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Upcoming Events
Summer Social with the Jesuits
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:30-7:30pm
J. Rieger & Co. - Atrium Room
2700 Guinotte Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
Join us for a relaxed summer evening with the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Kansas City! We're gathering at J. Rieger & Co.'s beautiful atrium room for good conversation, good company, and a chance to welcome some new faces to our community.
This year we're welcoming several new Jesuits to our local community, along with our incoming Jesuit Volunteers beginning a year of service across Kansas City. Come celebrate their arrival and get to know our Jesuit community here in KC.
Whether you're a longtime JFAN member, a Jesuit/Ignatian affiliated friend or alum, or simply curious about our community, all are welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of laughter, connection, and Ignatian hospitality in one of KC's most unique venues.
Tickets: $10 each or 2 for $15
Ticket price includes heavy appetizers. Cash/card bar on-site for beverages.
Past Events
On April 9, 2026, guests gathered or an evening of comedy with Fr. Jake Martin, SJ, co-hosted by Fr. Carlos Esparza, SJ,
On January 31, 2026, JFAN-KC hosted their a Jesuit Basketball Watch Party at Lew’s Grill & Bar.
St. Ignatius Feast Day Mass and Freshmen Send-Off
Thursday, July 31, 2025
5:00 p.m. Mass
Reception and refreshments to follow
Rockhurst University
Mabee Chapel
Kansas City, MO
Summer Social with the Jesuits
Thursday, August 14, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
J. Rieger & Co.
2700 Guinotte Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
On November 11, 2024, three Kansas City lay leaders shared their experience continuing the Jesuit mission as lay men and women.
Dr. Sandra Cassady, President of Rockhurst University
Mr. David Laughlin, President of Rockhurst High School
Mr. Michael J. Sanem, Executive Director of the Ignatian Spirituality Center of KC
Panel moderated by Fr. Stephen Hess, SJ, Vice President of Mission and Ministry, Rockhurst University
On February 29, 2024, Adam Rothman, Ph.D., spoke on “Slavery, Memory, and Reconciliation at Jesuit Universities” at Rockhurst University.
The Sixth Annual Jesuit Basketball Watch Party was held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Lew’s Bar & Frill.
On July 30, 2023, Jesuit Alumni and Friends Sunday was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church in Kansas City, MO. Students attending or returning to Jesuit universities this fall joined Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Kansas City for this annual celebration.
