Omaha

Past Events

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, JFAN Omaha hosted Jesuit Jerseys: A Conversation About NCAA Division I Athletics at a Jesuit University. Panelists from Creighton University Athletics included Marcus Blossom, the McCormick Endowed Athletic Director, Kirsten Bernthal Booth, head volleyball coach, and Johnny Torres, in his fourth year as the head coach of the men’s soccer team. Todd Andrews, a Creighton University alumnus and former KETV Omaha news anchor, served as the interviewer.

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Fr. Jake Martin, SJ presented “A Jesuit Walks into a Bar” and the relationship between faith and comedy to a sold out crowd at the Benson Theater. The show was co-hosted by Br. Pat Douglas, SJ.

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, presented “Jesuit Life Hacks: Tips for Living a More Awesome Life…For the Greater Glory of God!” at the Scriptown Brewing Company in Omaha.

On Saturday, October 19, 2019, a Jesuit Alumni Mass was held at St. John’s Church, bringing together alumni and friends of Jesuit institutions for liturgy and fellowship.

Omaha native Br. Joe Hoover, SJ, and Br. Pat Douglas, SJ, sat down for an conversation on “Where is God in Our Suffering? Making Sense of the Darkness in Our World. The full video can be played below.