The Malden Catholic Gala

Leading Beyond Gala

On Thursday, April 28, 2022, over three hundred sixty members of the Malden Catholic community gathered for the 15th Annual Gala, a beloved annual tradition where the MC community, comprised of alumni, families, faculty, staff and friends, recognize an important honoree who has soared beyond all expectations with the presentation of the Plus Ultra Award. In the tradition of Malden Catholic’s Annual Gala, the school celebrated a couple who personifies the pillars of character, leadership and success - Dr. Daniel J. McCarthy ’50 and Mrs. Margaret T. (Noonan) McCarthy GC ’50 as the Plus Ultra Honorees. Dr. and Mrs. McCarthy MC '50; GC '50 have established scholarship funds for Malden Catholic Girls and Boys Divisions as well as a fund in memory of Margaret’s cousin Margaret M. Dunphy GC'61. They are also members of Malden Catholic’s Plus Ultra and the Saint Francis Xavier Societies. This incredible live event raised over $1,000,000 for Malden Catholic student scholarships. According to John K. Thornburg, MC President, “This has been a momentous year for Malden Catholic - we are celebrating our 90th anniversary and the first class of Girls Division students to graduate along with the Boys Division students. Malden Catholic is leading beyond all expectations, by fostering nine decades of extraordinary young adults who continue to flourish from the education provided by this outstanding school.”

“We are most grateful to Margaret and Dan McCarthy for their tremendous dedication and commitment to Malden Catholic,” stated Thornburg. “Raising over $1,000,000, the 2022 Gala is the highest grossing event in our history, and our entire community has been very generous in supporting our students!”

Gala proceeds will benefit student scholarships and help ensure that qualified young men and women who want to attend MC are able to do so, regardless of family finances.