Jesuit Gala in Boston Honors Leaders in Education and Service

An evening in Boston celebrates Jesuit leadership while supporting ongoing works in education, service, and community impact.

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The Jesuits invite you to the 2026 Jesuit Gala on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Boston Hilton Park Plaza in Boston, Massachusetts. The evening brings the local community together to support Jesuit works and celebrate leadership rooted in service.

You’ll help honor the 2026 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award recipients—Fr. William Leahy, SJ, president of Boston College, and Fr. Joseph McShane, SJ, president emeritus of Fordham University. Their decades of leadership have shaped institutions, strengthened communities, and inspired generations through compassion, vision, and faith-centered guidance.

If you value education, service, and the lasting impact of Jesuit leadership, this is an evening worth attending. Secure your place for an evening honoring Jesuit leadership and service.

Please join us to support the works of the Jesuits and celebrate our 2026 Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Award recipients: Fr. William Leahy, SJ, president of Boston College and Fr. Joseph McShane, SJ, president emeritus of Fordham University!

Both of these Jesuits have led their respective institutions with unwavering dedication, guiding their communities with wisdom, compassion, and vision. As shepherds of their institutions, they fostered environments where students, faculty and staff felt supported and inspired to grow. Their leadership not only shaped the direction of their universities but also left a profound impact on the lives they touched. For their steadfast commitment and transformative influence, we are proud to honor them.

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Jesuits USA East
Event Location:
Boston, MA
United States
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