Jesuit Gala 2026 to Honor Distinguished Leaders in Jesuit Education
April 30, 2026
The 2026 Jesuit Gala will take place on April 30, 2026, bringing together supporters of the Jesuits and the ministries of the USA East Province. The annual event highlights the Province’s ongoing work in education, pastoral care, and social ministries, while supporting initiatives that advance its mission across the region.
This year’s gala will celebrate the 2026 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award recipients: Fr. William P. Leahy, SJ, president of Boston College and Fr. Joseph M. McShane, SJ, president emeritus of Fordham University, recognizing their leadership and lasting contributions to Jesuit education and the broader academic community.
The firm is a sponsor of this year’s gala.
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