Events

Welcome to Celebrate 2026

Celebrate is the premier fundraising event for Xavier Catholic Schools. Funds raised at Celebrate help keep quality Catholic education as affordable as possible and support the entire school system. All are invited to attend, get involved, and support Celebrate. Celebrate 2026 will be held on January 31, 2026, at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center (335 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911).

Admission to attend Celebrate closed on January 5. If you purchased admission, or are attending as a guest or a sponsor, an email will be sent to you a few days before the event with details about the evening, where to park, etc.

If you missed the admission deadline and still want to attend Celebrate, please consider volunteering. We are still in need of assistance in various areas throughout the evening. All evening volunteers will receive a volunteer meal/snacks and beverages, be entered into a drawing for great prizes, and have the opportunity to bid on items, buy raffles, and socialize throughout the night after their shift. Click here to sign up for available volunteer timeslots.

Anyone, from any location, can bid on silent auction items and make a donation. You will need to register and create an account. Registration to view and bid on items is FREE! Just click on the “Sign in/Register” link at the top of this page. A valid email address is required for registration and providing a mobile phone number is highly recommended. Creating an account allows our office to communicate important updates and reminders before, and during the event.

Xavier Day 2025

Xavier Day took place on May 2, 2025, and served as a day of giving for the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System. Throughout the week, each campus was highlighted with various activities, culminating in a system-wide event on Friday. The gathering, held at the high school from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featured food trucks and fun for the whole family. Thanks to all for the support! Be sure to mark your calendars for Xavier Day 2026, set for May 1st, and join us for the festivities!

Mike Pfefferle Memorial Tournament 2025

Save the Date! The 5th Annual Mike Pfefferle 3-on-3 Memorial Tournament will take place on Friday, November 28, 2025. To register a team or to learn more, click here.

Mike Pfefferle ‘89 passed away on July 4, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was the President of Pfefferle Companies and known for the respect and dignity he gave to employees and all whom he worked with throughout the years. His charitable and volunteer works were many and his generosity was known throughout the Fox Cities Community and especially at Xavier. Sports, fishing, and Marquette basketball were among his many passions and whether it was coaching hoops, fishing with family and friends, or enjoying an evening with his Golden Eagles, his bright smile and love for life made for many special moments. Mike was a loving husband to Lydie, and father to sons Charlie and Sam, and daughter Chloe.