The goal of the Bishop’s Awards Dinner is to bring people together to pay tribute and honor those who model Catholic stewardship, minister to those in need and have demonstrated a lifetime of service. Net proceeds from the Dinner will be directed to SEEDS for Catholic Elementary School Scholarships and Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Stockton. Since 2002, the Bishops Awards Dinner has raised over $1,740,000 to benefit SEEDS and Catholic Charities.
SEEDS provides tuition assistance for needy students, who are equipped with a faith-based foundation that reinforces the teachings of the Church at one of the 11 Catholic elementary schools in the Diocese of Stockton:
Catholic Charities supports families and builds strong communities, works to reduce poverty, and partners with others in advocating for justice and in assisting those in need by providing help for today and hope for tomorrow. Programs of Catholic Charities include: