Cardinal Timothy Dolan, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch To Address 81st Al Smith Dinner

Cardinal Timothy Dolan will deliver the keynote address at the 81st Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner on October 15, 2026. The event, held at the Waldorf Astoria New York, raises money for charities that support women and children in need within the Archdiocese of New York.

Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks will host the dinner for the first time. During the evening, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch will receive the 2026 Happy Warrior Award.