37th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala, Honoring Bill Mosakowski 

Following the incredible success of last year's gala, the Catholic Schools Foundation invites you to mark your calendar for a new milestone of impact.
 
Together, we celebrate the generous community that makes Catholic education possible for thousands of deserving students. Let's make this another night to remember.
 
Save the Date: April 15, 2027

Stay tuned for Official invitations, registration, and sponsorship details.

 

CSF's 2026 Events

September 16, 2026 | Young Leaders Afterwork Social Hour 

Connect, collaborate, and unwind with Boston’s next generation of changemakers!
 
Our annual Afterwork Social Hour for Young Leaders is back with a fresh new venue. This year, we are gathering at the vibrant Night Shift Brewing at Lovejoy Wharf for an evening of casual networking, inspiring conversations, and waterfront views.
 
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕘 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location:  Night Shift Brewing at Lovejoy Wharf 
 

October 6, 2026 | GO and Inspiration Scholar Breakfast

Join CSF for a special event bringing together our GO and Inspiration Scholars with the donors who help make their education possible. This is a unique opportunity for scholars to connect, share their gratitude, and build relationships with individual donors.

Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 8:30–10:00 AM
Location: Cathedral High School

Stay tuned for registration details so you don't miss this inspiring morning

October 2026 | CSF Bus Tour at St. Anthony School, Everett

Go behind the scenes at a CSF partner school! Join us this October for our next CSF Bus Tour stop at St. Anthony School in Everett.

This is your opportunity to experience firsthand the direct impact of your philanthropy. Tour the campus, visit active classrooms, and join inspiring conversations with students, teachers, and school leaders.

When: October 2026

Where: St. Anthony School, Everett, MA

Do not miss this chance to see your generosity in action. Registration details and exact scheduling will follow shortly.

November 18, 2026 | 2026 Corporate Trivia Challenge

The countdown to Trivia Night 2026 is officially on! Join us November 18th at Morgan Lewis. Will Team CR-YAY defend their crown, or will a new champion emerge?

Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 6:00-9:00PM
Location: Morgan Lewis

Stay tuned for registration details!

December 15, 2026 | Young Leaders & Young Ambassadors Christmas Party

Last year's holiday bash was a testament to the incredible strength of our young professional network. Together, we toasted to a year of impact, community, and life-changing support for our scholars. We are doing it all over again this year! Get ready for another unforgettable night of holiday cheer with the CSF Young Leaders and Young Ambassadors.

Date: December 15, 2026
Time: 6:00-9:00PM
Location: Boston Public House

Stay tuned for registration details!

Past Events 

2026 School's Out Summer Celebration

A huge thank you to everyone who joined CSF's Young Leader Committee and fellow young professionals at The Rooftop at the Envoy Hotel in Seaport!  at The Rooftop at the Envoy for our School's Out Summer Celebration. It was an unforgettable evening connecting with Boston’s top young professionals, celebrating the end of the school year, and celebrating the amazing work of our volunteers.
 

CSF Trustee Reception

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Catholic Schools Foundation Trustee Reception on June 4th! It was wonderful to gather, share updates on our mission, and celebrate your continued dedication to our students. Your leadership makes our work possible.

CSF's 2025 Events

 Young Leaders After-Work Social Hour

 A huge thank you to everyone who joined CSF’s Young Leaders at the Sam Adams Downtown Taproom. It was an incredible evening of fresh perspectives, new connections, and great brews. We loved seeing the energy in the room as our community of young professionals came together to support CSF’s mission. Whether you met a new mentor, found a potential collaborator, or simply enjoyed the atmosphere, we hope you left feeling inspired.

 

2025 Corporate Trivia Challenge

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at Morgan Lewis on October 15th for an unforgettable night of competition and community! Congratulations to Charles River Associates (Team CR-YAY) for securing an incredible three-peat victory! Your trivia prowess continues to set the bar for our corporate partners.

GO and Inspiration Scholar Breakfast

What an incredible morning of gratitude and connection! We were honored to bring together our GO and Inspiration Scholars with the dedicated donors who make their educational journeys possible. The room was filled with powerful stories, shared laughter, and meaningful conversations that reminded us all of the profound impact of a scholarship.

CSF'S 2025 Bus Tour

A huge thank you to everyone who hopped on the bus and joined us at Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester! It was an inspiring morning witnessing firsthand how our students are thriving. There is nothing quite like seeing a classroom in action to understand the true impact of the Building Minds Scholarship Fund.

CSF Young Leaders & Young Ambassadors Christmas Party

What an incredible night of holiday cheer! Thank you to everyone who joined the CSF Young Leaders and Young Ambassadors for our annual Christmas Party. It was the perfect way to wrap up a successful year of impact, community, and support for our scholars.
The energy at Central Wharf Co.was a testament to the strength of our young professional network. Together, we celebrated our collective achievements and toasted to the bright future of the Building Minds Scholarship Fund.
 
 

 

CSF 2026 Celebration of Excellence

What an inspiring evening at PwC! Our annual Celebration of Excellence brought the classroom to the boardroom, creating a powerful bridge between academic achievement and professional opportunity. It was a privilege to witness 144 senior scholars, the next generation of leaders—engaging in high-level networking and mentorship with some of the city's top industry professionals.
 

 

Past Events

 

CSF's 2024 Events

CSF'S 2024 Bus Tour

CSF's 2024 Bus Tour stopped at St. Columbkille Partnership School. Attendees experienced a firsthand look at the incredible work being done at our Catholic schools, with student led tours followed by breakfast. This was an unforgettable experience!

2024 School's Out Summer Celebration

CSF's Young Leader Council and other young professionals in the Boston area celebrated the end of the school year, the incredible work of all of our volunteers and honored CSF's Volunteer of the Year, Colin and Brennan Howley.

CSF's 34th Annual building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala

This event was chaired by Renee and Mike Minogue and honored Rick Henken of the Schochet Companies. Over $5.6M was raised in scholarship support for students.

CSF 2024 Celebration Of Excellence

At this event CSF Supporters had the opportunity to connect and network with our senior scholars class of 2024 and learn about their plans after graduation.

CSF's 2023 Events

2023 Corporate Trivia Challenge

Thank you to everyone who attended CSF’s 2023 Corporate Trivia Challenge. We are delighted to announce that we have raised a total of $30,000 which will go towards supporting our Building Minds Scholarship Fund.

32nd Annual Celebration

We had such an incredible time seeing so many of you on April 7th! We were thrilled to be back with the 700+ guests who came out to support the work of CSF, meet our student scholars and  honor Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN with the Carolyn and Peter Lynch award.  

CSF 2023 Celebration Of Excellence

This was an exciting event where participants had the opportunity to connect and network with our senior scholars and learn about their plans after graduation.

 

CSF's 2022 Events

2022 Corporate Trivia Challenge

We had a great time with lots of fun playing trivia to help in-need children in the Greater Boston area receive a higher-quality education. Support from this event helped make dreams a reality for nearly 3500 scholars a year!

2022 Summer Celebration

Here CSF's Young Leader Council and other young professionals in the Boston area celebrated the end of the school year, the incredible work of all of our volunteers and honored CSF's Volunteer of the Year, Rob Ankner, BBH. 

32nd Annual Celebration

We had such an incredible time seeing so many of you on April 7th! We were thrilled to be back with the 700+ guests who came out to support the work of CSF, meet our student scholars and  honor Sister Janet Eisner, SNDdeN with the Carolyn and Peter Lynch award.