canaan
    Jo-Anne Jakab
    Gala Honoree

    Jo-Anne Jakab

    Jo-Anne served and led the school for almost 50 years from teacher to Principal to President to Board Member.

    Also honored posthumously as longtime benefactors and Board Members:

    Jonathan O’Herron, Sr.
    Paul Rodriguez
    Leo Van Munching, Jr.
    Presenting Sponsor
    $25,000
    Includes one reserved priority location table (10 seats), name/logo recognition on the cover of the printed program as well as one full-page of advertising in the printed program, special recognition by the Gala MC and inclusion in all pre and post event promotion and publicity.
    Gold Table Sponsor
    $15,000
    Includes one reserved premium location table (10 seats), one half-page of advertising in the printed program, recognition by the Gala MC and inclusion in all pre and post event promotion and publicity.
    Blue Table Sponsor
    $10,000
    Includes one reserved table (10 seats) and a listing in the printed program.
    Individual Ticket – $500
    Gala Co-Chairs: Jennifer L. Foster, Jon O’Herron, Jr. and Mary Rather.

    Kolbe Cathedral continues to be a beacon of hope and transformation for its predominantly Black and Hispanic students in the largest and poorest city in Connecticut.

    Proceeds from the Gala will go to provide scholarships and tuition assistance for talented students who otherwise could not afford to attend our school and rather forced to attend one of Bridgeport’s low-performing public high schools.

    The festive evening will include musical performances from and testimonials by Kolbe students as well as a live auction and a paddle raise.