Papal Experts Available at Marquette Released: April 1, 2005 With the news of Pope John Paul II’s health condition, Marquette University professors and experts who are extremely knowledgeable about the Vatican and the history of the pope are available for comment.  Should your media outlet require their expertise for a story, please contact the Office of Public Affairs to facilitate interviews, or you may contact the following directly.  Please note Marquette has an expert in Rome.   Rev. Michael Fahey, S.J., Professor of Theology (414) 288-3164 office michael.fahey@marquette.edu Dr. Patrick Carey, Professor of Theology (414) 288-7189, office patrick.carey@marquette.edu Rev. Steven Avella, Professor of History (414) 288-3556 office / (414) 672-0316 (home, best to reach him at home today) steven.avella@marquette.edu IN ROME Dr. Bill Thorn + 011 39 0687 290 316 wthorn@wi.rr.com For more information or assistance in setting up interviews, you may also contact Brigid O'Brien at 414-288-7445 or Anne Broeker at 414-288-0286 in the Office of Public Affairs. Office of Public Affairs Contacts Brigid O'Brien Miller Director of University Communication Phone: (414) 288-7445 Send e-mail Anne Broeker Sr. Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-0286 Send e-mail