Calendar of Events

Men's Spirituality Forum | Thursday, January 27 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Faber Center, Schroeder Complex Rm 111


This gathering is an informal event for thoughtful conversation and lunch with colleagues.

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Marquette Women’s Reception | Monday, Feb 7 | 2 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Ballroom, and Virtual



We invite you to join us for our annual Mission Week Women's Reception.  This year we welcome, Marquette Board of Trustee Member, Nancy Hernandez, Grad '02. She is the president of the Hispanic Collaborative, where she leads the coordination of more than 150 organizations and individuals seeking to improve economic opportunities and representation among Latinos in the region. The Hispanic Collaborative was established with a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and is based out of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s offices.

This event will have in person and virtual options for attendance.  Registration will be available soon.

 

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One Thing Led to Another | Wednesday, February 9 | 9:00 a.m.
Virtual

We invite you to hear the intriguing research and academic vocation journeys of our faculty and staff. Our Mission Week panel consists of: 

• Dr. Eugenia Afinoguenova, Chair and Professor of Spanish; Languages, Literatures and Cultures
• Rev. Claude Domfang, SJ, Director, Centre de Recherche, d’Etude et de Creativite
• Rev. Sunil Macwan, SJ., Assistant Professor of English at St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, India
• Dr. Joseph Byonanebye, Clinical Assistant Professor; Biomedical Sciences

Co-sponsored by Marquette University's Faber Center and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.  

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Catching Fire Breakfast | Thursday, February 9 | 7:45 a.m.
AMU Henke Lounge, and Virtual

This Mission Week event is an opportunity to gather to hear another’s story. Join members of the Marquette and greater community as special guest, Mr. Vincent Lyles, Marquette University Board of Trustees member, shares various experiences and aspects of his spiritual journey. As we listen, we’re invited to reflect on the deeper levels of our own life journey and pause to consider more wholehearted living. 
Breakfast will be served for those attending in-person

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Hoping Again in a Pandemic

Virtual - link to join will be emailed (join whenever you are able)

Thursdays: Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 28, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: Feb 25, Mar 18, Apr 8, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

 

The pandemic has been challenging for many of us. Uncertainty, doubt, loss, and weariness seem to be around us. Yet, hope and possibility are present as well.  Join us as we come together in the spirit of community to listen and support one another and to explore the ways we can encounter hope together.

 

 Register here

 

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Conscious Living 

Virtual (choose Tuesday or Wednesday series when registering)

Tue Feb 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., or
Wed Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 - 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Are you ready to awaken your best self to live a life with more purpose, meaning and joy? Then this is the offering for you! Drawing on the wisdom of the Ignatian tradition, we will embark on a journey of discovery that leads to more freedom and fuller life.

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Women Sharing the Word

Virtual - link to join will be emailed (join whenever you are able)

Wednesdays: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9 - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

 

You are invited to a weekly session of faith reflection on the Sunday readings. We will gather as a community of faith-filled women to listen to an inspirational homily by one of the women of Catholic Women Preach and to offer our own reflection on the readings. This exercise will enable us to discover our voices and giftedness as bearers and sharers of the Good News through our unique insights and perspectives as women of faith. Join us as we explore this new path together. To be facilitated by Sr. Anne Arabome, SSS.

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Touchstones: Stories of Hope & Inspiration

Virtual - link to join will be emailed

Friday, February 18 | 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Join us as Demetria Anderson, Director, Office of Engagement and Inclusion, Student Affairs, shares highlights of how her journey has impacted her life and work here at Marquette.

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Lenten Journey: Praying with Scripture

Mondays: March 7 through Apr 18 - 12:00 to 12:45 p.m.

Virtual - link to join will be emailed (join whenever you are able)

 

Join us for this Lenten time of prayer and reflection led by Michael Dante, Faber Center director.

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Women's Lunch & Reflection | Tuesday, March 29 | 12:00 p.m.
AMU 227

Taking time to make meaningful connections with other women can be inspiring, even life changing. We invite you to this space to do just that. Each reflection will be led by Sr. Anne Arabome, SSS, Faber Center Associate Director.

Registration closes Friday, March 11 to ensure accurate catering counts.

Register here

 

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Touchstones: Stories of Hope & Inspiration

Virtual - link to join will be emailed

Friday, April 1 | 12:00 to 12:50 p.m.

Join us as Doug Woods, Vice Provost for Graduate & Professional Studies and Dean of the Graduate School, shares highlights of how his journey has impacted his life and work here at Marquette.

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Shared Inquiry: The Gift of Listening

Tuesdays: April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Virtual - link to join will be emailed (join whenever you are able)

 

Join us as John Pustejovsky, Ph.D. (retired Associate Professor) leads us through this reflective experience of shared inquiry and discussion about what we have heard. 

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Moving Forward in an Ignatian Way w/ Rev. Mark Ravizza S.J.

Tuesday, May 3 | 7:45 a.m.

Lunda Room, AMU 2nd Floor
In-person (with breakfast) or Virtual option available

As this Ignatian Year is ending, we take some time to both gather what we have learned and to look towards the future. Our guest speaker, Rev. Mark Ravizza SJ, Councilor General for Formation in the Jesuit Curia in Rome will be our guest speaker. He will offer some reflections on how the Ignatian charism informs the new directions the Jesuits are focusing their efforts. Please join us for this enriching and inspiring gathering.

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Women's Lunch & Reflection | Wednesday, May 4 | 12:00 p.m.
Lunda Room, AMU 2nd Floor

Taking time to make meaningful connections with other women can be inspiring, even life changing. We invite you to this space to do just that. Each reflection will be led by Sr. Anne Arabome, SSS, Faber Center Associate Director.

Registration closes Tuesday, April 19 to ensure accurate catering counts.

Register here

 

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Faber Spring Retreat | Friday, May 6 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Catholic Ecology Center, Neosho, WI

Ignatius of Loyola valued taking some time away, not to escape from the world, rather to gain perspective on life.  Join us for this one day retreat as Sr. Anne Arabome SSS, Associate Director, Faber Center, helps us explore how Ignatius' story of transformation informs our lives.

Register here

 

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