The 2026 Jesuit Gala

Protecting Children, Young People, and Vulnerable Adults

April 30, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Boston Hilton Park Plaza 50 Park Plaza Boston, MA 02116

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.

RSVP deadline: April 2, 2026

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USA East Province of the Society of Jesus
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The Province gratefully accepts grants from donor-advised funds.

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The USA Northeast Province of the Society of Jesus, Inc.
Tax ID (EIN): 47-2184310

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DAF sponsors generally do not permit grants that satisfy a personal pledge or provide goods or services to the donor.
Grant timing and processing are controlled by the DAF sponsor and may vary.

If you would like to notify us of an expected grant or have questions about grant designation, please contact Fr. Brian Konzman, SJ (UEATreasurer@jesuits.org).

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Gifts of publicly traded securities are welcome and may offer tax advantages to donors. Securities are typically transferred electronically through the Depository Trust Company (DTC).

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Account Number: 5AX-03439

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For assistance or to notify us of an incoming transfer, please contact Fr. Brian Konzman, SJ (UEATreasurer@jesuits.org).

Honorees

Fr. William Leahy, SJ, has served as the 25th President of Boston College since 1996, making him the longest-serving president in the university’s history. Fr. Leahy entered the Society of Jesus in 1967, holds a B.A. in philosophy and an M.A. in U.S. history from Saint Louis University, theological degrees including an M.Div. and M.T.S. from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, and earned his Ph.D. in U.S. history at Stanford University in 1986. Under his leadership, Boston College has expanded its academic stature, grown its endowment, embarked on major construction and strategic planning initiatives, and deepened its identity as a leading Jesuit-Catholic research university.

Fr. Joseph McShane, SJ, served as the 32nd President of Fordham University from 2003 to 2022, following his presidency at University of Scranton (1998-2003). A graduate of Boston College (B.A., M.A.), he was ordained in 1977 after earning degrees in divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, and later completed a Ph.D. in the history of Christianity at the University of Chicago in 1981. During his tenure at Fordham, he advanced a strategic plan to enhance the university’s standing among Catholic institutions by strengthening scholarship, growing its graduate and professional programs, and harnessing its New York City location as a Jesuit-driven asset.

Thank you to our Co-Chairs and Committee

Co-Chairs
James and Nancy Buckman
Peter and Beth Vanderslice

Honorary Co-Chairs
Maurice and Carolyn Cunniffe
Mario Gabelli and Regina Pitaro
Peter S. Lynch

Committee Members
Jim and Pat Bonan
Norman and Helen Boucher
Rev. Claudio Burgaleta, S.J.
Abigail Clavin Rogers
Kara Cleary
Charles and Gloria Clough
Todd and Elizabeth Cosenza
Rev. James Croghan, S.J.
Rev. Terrence Devino, S.J.
John and Cyndy Fish
Daniel and Dana Fulham
William and Annmarie Kennedy, Jr.
Rev. Brian Konzman, S.J.
John and Rose Mahoney, Jr.
Frank and Judy Mastrocola, Jr.
David and Merritt McGowan
Paul J. Meaney
John and Kathleen Murphy
Michael and Kathleen Nilles
Thomas and Jennifer Ostrosky
Richard and Gina Patterson
John and Susan Pettenati
Grace Cotter Regan
Rev. Thomas Regan, S.J.
Travis and Rachel Rhodes
Stephen Skinner
Susan Martinelli Shea
Brendan and Kerry Swords
Michael D. White

Sponsorships

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP LEVEL
Our Distinguished Leadership sponsors provide the highest level of support, championing the mission of the Jesuit Gala with exceptional generosity and vision. Prominent placement of name/logo on all gala materials.

Gesu Society - $200,000

One full page Ad on program. Two tables with premium seating (24 seats)

Magis Society - $100,000

One full page Ad on program. Two tables with premium seating (16 seats)

Fides Society - $50,000

One full page Ad on program. One table with prominent seating (12 seats)

Ignatian Society - $25,000

One full page Ad on program. One table with prominent seating (8 seats)

PROVINCE PARTNERSHIP LEVEL
Our Province Partnership sponsors play a vital role in advancing our work, offering meaningful support that strengthens the reach and impact of our Jesuit community. Placement of name/logo on event website, invitation, and program book.

Loyola Society - $15,000

Half page ad. One table with prominent seating (8 seats)

Faber Society - $10,000

Half page ad. Half table with prominent seating (6 seats)

Xavier Society - $5,000

Quarter page ad. Half table with prominent seating (4 seats)

Non-Profit/Educational Society - $3,000

Quarter page ad. Two seats

Sponsor a Jesuit - $1,000

Individual Tickets - $1,000

JOURNAL ADS

Honoree Page - $7,500
7.25" x 7.25" - this would include a photo
Full Page - $5,000
7.25" x 7.25"
Half Page - $2,500
7.25" x 3.5"
Quarter Page- $1,000
3.5" x 3.5"