The 2026 Knights of Columbus Dallas Clergy Appreciation Banquet.

Join us as we gather on Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 6 PM to show our gratitude to our dedicated Dallas Clergy on this their special evening.

The net proceeds of the 2026 Clergy Appreciation Banquet will be used to fund the Dallas Diocese Seminarian Emergency Fund and other charitable causes intended to benefit our Dallas Diocese Clergy.

After you make your reservation please email us your council number and the names of the persons in your party, so we may add them to the guest list.

Guests of Honor

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns,
Bishop of Dallas.

Dallas Diocese Clergy

Texas State Deputy Ron Alonzo

Awards

DDC 2025/26 Chaplain of the Year
Download Nomination Form
with three categories to comment on (submissions are due November 1st)

Seminarians’ Best Friend
This award is intended for either an individual, a couple, a Council, or Assembly who do special things for the benefit of Dallas Diocese Seminarians. More than just RSVP donations. Nomination forms can be more open ended to allow for descriptions of the special programs (submissions are due November 1st)

Musical Performance by The Chris McGuire Quartet

Dress Code

We are delighted to invite you to our annual Dallas Clergy Appreciation Banquet, a special evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring our esteemed clergy. To complement the dignity and significance of this occasion, we kindly request that attendees observe a formal or semi-formal dress code. This may include suits, dress shirts, and ties for gentlemen, and dresses, skirts, or dressy pant ensembles for ladies. Clergy are welcome to wear clerical attire or formal wear as they prefer.

We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you, filled with gratitude, fellowship, and celebration.