Welcome!

The Marquette University Jesuit Community has generously given the university a $2 million endowment for the establishment of the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality, which will be dedicated to the promotion of Ignatian spirituality among faculty and staff.

Blessed Peter Faber (also referred to as Pierre Favre) was among the first companions of Ignatius Loyola and was recognized by Ignatius himself for his talent in giving the Spiritual Exercises (retreats) and his gifts as a spiritual director.  The naming of the Faber Center coincides with an international year of anniversaries for the Jesuits, marking 500 years since the birth of Blessed Peter Faber (April 13, 1506) and St. Francis Xavier (April 7, 1506), as well as the 450th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius of Loyola (July 31, 1556).

Our Work

The Faber Center's offerings will include:

• retreats
• spiritual direction
• discussion groups
• days and evenings of reflection, and
• other opportunities for exploring spirituality in everyday life.

About the Director

Michael J. Hogan, who has served the university in the past as legal counsel and assistant professor of law, is the director of the center. Hogan’s interest in Ignatian spirituality began during his years as a Jesuit scholastic in the 1970s and has continued throughout his life. He has directed a number of retreats and has trained at the Shalem Institute, a nationally known center for the education of spiritual directors.

Contact and Location

The Faber Center is currently located in Schroeder Complex, Room 111 at 560 N 16th St. Contact Michael Hogan via e-mail or call (414) 288-4545 for information or to make use of the center’s spiritual resources.