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Sister Rosemary Connelly: The Heart of Misericordia

Sister Rosemary Connelly is often referred to as the “face” of Misericordia, but in truth, she is the heart and soul of this marvelous institution.  Sister Rosemary has been profiled…

Apr 28 2010   / Read More

Photo Gallery of Past Outings

Check out our gallery of photos from past Misericordia Bums outings. …

Apr 9 2010   1 Comment / Read More

2010 Event Agenda

Contact: Kevin Connelly, 773-273-4167 or via email kevin@misericordia.com to arrange a foursome or to otherwise contribute to the outing.…

Mar 25 2010   2 Comments / Read More
Dan Houlihan

Get to Know the Bum of the Year!

Dan has used his considerable legal skills to Misericordia's benefit over the years. He has donated countless pro bono hours to the cause and has spent hundreds of hours…

Mar 25 2010   2 Comments / Read More
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Thirty Six Years of Hackers With Heart

The Misericordia Bums outing, started 36 years ago by a group of stalwart Chicago friends, including Jack McNamara, Brian Shannon, Ron Miniat and Petey Lyne, has become a fixture on…

Mar 24 2010   / Read More

Brian Doyle-Murray Guest Auctioneer

This year’s Bums auction will feature Brian Doyle-Murray as the celebrity auctioneer.  Murray is the co-writer and co-star of the famous movie Caddyshack, which was not so loosely based on…

Feb 27 2010   / Read More

The Misericordia Bums Golf Outing

Date: Monday, June 14, 2010

The Misericordia Bums outing, started 36 years ago by contractor Jack McNamara, has become a fixture on the Chicago golf charity circuit. Annually headed by Hall of Famer Mike Ditka, the outing regularly features over 500 golfers who have raised millions for Misericordia.

Misericordia at a Glance

Operated by the Sisters of Mercy under the auspices of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago, Misericordia has been providing services for persons in need since 1921. Originally a home for unwed mothers, the organization's current Mission began in 1954 when Misericordia opened its doors to infants and children with developmental disabilities.

Olympia Fields Country Club

Steeped in rich tradition and strong history, Olympia Fields Country Club is one of the nation’s most prestigious country clubs.

Olympia Fields Country Club features two top ranked golf courses. Its championship North Course ranks #43 in Golf Digest’s Top 100 courses in the U.S. and was host to the 2003 U.S. Open. The South Course is home to one of historic golf architect Tom Bendelow’s most notable North
American golf course designs and was recently restored in 2008.

Flossmoor Country Club

Founded in 1899, Flossmoor Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in the Midwest and home to a classic style, world class golf course. Its recent renovation was recognized by Golf Magazine as the 2009 renovation of the year.

Committee Members

Tom Arundel
Michael Burton
Pete Castellarin
Kevin Creevy
Tim Gallagher
Chris Gleason
Bill Kingore
Terry Lavin
Ron Miniat
Pat Mulchrone
Paul Napleton
Joe Offerman
Mills Rendell
Michael Rooney
John Scully, Jr
Pat Scully
Frank Stone

Brian O. Shannon Bum of the Year Service Award

Big Bum:
Jack McNamara

1978: John Scully
1979: Bill Gleason
1980: Don McAuliffe
1981: John Kumicich
1982: Joe Madden
1983: Bill Hickman
1984: Annette Waickus
1985: Mike Ditka
1986: Ron Miniat
1987: Frank Stone III
1988: Ted Grzywacz
1989: Jerry Lyne
1990: Don Niestrom
1991: Pat Mulchrone
1992: Tom Herbstritt
1993: Andy McGann
1994: Rich O'Heir
1995: Ed Quinn
1996: Mills Rendell
1997: Bill Kingore
1998: Kevin Creevy
1999: Brian Shannon
2000: John Scully, Jr.
2001: Joe Offerman
2002: Sister Rosemary
2003: Chris Gleason
2004: Pete Castellarin
2005: Pat Scully
2006: Tom Arundel
2007: Paul Napleton
2008: Mike Schmidt
2009: Mike Burton
2010: Daniel Houlihan

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