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JFAN Loyola Club Cleveland Evening with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field
On Monday, June 8, 2026, Jesuit friends gathered for a day at the ballpark including remarks from Bob DiBiasio, Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Guardians.
Context, Change and Hope: The Catholic Church in America
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Windows on the River, Fr. Thomas Gaunt, SJ, shared recent CARA research on: sacramental life, especially among young adults; the impact of mobility and immigration; and the closing and opening of parishes with Jesuit friends and alumni. He also touched on recent national polling on Catholic attitudes about the Eucharist and other Church teachings. CARA is a national research center affiliated with Georgetown University that conducts social scientific studies about the Catholic Church.
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One Meal at a Time- The Mission of Fighting Hunger
On Thursday, October 16, 2025, JFAN Loyola Club attendees reflected on the role of food in bringing people together—sharing meals, celebrating milestones, and preserving family traditions. Yet, for many, food insecurity remains a daily struggle. Kristin Warzocha (John Carroll University ’93), President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, shared insights from her 20 years with the organization, discussing the realities of hunger, the Food Bank’s growth to meet rising needs, and how her Jesuit education has shaped her mission to feed those in need.
JFAN Loyola Club Cleveland Evening with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, more than 140 Jesuit friends gathered for a day at the ballpark including remarks from Chris Antonetti (Georgetown '96), President of Baseball Operations for the Cleveland Guardians, and Bobby Dibiasio.
Transforming Business: Ignatian Values at the Heart & Soul of Success
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, JFAN Loyola Club attendees explored how Ignatian values can transform leadership and success in both organizations and life. In this engaging presentation, Fr. Nicky Santos, SJ, Associate Professor of Marketing, Heider College of Business at Creighton University, shared his global experience and examined the Jesuit paradigm for business education, emphasizing purpose-driven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable growth. Participants were inspired to lead with heart and soul, fostering success that benefits both their organizations and communities.
