By Staff Reports
MADISON – Join the Catholic Foundation for a fantastic day of golf and community spirit at the 42nd annual Bishop’s Cup Golf Tournament, on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Lake Caroline Golf Club. This event welcomes golfers of all skill levels – men and women alike – for a day filled with fun, competition and camaraderie. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game, there’s something for everyone.

Tee time is set for 1 p.m., and players can sign up as individuals or with friends. The cost per player is $200, while priests enjoy the game for free. Excitement is high with a hole-in-one prize of $10,000 up for grabs!

Each golfer will enjoy a delicious lunch before the tournament; 18 holes of golf with cart; snacks and beverages on the course; a golf hat; and dinner, with two free drink tickets at The Mermaid Café.

For those who prefer not to golf, dinner tickets are available for $40 per person. The evening will feature a silent and live auction, providing additional opportunities to support a great cause.

Rebecca Harris, executive director of the Catholic Foundation, shared her enthusiasm for this year’s event. “The tournament’s growth each year is truly exciting, and we eagerly anticipate seeing our golfers return. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who sponsor holes and contribute to making the event a success.”

The Catholic Foundation plays a vital role in supporting grant projects across the diocese. The proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit the Catholic Foundation Grant Trust, which will fund future grant projects throughout the diocese. Past projects have included parish renovations, school safety identification cards and blinds, and the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference just to name a few.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels. To become a sponsor or to register online, visit bit.ly/BishopsCup2024. The Bishop’s Cup Golf Committee is also actively seeking items for their silent and live auctions. If you would like to contribute an auction item or organize a group of friends to assemble a special auction package, please reach out to Rebecca Harris at (601) 960-8477.

Steve Carmody, who has chaired the event for the past 32 years, expressed his gratitude for the continued support: “We invite golfers from across the diocese to join us for a day of enjoyment and community. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all our golf and silent auction sponsors whose support is crucial to the success of this event. We look forward to seeing Bishop Kopacz and many familiar faces this year.”
The Bishop’s Cup committee is eager to make this year’s event a memorable one.