Events
June 8, 2026
BUMS
Every June we invite you to spend a day on the greens in support of Misericordia! With breakfast, lunch and dinner served, no golfer will go home hungry, but you can work it off with 18 holes of golf at one of Chicago’s finest golf courses, including the Olympia Fields Country Club.
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June 25, 2026
MFA Benefit
In celebration of summer and the Misericordia community, the Misericordia Family Association organizes every year a special evening of food, fun, fellowship and fundraising for Misericordia Foundation. With live entertainment, a diverse array of raffle prizes big and small, and lovingly curated auction items, there is something to please everyone. It’s an evening no one will forget.
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October 17, 2026
Heart of Mercy Ball
For more than 100 years the Misericordia Women’s Board has hosted the Heart of Mercy Ball to raise funds for Misericordia’s residential and developmental programs. Held traditionally at the Hilton Chicago, the formal event commences with a lovely cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner and program honoring the Heart of Mercy Award winners, along with recipients of the annual Sister Rosemary Connelly Service Medallion and the Pillars of the Community Award.
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December 3, 2026
Merry Mingle
Kick off the holiday season and spread some festive cheer for Misericordia at this cocktail party and friend-raiser hosted by the Misericordia Women’s Auxiliary. Beautiful Christmas décor enhances the experience for guests as they mingle and enjoy light bites, signature holiday drinks and friendship – all in support of the children and adults at Misericordia.
February 12, 2027
First Look for Charity
The Misericordia Women’s Auxiliary hosts a lovely reception with great food and drink to coincide with a sneak peek of the Chicago Auto Show before it opens to the general public. Misericordia Foundation is one of nearly 20 charities that benefit from ticket sales and donations on this special, black-tie evening every February.
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February
Red Heart Bash
Get your dancing shoes on and join the Misericordia Young Professionals Council (MYPC) to celebrate generosity and community! MYPC hosts this annual event at a chic Chicago venue with open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, lively music and a robust silent auction.
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March 7, 2027
Heart of Gold Benefit
The signature event of the Misericordia Women’s League gathers Misericordia supporters across Chicagoland in a fun-filled, yet elegant, environment every spring. Every year at the event, the League bestows its Sister Rosemary Connelly Heart of Gold Award in recognition of leadership, service and support. The event isn’t complete without an incredible selection of live and silent auction items, exciting raffles, live music and dance performances, and much more!
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May 6, 2027
Invest in the Heart
The Chicago business community unites to support the children and adults who call Misericordia home. Through a short program and an opportunity to meet Misericordia leadership, business professionals learn about Misericordia’s mission and ways to enhance their corporate social responsibility.
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May 2027
The Artist in All
Presented by the Misericordia Siblings Association (SIBS), this resident-centered event celebrates the creativity and hard work of our resident artists and art instructors. Through the Artist in All, the SIBS strive to showcase and share their brothers’ and sisters’ visual art in a world-class venue, reach the Chicago community at large, and give their siblings the same exhilaration all artists experience when their work is admired and sought by others. The evening concludes once the silent auction closes, and guests return home with their newly acquired paintings, photographs, ceramics and other mixed media creations!
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