Saturday, October 18, 2025
Patron Party at 5 PM • Vespers at 6 PM
Gala from 7-10 PM
Silent Auction Begins Friday, October 17, at 8 AM and Ends on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9 PM


Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Deo Gratias (“Thanks be to God”) held at Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College.

The annual gala benefits Saint Joseph Seminary College, and supports our mission of preparing young men for the Roman Catholic priesthood and accompanying them in their discernment. We are grateful for your generous support. It is because you stand with us that this gala is made possible.

Thank you to our 2025 Patrons and Sponsors

  • Diamond Patron, $10,000
    Platinum Patron, $3,500
    Gold Patron, $1,750
    Silver Patron, $350

  • Silent Auction Sponsor, $7,500
    Patron Party Sponsor, $6,000 Entertainment Sponsor, $5,000 Hospitality Sponsor, $3,000
    Business Sponsor, $1,000

  • $150 each and can also be purchased at the door.

  • Click here to see the list of silent auction donors. Thank you to all of our patrons, sponsors, supporting sponsors, and silent auction donors who made Deo Gratias 2025 a huge success!

  • We are excited to have the premiere New Orleans show and dance band
    X-Ceptions, presented by Jerry Christopher Music at Deo Gratias this year. This band features some of the finest musicians and vocalists in the New Orleans area. They’ll start the evening with some smooth jazz as guests mingle and enjoy dinner, then they’ll bring some high-powered fun with songs from the 70's and 80's, as well as Motown, Blues Brothers, Do-Wop, Soul and New Orleans party music. Get ready to have some fun!

    Click here to check them out!

  • Thank you to all who donated to and purchased items in the silent auction! With over 150 items donated, and almost all items sold, your contribution greatly supports our mission to prepare seminarians for the Roman Catholic ministerial priesthood as missionary disciples in love with Jesus Christ.

  • We are grateful for your support and look forward to joining you in celebrating our Seminarians and the fine work being done by Saint Joseph Seminary College to prepare and educate young men for the Roman Catholic priesthood. You can donate to our mission here.

  • Thank you to Bonanno’s Fine Catering for catering the event!