A Celebration of Mercy and Service
An event to benefit Mercy by the Sea and inaugurate the Catherine McAuley Spirit Award
Marie Dennis

Marie Dennis, a longtime leader in the global Catholic peace movement, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Catherine McAuley Spirit Award. Learn more here.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
167 Neck Road, Madison, Conn.
Tickets on sale July 1
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Celebrate mercy in action at a joyful benefit for Mercy by the Sea. Join us as we gather to honor Marie Dennis, whose life reflects the courage, compassion, and generosity of Catherine McAuley with an evening of community, an award program and dinner all to support Mercy by the Sea’s vital mission of welcome, healing, and hope.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!

