Events

List of 8 items.

• Evening of Style

  The Evening of Style is a fun-filled night of fashion, food and fellowship. Tables of eight decorate their dining table in a theme of choice and come dressed in attire to match.

   

  This year the event was held at St. Francis on February 22, 2024.
  
  To learn more about this event, and to see photos from this year's event, please click here.

• The Bash on Buffalo

  SAVE THE DATE!  Dowling Catholic's biggest party of the year takes place on Saturday, April 12, 2025 when we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Bash on Buffalo!

  
  

  This captivating evening features a silent auction with onsite and remote bidding opportunities, an energetic live auction, delicious food, signature drinks, raffle, and more! 
  
  

  2025 Bash proceeds support the STEM Endowment to enhance programming for all students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. These four areas of study help students develop skills and prepare for college and career opportunities with critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, teamwork, and communication. 

  
  For more information about event partnership opportunities, please contact Events and Community Engagement Manager, Bonnie Bronson, at bbronson@dowlingcatholic.org or 515-222-1095.
  
  Please click here for more information about the Bash on Buffalo.
  
  

• Golf Outing

  The 46th Annual Dowling Catholic Golf Outing presented by Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines was held on Monday, August 5th at the Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona.
  
  

  With the support of our sponsors and the Dowling Catholic community, we raised over $55,000 in support of the Coppola Family Endowment Fund which has provided tuition assistance for DCHS students for over 50 years.

  
  Click here for more information about this event.
  
  Click here to see a photo gallery from this years outing.

• Grandparents Mass

  THANK YOU to all the grandparents who joined us from near and far for Grandparents Mass on Thursday, October 3rd. During this annual celebration, grandparents had the opportunity to hear from student and faculty speakers, celebrate Mass with their grandchildren, and enjoy a time of reunion and fellowship.

  
  Click here to RSVP, get more information and sign up to volunteer.

• Pancake Breakfast

  Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 63rd Annual Dowling Catholic Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 27th at the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

  
  Please click here for more information about the Pancake Breakfast.

• Wine Tasting

  Enlighten your palate and experience an exclusive evening of specialty wines from Tuscany with world-renowned Italian sommelier, Claudia Callegari. 
  
  Monday, December 16th, 6:00pm, at Glen Oaks Country Club.
  
  RSVP by December 1st
  
  Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

• Christmas Luncheon

  The Christmas Luncheon will be held on December 5, 2024 at Glen Oaks Golf & Country Club. Doors open at 11:00 am. Lunch at 11:30 am.
  
  This event is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas and the Dowling Catholic community with a wonderful lunch, special guest speakers and entertainment from student musicians and vocalists. A great way to start the season of Advent.
  
  If you are coming the the Christmas Luncheon with friends or family and wish to sit together but purchased tickets individually, please email Bonnie Bronson at bbronson@dowlingcatholic.org with the names of the people in your group. 
  
  Please RSVP here by November 20.

• Weddings at Coppola St. Joseph Chapel

  For information about future weddings at Coppola St. Joseph Chapel, please email dchsweddings@dowlingcatholic.org.