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Susan Friedrichsen
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Upcoming Events
Jesuit Basketball Watch Party
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Lew’s Grill & Bar
Sidecar Room
7539 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
The Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network – Kansas City (JFAN–KC) invites alumni, families, and friends of all Jesuit colleges and universities to gather for our eighth annual Jesuit Basketball Watch Party.
Come anytime starting at 11:00 a.m. and enjoy a relaxed, come-and-go atmosphere—stay for one game or make a day of it.
This family-friendly networking event is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow Jesuit alumni across Kansas City while enjoying:
Live Jesuit basketball games
Community and Conversation
Jesuit Trivie and activities throughout
Light hors d-oeuvres
There is no charge to attend. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Lew’s Grill & Bar.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of basketball, camaraderie, and Jesuit spirit.
Past Events
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.
