Events

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• The Bash on Buffalo

  This year’s auction - "The Bash on Buffalo" was held on Saturday, February 9 at Dowling Catholic. Over 300 Dowling community members gathered to enjoy a night of food, bidding, and fun in the DCHS gym. A great event, for a great cause - our teachers and students!

• Dowling Days Mass

  We invite you to join us for the celebration of Bishop Dowling Days Mass.
  
  Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:30 am in the Coppola Family St. Joseph Chapel
  
  This Mass is a special weeklong celebration honoring the birthday of our founder, Bishop Dowling, and the history and traditions established more than a century ago.
  
  Join parents, students, staff, alumni and friends of Dowling Catholic. Tours led by students. Reception to follow.
  
  RSVP here

• MVP Night of Style

  Our 2019 MVP Night of Style will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2019! Good food, great friends, and fun fashions are all enjoyed at the Evening of Style! Almost 150 women gather at Sacred Heart Parish to help support the Post Prom. Save the date! 
  
  RSVP here
  
  Questions, please contact Holly Ackermann at hackermann@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1029.

• Golden Jubilee

  June 9, 2019 at St. Joseph Chapel
  Mass with reception and tours to follow.
  Please join us for a reunion celebration of St. Joseph Academy and Dowling High School Alumni. Reconnect with classmates from 1969 and earlier.
  
  Questions, please contact Kimberly Bowman at kbowman@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1048.

• Golf Outing

  This year's event will take place on Monday, August 5, 2019. Each summer at Echo Valley Country Club more than 200 golfers come together for a fun day of golf and annually raise approximately $40,000 to benefit the Coppola Financial Aid Endowment.

  
  For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Holly Ackermann at hackermann@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1029.

• Homecoming Tailgate

  Free tailgate event on the grounds of Valley Stadium to celebrate homecoming on Friday, September 14th. Hot dogs, water and cookies are handed out along with tattoos and beads for the kids.
  
  Questions, please contact Holly Ackermann at hackermann@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1029.

• President’s Council Dinner

  The Dowling Catholic President's Council was initiated in 1985 to recognize and thank individuals who support the school with gifts of cash or stock totaling $2,000 or more annually (fiscal year July 1- June 30). The 2018 recognition dinner will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Des Moines Golf & Country Club.
  
  

  For more information, please contact 515.225.3000.

• Grandparents’ Mass

  Join us for Grandparents' Mass on Thursday, October 10 in the Dowling Catholic Gym. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for one of our favorite community events of the year!

   

• Pancake Breakfast

  The 57th annual Pancake Breakfast was held on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm in the Varied Industries Building. Last year's event brought nearly 3,000 Dowling Catholic community members together to enjoy fellowship and raise money to support teachers and staff in fulfilling classroom needs. We can't wait to see you and your family at the next Pancake Breakfast!
  
  

  For more information, please contact Holly Ackermann at hackermann@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1029.

• Christmas Luncheon

  Our 2018 Christmas Luncheon was held on December 6. This event is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and the Dowling Catholic community with a wonderful lunch, musical entertainment from our Flute Ensemble and Jazz Choir and of course, the Peppermint Stick Hot Fudge sundae for dessert!
  
  

  For more information, please contact 515.225.3000.

• Young Alumni - Professional Networking Luncheon

  Area leaders, human resource managers and Alumni from a variety of fields will provide valuable insight into specific industries, the local job market, and finding that first employment opportunity. The event will include individual introductions, round table discussions and a featured speaker.
  
  Questions, please contact Kimberly Bowman at kbowman@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1048.

• Weddings at St. Joseph Chapel

  For information about weddings at Coppola Family St. Joseph Chapel contact Holly Ackermann at hackermann@dowlingcatholic.org or 515.222.1029 or visit our weddings website.