We’re revvin’ up to invite you to our 48th annual ShamrAuction—an event that’s electrifying and bursting with a sleek, modern twist that's a play on our beloved Grease! Get ready to cruise into a night that's gonna be rockin' and rollin'!  So grab your Gals and Greasers, secure your spot, or rally your gang of ten to join in the fun!

It’s a memorable evening packed with alumni, parents, supporters, and pals. We’ve got live and silent auctions, an online auction, a cash raffle, delicious dinner, drinks, music, and entertainment that'll make you wanna dance the night away!

You're the one that we want—reserve your spot today!

Our enhanced table purchasing system returns this year! Once again, you'll have the option to choose your exact table, making it easier and more convenient than ever to secure your spot for ShamrAuction.

Reserve your table and view sponsorship opportunities!

Meet the ShamrAuction Co-Chairs

Michelle Forslund and her husband Rich are proud parents of their daughters - Elle ’23, Emme '25, and Elin '29. Michelle's passion for the Cathedral community shines through her active involvement in the ShamrAuction ’23, ’24, ’25, Forever Irish Ladies Brunch '23, and as a co-team parent for Lady Irish Cross Country '21. Beyond her volunteer work, she is a Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, (NBC-HWC & FMCHC), where she empowers clients to enhance their healthspan and achieve personal wellness goals through sustainable lifestyle changes. Whether at Cathedral, with her girls, or with her clients, Michelle's commitment to nurturing growth ties her busy life together.

John McDonald was born and raised in New Jersey and is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and Indiana State University. John enjoyed a very successful 26 year career as an Advertising Executive at Q 95 Radio and The Bob and Tom Show, before joining the start up Audio Software Company, Vibenomics and is the current National Sales Director. John and his wife Dawn have been married for 30 years and have a daughter, Aubrey '24 who graduated from Cathedral last year and is now a Freshman at Indiana University. When not working John enjoys live music, traveling and spending time with family and friends. 

 

Schedule for the Evening

4:45 PM - Mass Celebrated in the Chapel

5:30 PM - Silent Auction, Appetizers, and Cocktails

7:30 PM - Prayer

7:45 PM - Dinner Service

8:30 PM - Live Auction Raffle, Fund-a-Need, Cash Raffle Drawing

10:00 PM - Dance the Night Away

10:30 PM - Silent Auction Closes – Checkout Opens

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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!

Emerald Sponsors ($15,000)
Brad and Ellie Battin
The J. Michael Cunningham, Hon. '98 Family
Envoy, Inc.

Irish Sponsors ($10,000)
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Dellen Automotive Family
Franciscan Health Sports Medicine
The Knoble Family
Managepoint, LLC
Old National Bank
Prime Smile

Shamrock Sponsors ($5,000)
The EMS Group (Dave & Barb Bego and Kelly Bego '99 Simerly)
Fishers Imports
The Forslund and Peter Families
The Gatto Family
James Babcock, Inc. Electrical Contractors
JD and Ashley Spahn
Tracey and Reginald Jones
The Klenke Family
LLZ Consulting - HR, Compensation, Sales Incentive Design
The Mullen/Russell Family
The Olson Family
Plainfield Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Schneider Geomatics
The Shelton Family
The Skulski Family
The Sukurs Family
Techlite Corporation (Dave McDowell '75)
Topel Forman, CPA’s/Mendenhall Capital
Veritas Realty
The Walker Back Family
The Wasiak Family
Xcel Clean
Zink Distributing

 

Purchase your table or sponsorship now!

Table Sponsors ($3,000)
Adams/Kraege Families
Andersen Family and Dorsey Family
Anonymous                                                                                              A Pallet Company Inc.
The Browning Family
Ed and Heather Carpenter
The Cohron Family
The Farrell Family
FirstLines TJS
The Howard Family
The Krisiloff Family
Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP
Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP
Yolanda and JR Means
Michael and Schmidt Families
Schmidt Associates
Shepherd - Insurance & Financial
McNulty Real Estate Services
The McDonald Family
THE PLAID AGENCY
The Ugo Family
The Voelkel Family

Event Underwriting Sponsors
Auction Communications Sponsor - Level365
Registration Sponsor - Marian University

 

Are you looking for a way to support Cathedral ShamrAuction? Underwriting Sponsorships are a great way to support our students and elevate your brand at the same time! Visit our sponsorship page or reach out to Jeff Fleak at jfleak@gocathedral.com for more information.