Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will host its 2026 Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, honoring Stephen L. Hyde with the Monsignor Thomas J. Reese Award for his exceptional leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to faith-driven service.
The award will be presented by Most Reverend William E. Koenig, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, during an evening that brings together business, civic, and faith leaders in support of Catholic Charities’ mission across the State of Delaware and nine counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Mr. Hyde, President of HFM Investment Advisors, is widely respected for his decades of service to Catholic education, youth formation, and charitable outreach. Through his family’s charitable trust, he helps distribute more than $1.6 million annually to Catholic schools, parishes, and missions. His leadership has included transformational support of St. Mark’s High School and service on numerous parish and diocesan boards.
Mr. Hyde and his wife, Maria Hyde, are partners in philanthropy and faith. Maria Hyde’s steadfast support and commitment to service have been integral to the family’s charitable mission, modeling shared leadership rooted in compassion, stewardship, and community engagement.
Proceeds from the Tribute Dinner benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, which serves thousands of individuals and families each year through programs addressing housing insecurity, family support, food access, counseling, and care for vulnerable populations throughout the region.
Get your tickets and learn more here: https://www.ccwilm.org/events/cc-dinner/
Event Details
Catholic Charities Tribute Dinner 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 S. Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
