Sept. 24, 2024 – On Tues., Sept. 17, 2024, more than 100 golfers and supporters attended the 2024 Friends of the Jesuits Golf Outing: The Keenan, in memory of Fr. James F. Keenan, SJ, at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, N.Y.
For the past 16 years, the Friends of the Jesuits Golf Outing has raised funds to support men in formation and the care of our senior Jesuits. This year the Formation appeal exceeded its goal and raised more than $50,000. These events have collectively raised close to $4 million over the years.
View a video of Fr. Mario Powell, SJ, giving the opening prayer for the day.
Following a day of golf with perfect weather, guests gathered for the evening reception to connect with one another, as well as with Jesuits and province staff. The event featured a silent and a live auction, both with fabulous prizes, including opportunities to golf at some of the best courses in the country.
During the evening program, Fr. Patrick Nolan, SJ, Provincial Assistant and Director of Vocations for the USA East Province, talked about his own formation journey. Fr. Nolan spoke on the camaraderie of being in the Society of Jesus and how that ties into St. Ignatius’ vision of sending out Jesuits two by two. In addition to helping with financial support for formation, Fr. Nolan asked attendees to encourage men who could make good Jesuits to consider a life in the Society of Jesus.
We are grateful to Bill Miller, Chair, for his leadership and all the sponsors and participants, especially our Jesuits, who helped convey the importance of the funds raised to benefit the ministries of the province.
This year’s golf outing was the first held in honor and remembrance of Fr. James F. Keenan, SJ, who touched the lives of thousands of students, alumni, parents, and friends during his 65 years as a Jesuit. Fr. Keenan was a staple of past province golf outings, which are now named in his honor.
