Special Events Supporting Pius XI Students

October 1 / 12pm-6pm

POPESFEST: Powered by Popes

Join us on OCTOBER 1, 2022 from 12pm-6 pm in the Pius XI parking lot for our first-ever POPESFEST. Enjoy food, beer and wine from alumni-owned restaurants, entertainment by alumni and students, as well as live t-shirt printing, a dunk tank and more...all proceeds support the Pius XI POPES Fund.

Tickets are $10 each for 21+, or $5 for 6-20. Kids under 6 get in free.
Pre-purchase tickets HERE
Visit our Popesfest page for more information

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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we BELIEVE that every student has extraordinary potential. we BELIEVE that you should never stop dreaming big. we BELIEVE that no one succeeds alone. we BELIEVE with God all things are possible. we BELIEVE that we can do more, achieve more, and be more, together. 

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​"Keeping the Faith" Award honors Dr. Kathleen Cepelka, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Dr. Cepelka is retiring this year after over 50 years in education and 12 years as Superintendent.

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Play in a "different pair of shoes" with Damian Buchman, Founder of the Ability Center.  Wheelchair basketball demos will take place all day in the Fieldhouse.

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2022 Popes Invitational

The 2022 Popes Invitational, was presented by MacGillis Wiemer, LLC Attorneys at Law, on Saturday, January 22 with partner with The Ability Center, an organization committed to making Milwaukee more accessible for people of all abilities. Scholarship funds raised support the current needs of Pius XI families experiencing financial hardships. 25% of all money raised support The Ability Center. 

​Nicole Ellis Foundation, Skill Sponsor
Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, Supporting Partner
Rick & Deb Schiel, Supporting Partner
Prescient Financial Solutions, Supporting Partner

Presenting Sponsor MacGillis Wiemer, LLC

Serving clients in all of Southeastern Wisconsin, MacGillis Wiemer, LLC provides professional legal services in personal injury, family, criminal, traffic and labor/employment law.

Chris MacGillis, a 2000 graduate of Pius XI and former Popes basketball player, was recently named the State's top young Trial Lawyer by the Wisconsin Trial Lawyer Association.

MacGillis Wiemer, LLC has sponsored Pius XI's annual basketball event (formerly the Hank Raymonds Classic) for 6 years.
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XI Connect Alumni Networking
July 14 at Broken Bat Brewing 4-6 pm

Watch Ignite A Spark

Watch "Opportunity" Video

"Ignite A Spark" Virtual Auction
March 2021- Ignite A Spark raised a record $250,000 for programs and opportunities that spark passion, creativity, innovation and joy in Pius XI students.  Thank you to everyone who contributed to this incredible moment and helped us ignite the $50,000 matching gift!   

2021 Virtual Popes Invitational
January 2021- (previously the Hank Raymonds Classic) Our 2021 Virtual Popes Invitational sponsored by MacGillis Wiemer, LLC featured video stories of players and coaches as well as our community partner The Ability Center. Thank you to all sponsors who provided OPPORTUNITY for Pius XI and TAC.

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- THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT -

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