Mass | 9:30 a.m.
Chapel of the Holy Family
Mission Week Mass | 6 p.m.
Church of the Gesu
Presider: Jim Pribek, S.J., Acting Vice President, Mission and Ministry
Preacher: Ryan Duns, S.J., Chair, Department of Theology
9 p.m. | Mass
Chapel of the Holy Family
Marquette Women’s Luncheon | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
Join us for a special Mission Week Act with Grace Women’s Luncheon, a 
time to gather in community, reflect, and be inspired.
This enriching event will feature:
Buffet Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal while connecting with fellow attendees.
Speaker: Maya Smart interviewed by Chief Edith Hudson.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other women, celebrate our shared mission, and engage in meaningful dialogue. We look forward to seeing you there!
* Sponsored by the Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Intitute for Women's Leaderhsip, University Advancement, Campus Ministry, and Mission and Ministry.
Mass | Noon
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Java with the Jesuits | 2–3 p.m.
Lemonis Center
Join us in the Lemonis Center for Student Success for coffee and cookies and chat with members of our Marquette Jesuit Community.
* Sponsored by the Marquette Jesuit Community, Center for Teaching and Learning, Raynor Libraries, Lemonis Center for Student Success
Taize Prayer | 7:30 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Family
“One Thing Led to Another” | 9 a.m.
Monaghan Ballroom in Alumni Memorial Union
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Faber Center invite you to hear the intriguing research and academic vocation journeys of our faculty and staff.
Our 2026 speakers include:
Angela Frey, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
College of Health Sciences
Angie Sandoval
Assistant Director | Research and Internships
Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach (CURTO)
Michael R. Schläppi, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Global Jesuit Luncheon | 11 a.m.
Rotuna, Alumni Memorial Union
Stop by the 2nd floor lobby in the AMU for lunch from Pandanggo enterprise. Lunch and free t-shirts will be given to the first 200 people to come by!
St. Blaise Throat Blessing | 2 p.m.
Rotunda, Alumni Memorial Union
February 2nd is not only the second day of Mission Week, it's the Feast of St. Blaise. Join us in the AMU Rotunda to have your throat blessed by members of our Campus Ministry and Marquette Jesuit Community. Hot chocolate will also be served.
Living Stories | 3:30 p.m.
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
Step into a space where real lives become open books. Living Stories is an interactive event that invites you to listen to personal narratives from individuals whose experiences may be unfamiliar or eye-opening—stories of resilience, identity, and purpose. From navigating homelessness to the journey of a student-athlete, or life as a Jesuit, each conversation offers a chance to deepen understanding, challenge assumptions, and build empathy.
This experience is rooted in the Ignatian tradition of becoming contemplatives in action—pausing to reflect and then engaging the world with compassion and justice. Listening to these living stories is a form of faith conversation, a ministry central to Ignatian spirituality, where dialogue opens hearts and minds to God’s presence in all people. Through these encounters, we discern how our own lives might respond to the call for greater solidarity, hope, and love.
Living Stories was first created by Dr. Marija Bjegovich-Weidman as the En todo Amar y Servir Human Library. We are grateful to continue this meaningful tradition during Mission Week, honoring her vision, legacy, and enduring commitment to faith, justice, and accompaniment.
* Sponsored by: College of Nursing, Service Learning, Mission and Minsitry
Mass | 10 p.m.
St. Blaise Throat Blessing
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
MLK Prayer Service| 9:30 a.m.
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
MLK Lecture and Panel Discussion| 10:30 a.m.
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
Tyce Holmes – Former Marquette student and current Coordinator of Mentorship and Student Success in Educational Opportunity Programs
- Vincent Lyles – Marquette Trustee and Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds
- Derek Mosley – Director of the Lubar Center and former Milwaukee County Judge
- Dr. Leslie Buckner – Marquette alumna, Black Alumni Association member, and Director of Rehabilitation Services
Soup with Substance| Noon
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
Mass | Noon
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Ignite | 7 p.m.
Chapel of the Holy Family
Catching Fire Breakfast | 7:45 to 9 a.m.
Monaghan Ballrooms, Alumni Memorial Union
Join us for a special Catching Fire Breakfast featuring an interview with Marquette University Board of Trustee Member Rick Dillon, Bus Ad '93. He served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vestis, a leading provider of uniform services and workplace supplies.
Prior to this role, Rick served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Enerpac Tool Group Corp. from 2016 to 2022, as executive vice president and chief financial officer of Century Aluminum Co. from 2014 to 2016, as vice president-finance Global Surface Mining Group, and as vice president-controller and chief accounting officer at Joy Global (now Komatsu Mining).
Breakfast will be served for those attending in-person. A link will be emailed for those joining virtually.
*Sponsored by Faber Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Marquette Ignatian Educators of Distinction | Noon
Monaghan Ballroom, AMU
In 2024, Marquette handed out it's inaugural Midwest Jesuit Province Ignatian Educators of Distinction Award to alumna and faculty member Dr. Marija Bjegovich-Weidman, Nurs ’23, ’95. The award recognized Bjegovich-Weidman’s incorporation of Jesuit values into her teaching. Each Mission Week, honorees will be invited to a luncheon to recognize their achievement at Marquette.
Marquette faculty and staff are deeply committed to the Jesuit Catholic educational mission. The designation of Ignatian Educator serves as both a campus and public recognition of an individual’s dedication to and proficiency in advancing the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence.
Apply here to become a 2026 Marquette Ignatian Educator of Distinction
*Sponsored by Mission and Ministry
Ignatian Mindfulness in the Zen Den | Noon
Wellness + Recreation
Rosary in the Rotunda | 1:30 p.m.
AMU Rotunda
Keynote Lecture | 3:30 p.m.
Monoghan Ballroom
Holy Hour and Social | 7:30 p.m.
Mass | 10 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
*Sponsored by Campus Ministry
First Friday Mass and Fellowship | 8:30 a.m.
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Ignatian Conversation: Attention as a form of Devotion and Grace | 9:30 a.m.
Location TBD
Global Jesuit Luncheon | 11 a.m.
Rotunda Alumni Memorial Union
Mass | Noon
St. Joan of Arc Chapel
*Sponsored by Campus Ministry
Camino Walk | 1 p.m.
Wellness and Recreation
Join us for a special Camino Walk where we’ll reflect, pray, and walk in the spirit of pilgrimage.
As we walk together, we’ll embrace the themes of GRACE - as we pray intentionally for others as we walk.
Faculty, Staff & Jesuits vs. Students Basketball Game Returns for Mission Week| 4:30 p.m.
Wellness and Rec
As part of Mission Week and National Marquette Day, Campus Recreation will host the 2nd Annual Faculty, Staff & Jesuits vs. Students Basketball Game on Friday, February 6, at 4:30 p.m. in the Wellness + Recreation Gymnasium.
This event is designed to bring the Marquette community together through friendly competition while providing students with a positive, sober programming option during Mission Week. Last year’s game was well attended and featured an overtime win by the Faculty/Staff team.
Students, faculty, staff, and Jesuits are invited to participate either on the court or as spectators. The game offers a visible opportunity to engage across roles and to support student connection and community through recreation.
Interested in playing?
Student Player Sign-Up Link
Faculty/Staff/Jesuit Player Sign-Up Link
Colleagues from across campus, including representatives from Men’s and Women’s Basketball, are encouraged to participate or attend in support. All skill levels are welcome.
Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on both teams. No RSVP is required to attend. A pizza party with the Jesuits will be held in the lobby of the Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility at the conclusion of the game!
For questions or additional information, please contact kristian.pullam@marquette.edu.
