Executive Luncheon Series
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C. for our executive luncheon series, gathering over 150 senior executives from the Washington D.C. area.
News & Updates
CBN-DC Gala on October 10
The Board of Directors of the Catholic Business Network of Washington, DC cordially invites you to attend the Tenth Annual Gala on Oct. 10 at the Four Seasons in Georgetown. The gala supports Catholic education in D.C. and will honor Catholic Business Persons of the Year Pat Clancy and his late wife, Mary Anne Clancy; Clergy of the Year, Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi; and our Founders Award recipient, John T. Butler. Get tickets onlineExecutive Luncheon Series
This Event Is Sold Out - Contact Justin Silvers at (202) 957-5188 for additional information.
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C. for its inaugural luncheon series, gathering over 100 senior executives from the Washington D.C. area.
CBN-DC 2024 Networking Scholarship Reception
Please join CBN-DC for our scholarship reception on Thursday, January 25 from 4:00–6:00 pm. We thank our gracious host, CBN-DC Board Member, Jeffrey Paravano of Baker Hostetler.
In loving memory of John W. Farina, cherished friend and supporter of CBN-DC
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John W. Farina on November 2, 2022. John, a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, was one of the founding sponsors and board members of CBN-DC back in 2013. He will always be remembered for his generosity, big heart and engaging personality. Our gatherings will certainly be less exuberant without him.
We will cherish our memories of John and hold him close in our hearts.
Networking and Wine Tasting Reception
With autumn upon us, it is the perfect time for an evening networking reception featuring a wine tasting at the award-winning restaurant, Ristorante I Ricchi. Christianne Ricchi, our gracious host and celebrated chef owner of the restaurant, will be on hand to give us the scoop on the lovely Italian wines we will be tasting.
Gala Postponed
After careful consultation and deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our 8th Annual Gala to the spring of 2022. The “Omicron” variant has been designated a “variant of concern,” or “VOC,” by the World Health Organization and the health and safety of our guests and honorees helped us arrive at this decision.
MAY VIRTUAL NETWORKING RECEPTION
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C. for a morning networking reception followed by a talk on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 8:30-9:30 AM via ZOOM. Our guest speaker will be Patrick Burke, Executive Director of the Washington DC Police Foundation. Register now »
CBN-DC March 2021 Virtual Breakfast
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for a morning networking reception followed by a Lenten reflection on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 8:30-9:30 AM via ZOOM. Our guest speaker will be Father Conrad Murphy.
SAVE THE DATE- CBN-DC's Virtual Gala in Support of Catholic Education on October 28, 2020
We are deeply saddened that we cannot gather in person for our annual gala this year, but we are hosting a virtual gala because our Catholic schools need us more than ever! Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details about how to purchase tickets.
March 2020 Breakfast Meeting is CANCELLED
Globally, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused illness and death. As the number of cases in the D.C. area continues to rise, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency in the District.
Due to these recent events and out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to cancel our March breakfast meeting. The health and safety of our members are paramount.
We are monitoring the situation closely and are keeping all those affected by this virus in prayer. We pray most especially for those who have died. We will be back in touch when it is safe to reschedule the meeting.
February 2020 Networking Breakfast
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for a breakfast networking reception on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 8-9:30 AM at the Great Hall in Saint Matthew’s Cathedral. Our guest speaker will be Peter Crawford, Headmaster of the Saint Jerome Institute.
January CBN-DC Breakfast
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for a breakfast networking reception on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 8-9:30 AM at the Great Hall in Saint Matthew’s Cathedral. Our guest speaker will be John Carroccio of J.S. Carroccio Landscaping- our Business Partner of the Year for 2019.
Christmas Award Reception
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington D.C., you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for our annual Christmas reception on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30-7:30 PM.
J.S. Carroccio Landscaping wins CBN-DC's Business Partner of the Year for 2019!
At our Sixth Annual gala, we honored J.S. Carroccio Landscaping for their service to Washington Jesuit Academy. J.S. Carroccio Landscaping, established in 2007, works to maintain commercial landscapes for people to enjoy where they live and work and assist property owners and managers to be successful in exceeding their goals.
October Networking Breakfast
Please join us for our Networking Breakfast on Thursday, October 31 at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle. Our guest speaker will be Martin McCarthy, President and CEO of Founders Bank.
Sixth Annual CBN-DC Gala
Our Sixth Annual Gala,
Honoring Vincent C. Burke, III, Brown Advisory as our Catholic Business Person of the Year
and
Rev. Patrick Smith as our Clergy of the Year!
Thursday, October 3, 2019, 6 PM
The Four Seasons
Sixth Annual CBN-DC Gala
The Board of Directors of the Catholic Business Network of Washington, DC cordially invites you to attend the Sixth Annual Gala supporting Catholic education and honoring our
August Scholarship Reception
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington DC, you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for a scholarship reception honoring Bill and Mary Noel Page and eleven scholarship winners.
June 2019 CBN-DC Breakfast- CANCELLED
Our apologies, but we must reschule our networking breakfast with Sister Mary Bader. Please stay tuned for more updates.
CBN-DC May 2019 Networking Breakfast
Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for our monthly breakfast and networking reception on Thursday, May 30 from 8-9:30 AM at the Great Hall in Saint Matthew’s Cathedral. Our guest speaker will be Nathan Scott, CEO of Queen Consulting and Technologies.
April Networking Reception
Please join us for a networking reception on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 PM. The reception will be hosted by our sponsor, BakerHostetler.
MARCH NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Please join us for our monthly breakfast meeting Thursday, March 28 from 8:00-9:30 AM! Our guest speaker will be Father Conrad Murphy and he will deliver our Lenten reflection.
February Networking Reception
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington DC, you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our evening reception on Thursday, February 28 at 5:30 PM-7:30 PM. Our reception will be held in the Great Hall of Saint Matthew's Cathedral.
January 2019 CBN-DC Networking Breakfast
Please join us for our first networking breakfast of the year on January 31, 2019 from 8-9:30 AM. Our guest speaker will be Susan Wranik.
Annual Christmas Reception
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington D.C., you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our December evening reception. With much to give thanks for, we will celebrate the success of CBN-DC’s Fifth year and award over $160,000 in grants to our Catholic schools. Please join us and invite a friend!
Thursday, December 6- 5:30-7:30 PM
October Networking Breakfast
Please join us for our monthly breakfast meeting on Thursday, October 25 from 8:00-9:30 AM. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Jem Sullivan, Secretary for Education in the Archdiocese of Washington
August CBN-DC Networking Breakfast
Please join us for our monthly breakfast meeting on August 23 from 8:00-9:15 AM.
CBN-DC Summer Networking Reception
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington DC, you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our summer evening reception on Tuesday, July 31st 5:30-7:30 PM.
June Networking Breakfast
Please join us for our monthly breakfast meeting on Thursday, June 28th from 8:00-9:15 am in the Great Hall of Saint Matthew's Cathedral. Our guest speaker will be Patrick Kilner, CEO of the Kilner Group.
May Networking Breakfast
Please join us for our next breakfast meeting on Thurday, May 31st from 8:00-9:00 AM. Our guest speaker will be Maureen Blum, CEO of SCI. Maureen will discuss how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 expanded the list of eligible 529 expenses and the impact these changes will have on Catholic education. As always, breakfasts are held in the Great Hall of Saint's Matthew's Cathedral. We look forward to seeing you!
CBN-DC APRIL NETWORKING RECEPTION
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington DC, you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our April evening reception on Tuesday, April 24th 5:30-7:30 PM.
Baker & Hostetler LLP
1050 Connecticut Avenue NW, #1110
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served
- $25 for Members
- $35 Non Members
We encourage you to invite other to attend this valuable opporunity. Please contact Justin Silvers, (202) 957-5188, with any questions.
March Breakfast with Father Richard Mullins
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington D.C., you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our February networking breakfast on Thursday, March 22. Our guest speaker will be Father Richard Mullins, pastor of Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Church in Woodley Park, D.C.
February Breakfast with Peter Strickland
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington D.C., you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our February networking breakfast on Thursday, February 22. Our guest speaker will be Peter Strickland. Pete Strickland is the current Irish National Basketball Coach, but his journey began right here in the DMV. Pete's secondary schooling took place at our diocese's own DeMatha Catholic High School where he, as he says, "got the benefit of a transcedent education - in the classroom and out."
January Breakfast with Dr. Brian Engelland
Happy New Year! In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington DC, you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our January networking breakfast on Thursday, January 25. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Brian Engelland, the Edward J. Pryzbyla Chair of Business and Economics and Ordinary Professor of Marketing at the Catholic University of America.
Fourth Annual CBN-DC Gala
The Board of Directors of the Catholic Business Network of Washington, DC would like to thank you for attending the 4th Annual Gala supporting Catholic education and honoring:
CBN-DC December Networking Reception
In the spirit of fostering business opportunities and supporting Catholic schools in Washington DC, you are invited to join the Catholic Business Network of Washington DC for our December evening reception. With much to give thanks for, we will celebrate the success of CBN-DC’s Fourth year and award over $120,000 in grants to Catholic schools.
Wednesday, December 6 5:30-7:30 pm
Committees
CBN-D.C. Committees are creating an enriched culture supporting the Catholic business and school community. all funds raised go to Catholic education.
Fifth Annual CBN-DC Gala
The Catholic Business Network of Washington, DC held its Fifth Annual Gala supporting Catholic education and honoring Our Catholic Business Persons of the Year, Bill and Mary Noel Page, and Our Religious of the Year, Sister Mary Bader, DC, on October 4, 2018 at The Four Seasons, Washington, D.C. It was a great evening in support of Catholic education!
3rd Annual CBN-DC Gala
The Catholic Business Network of Washington, DC held its Third Annual Gala supporting Catholic education and honoring Our Catholic Business People of the Year, Vincent “Cap” and Christina Mona, and Our Religious of the Year, Sister Mary Bourdon, RJM, on September 22, 2016 at The Four Seasons, Washington, D.C.
2015 CBN-DC Gala
CBN-DC’s Second Annual Gala took place on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown, to support Catholic education to honor Michael P. Fitzgerald, our Catholic Business Person of the Year, and to the Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, our Clergy of the Year. We extend our tremendous appreciation to all of our sponsors and guests for making this event a success.
Leadership
CBN-D.C. Board of Directors
John T. Butler
Trinity Missions
Anthony Cancelosi
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
CBN-DC Inaugural Gala
Our inaugural gala on September 25 at The St. Regis was a great success. Thank you to all our sponsors and guests, and congratulations to Joseph Borger, our Catholic Business Person of the Year, and to the Rev. Msgr. John Enzler, our Clergy of the Year.
- Gala Invitation (286K PDF)
Events
The Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C. sponsors regular networking events in Washington.
Annual Gala
Every autumn, the annual CBN-D.C. Gala brings the community together to support Catholic education, and to honor our Catholic Business Person of the Year and our Religious of the Year. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available.
Sponsors
The Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C. appreciates the generous support of our sponsors, without whom our work could not be possible.
Sponsorship benefits include designated scholarship or grant in the name of sponsor, free breakfast meetings, gala tickets, and more. Please contact Justin Silvers, (202) 957-5188 for additional information.