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Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball

The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s inaugural Hope Ball, which was heldon April 27th. Twenty-four young ladies were presented to Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. Proceeds support Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s mission of serving people of all faiths, as they have done during the last 145 years.

Bishop Johnston’s recessional
Dancing during the presentation
Leonardo Borders and Barbara Roscher
Evan and Emily Holwick with Anne Holwick and Ken Roberson
The inaugural Hope Ball class
Jami and Mike Pizzichino
Komala, VJ, Sarah, Kai, Berke, and Padma Somasegaran
Mary Ann and Matthew Knopke
Megan Adriano, Kathleen Mohen, and Jackie and Jerry Adriano
The opening waltz

Featured in the June 15, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: John Caulfield and Glenn Hemberger

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