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2012 Event Agenda

2011 Bum of the Year Presentation

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

Sister Rosemary Connelly: The Heart of Misericordia

Sister Rosemary

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 many times in the press, but People Magazine may have said it best when it included her in its “Heroes Among Us” series.
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Photo Gallery of Past Outings

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

Get to Know the Bum of the Year!

Bill Napleton - 2012 Bum of the Year

Bill Napleton – Bill is a proud alum of Brother Rice High School and Loyola University of Chicago. He graduated from Loyola with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. In addition to his automotive activities, he also is the Chair of the Development Committee and Executive Board Member at Fenwick High School and serves as a Board Member at Leaders Bankin Oakbrook, Illinois.

Thirty Eight Years of Hackers With Heart

The Misericordia Bums outing, started 38 years ago by a group of stalwart Chicago friends, including Jack McNamara, Brian Shannon, Rich O’Heir, Ron Miniat and Petey Lyne, 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.

2012 Event Auction Items

Join our guest auctioneer Chet Coppock and bid on this year’s great array of items.

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