A Night of Impact: 37th Annual Caritas Gala Raises Over $400,000

On Saturday, February 14, St. Rita of Cascia High School held The 37th Annual Caritas Gala Valentine Dinner Dance at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. The evening hosted members of our St. Rita Family, including alumni, benefactors, faculty, staff, and Augustinian friars. 

Over $400,000 in donations were raised throughout the evening complete with awards, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions.

“This institution changes lives, with its rigorous academic curriculum, extensive extracurricular programs, and unparalleled tradition,” Mike Swanson, Director of Institutional Advancement shared. “Our 37th Annual Caritas Gala strengthened our Augustinian education through the support and generosity of our benefactors, raising hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in tuition assistance for our current families. This year's gala was an incredible celebration. Thank you to the attendees, alumni, parents, and donors for positively impacting our mission of educating young men at St. Rita.”

The event was chaired for the fourth year in a row by Nick ‘04 and Ashley LoMaglio.

Honorees at the 2026 Caritas Gala included Ken ‘76 & Maria Wroblewski, Couple of the Year; The Ed Schmit ‘63 Family & The Skokal Family, Tolle Lege Community Service Award; Rev. Bernard Danber, O.S.A. ’68, Crest of St. Augustine Award; and Vrdolyak Law Group, Organization of the Year.

Senior Steven Armbruster ‘26 was the student speaker of the event. He was supported by many of his fellow Ritamen who volunteered to work the event.

The date for The 38th Annual Caritas Gala Valentine Dinner Dance will be Saturday, February 13, 2027.

Thank you to our donors and sponsors!