Cardinal Crusade

You’re Invited to the 13th Annual Pacelli Catholic Schools CARDINAL CRUSADE LIVE AUCTION

Saturday, February 7, 2026
6-9pm doors open at 5:30
Food + Farm Exploration Center
More details to come

Invite a group + have a blast!

Event Highlights
5:30PM: Doors Open | Cash Bar, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Raffles, & Games
6PM: Early Bird Prize Drawing
7:30PM: Formal Welcome, Heads or Tails, Dessert Dash, Father’s Wallet, Live Auction, & Fund-A-Need
8:45PM: Prize Drawings
9PM: Night Owl Prize Drawing

What is the Cardinal Crusade?
The Cardinal Crusade offers an exciting evening dedicated to supporting Pacelli Catholic Schools. Come for a night of socializing, savoring delectable hors d’oeuvres, participating in raffles and games, and enjoying door prize drawings. You can also take part in online and live auctions featuring outstanding items and experiences.

As one of our key annual fundraisers, the Cardinal Crusade directly supports nearly 800 children in our childcare, preschool, and K-12 programs, fostering both academic excellence and a strong foundation in faith. Join us for a night filled with fun and meaningful purpose!

Dream Vacation Travel Raffle: Only 250 Tickets Sold
Win a trip to a destination of your choice – Paris, Hawaii, Disney, Broadway, Golf in Scotland, Alaskan Cruise? Wherever you dream, you can go! More details to come.

Can I still bid on silent auction items even if I can’t make it to the event?
Yes, this year’s silent auction bidding will be exclusively online. Online bidding for the silent auction will open at 12pm on Thursday, February 5 and close the evening of Saturday, February 7 so be sure to get your account set up and plan to check your bids often. Bid from anywhere, anytime using your phone, tablet, or computer.

Attend the Event
More pricing event details to come, but will include admission, hors d’oeuvres, and bidder number. Invite your friends to fill a table of 10 and enjoy a fun evening of socializing and supporting Pacelli Catholic Schools! Space is limited to the first 210!

Volunteer at the Event
In order to make this event happen, several volunteers are needed to help with the raffles, games, and silent auction. Check out the SignUp Genius and sign up to volunteer at the event – we’re sure you’ll have a fun time!

2026 Signup Genius to be posted in December

Tuition Credit Raffle: WIN $1,000 OR $500 TUITION CREDIT!
Entries are $10 each, $25 for 3 entries, or $50 for 10 entries (suggested donation). The grand prize winner will get a $1,000 tuition credit and the 2nd prize winner will get a $500 tuition credit to Pacelli Catholic Schools. Valid on K-12 tuition for 2026-2027 or later school year. Need not be present to win. Entries will be available at the PCS Central Office starting the week of January 5 through Friday, February 6 at 4pm and will also be available at the event.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
CARDINAL CRUSADE SPONSOR?

Support Pacelli Catholic Schools and the Cardinal Crusade by becoming a sponsor. This event presents a wonderful opportunity for your organization to gain visibility through our wide network of families, alumni, and supporters.

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WANT TO DONATE AN ITEM, CERTIFICATE, OR EXPERIENCE?

Check out our wish list and sign up to donate. There are all sorts of things on our wish list from gift cards to items to experiences.

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Questions? Contact Jodi Napiwocki, Director of Advancement & Marketing, at jnapiwocki@pacellicatholicschools.com or 715.341.2445 to discuss how you can help support this event.