The Gesu Gala is an annual fundraiser that supports Gesu School in its mission to help North Philadelphia’s children to transcend all forms of poverty through comprehensive, innovative education. The Gesu Gala supports forward-thinking academic and extracurricular programming that empowers students to develop their strengths, overcome challenges, and become positive, engaged members of the community and the world.

Our Gala takes place on June 6, 2024 and will be held at the iconic Citizens Bank Park. There is no more appropriate venue for us to commemorate the past three decades and honor one of Philadelphia’s most loyal and enthusiastic Phillies fans, Sister Ellen Convey, IHM who has served as Gesu’s tireless leader and ardent advocate for our students and families for the past 33 years. This truly “Philadelphia event” will offer exciting surprises for our guests, too!

This memorable evening will include:

- Presentation of the inagural Mark Solomon Gesu Spirit Medal to Sister Ellen Convey, IHM
- Presentation of the James F. Higgins, '45 Distinguished Alumni Award to Daryl Shore, '94
- Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and sit-down dinner
- Inspiring performances by Gesu students, including the Gesu Gospel Choir
- Live auction with one-in-a-lifetime opportunities
- Silent student art auction