When St. Ignatius finished his studies, he was open to possibilities. He and the first companions created the Society of Jesus to take God’s ministry out into the world. By empowering others to “go, set the world on fire,” he ignited a movement that, almost 500 years later, has global reach and impact.
February 6 through 13, open space in your day for one of the many Mission Week offerings. There are amazing opportunities to listen to inspirational speakers, pray, worship, reflect and take time for silence each day. New this year is a slate of activities each day including games and food trucks on campus. Be sure to check Marquette Today each day for the schedule and open yourself to Possibility!
For more information visit the Mission Week website.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, February 6
- Opening Mission Week Mass | 6 p.m. in the Church of the Gesu or available virtually
- Open a week of possibility with Mass celebrated with Marquette University students. All are welcome to watch and participate via the livestream.
Monday, February 7
- Pause — Pray — Possibility | 9 – 10:30 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Chapel
- All are welcome to come to the newly renovated St. Joan of Arc Chapel to take time to start the week, with quiet, prayer and dreaming of the possibility we have if we are open to it. This is an open house-style gathering, so come when you can, for as long as you can. Hot chocolate will be served outside of the chapel.
- Global Jesuit Exhibit and Luncheon Takeout | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Lobby
- While St. Ignatius of Loyola was a son of Spain, his founding of the Society of Jesus has led to the religious order sustaining ministries around the world. During Mission Week, visit an exhibit with interviews of Jesuits at Marquette. These features include those from other countries and Jesuits at Marquette University who have taken part in global ministries.
- Each weekday of Mission Week will feature a different country with a FREE takeout lunch to the first 150 participants.
- Mass | 12 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel
- Marquette Women’s Reception | 2 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom and available virtually
- This year’s reception features Marquette Board of Trustees 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 for and representation of 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.
- Registration can be done online.
- Examen with Fr. Jim Pribek and Sarah Feldner | 4 p.m. on the Mission at Marquette Instagram, @mumissionandministry
- One of the most famous prayers St. Ignatius developed was the Examen. In this practice, we have the opportunity to take time in thankful reflection to be with God and review our day. When we pause in prayer and reflection, we open ourselves to the possibilities of tomorrow. Join members of the Marquette community each day on Mission at Marquette Instagram during Mission Week.
Tuesday, February 8
- Global Jesuit Exhibit and Luncheon Take-out | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- While St. Ignatius of Loyola was a son of Spain, his founding of the Society of Jesus has led to the religious order sustaining ministries around the world. During Mission Week, visit an exhibit with interviews of Jesuits at Marquette. These features include those from other countries and Jesuits at Marquette University who have taken part in global ministries.
- Each weekday of Mission Week will feature a different country with a FREE takeout lunch to the first 150 participants.
- Examen with Fr. Jim Voiss, S.J. and President Michael Lovell | 4 p.m. on the Mission at Marquette Instagram, @mumissionandministry
- One of the most famous prayers St. Ignatius developed was the Examen. In this practice, we have the opportunity to take time in thankful reflection to be with God and review our day. When we pause in prayer and reflection, we open ourselves to the possibilities of tomorrow. Join members of the Marquette community each day on Mission at Marquette Instagram during Mission Week.
- Mass | 10 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Wednesday, February 9
- “One Thing Led to Another” | 9 – 10:30 a.m., virtual
- You are invited to hear the intriguing research and academic/vocational journeys of our faculty, staff and Jesuit alums. Our panel consists of Dr. Joseph Byonanebye, Dr. Eugenia Afinoguenova, the Rev. Claude Domfang, S.J., the Rev. Sunil Macwan, S.J.
- Co-sponsored by the Faber Center and Offices of Research and Sponsored Programs.
- Register Here
- Open to Possibility Discernment Lab | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- To know how to move forward, we need to know why and how we got where we are, to the best of our ability. During this one-hour session, Dr. Elizabeth Angeli, associate professor of English, and Serina Jamison, graduate student, will help lead you to create a discernment map that visually represents the decisions you made that brought you to who you are today and the people, places and things that informed those decisions.
- Register Here
- Global Jesuit Exhibit and Luncheon Takeout | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Lobby
- While St. Ignatius of Loyola was a son of Spain, his founding of the Society of Jesus has led to the religious order sustaining ministries around the world. During Mission Week, visit an exhibit with interviews of Jesuits at Marquette. These features include those from other countries and Jesuits at Marquette University who have taken part in global ministries.
- Each weekday of Mission Week will feature a different country with a FREE takeout lunch to the first 150 participants.
- Soup with Substance | 12 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union and offered virtually
- Inspired by the “roundtable discussions” of Peter Maurin and the Catholic Worker Movement, Soup with Substance is a noontime presentation on an issue related to social justice over a simple meal of soup and bread.
- During this week of possibility, we will be joined by Nancy Yarbrough, founder of FreshStart, and Sister Anne Arabome, SSS, founder of the Bakhita Project. Their stories are very different, but both Nancy and Sister Anne have answered the call to work with victims of human trafficking.
- Mass | 12 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel
- Daily Examen with Fr. Jim Voiss, S.J. and Sheena Carey | 4 p.m. on the Mission at Marquette Instagram, @mumissionandministry
- One of the most famous prayers St. Ignatius developed was the Examen. In this practice, we have the opportunity to take time in thankful reflection to be with God and review our day. When we pause in prayer and reflection, we open ourselves to the possibilities of tomorrow. Join members of the Marquette community each day on Mission at Marquette Instagram during Mission Week.
- Ignite: Mission Week Bistro Night | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, Lunda Room
- Students will receive a free Italian buffet dinner while joining fellow students in conversation as current Jesuit Volunteers in Milwaukee reflect on what they have learned about generosity, solidarity and living with openness to possibilities while serving in Milwaukee.
- This event will also be livestreamed on Instagram.
Thursday, February 10
- Mission Week Spirit Wear Day
- Celebrate Mission Week by wearing your favorite Marquette swag and/or blue and gold! Also consider making a donation to the Bridge to the Future Fund to help support our student community.
- Catching Fire Breakfast | 7:45 – 9 a.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union and Virtual
- Mr. Vincent Lyles, Marquette University Board of Trustees member, will be the featured guest in our Mission Week Catching Fire Breakfast. Join other members of the Marquette and greater community as Lyles shares different experiences and features of his spiritual journey. As we hear his story, it gives us pause to consider our own and invites us to more wholehearted living.
- Register Here
- Jesuit Game Show | One hour group reservations from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms
- Have you ever dreamt of being on a game show? Now is your chance! Take an hour of your day and join a group of friends, classmates, colleagues or strangers at playing Jesuit Jeopardy, Wheel of Possibility, and Iggy Says! A new Jesuit Game Show Champion will be named each hour! Will it be you?
- Register Here
- Global Jesuit Exhibit and Luncheon Take-out | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Lobby
- While St. Ignatius of Loyola was a son of Spain, his founding of the Society of Jesus has led to the religious order sustaining ministries around the world. During Mission Week, visit an exhibit with interviews of Jesuits at Marquette. These features include those from other countries and Jesuits at Marquette University who have taken part in global ministries.
- Each weekday of Mission Week will feature a different country with a FREE takeout lunch to the first 150 participants.
- Daily Examen with Fr. Jim Pribek, S.J. and Provost Dr. Kimo Ah Yun | 4 p.m. on the Mission at Marquette Instagram, @mumissionandministry
- One of the most famous prayers St. Ignatius developed was the Examen. In this practice, we have the opportunity to take time in thankful reflection to be with God and review our day. When we pause in prayer and reflection, we open ourselves to the possibilities of tomorrow. Join members of the Marquette community each day on Mission at Marquette Instagram during Mission Week.
- Mass | 10 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel
- Late Night Marquette — MAGIS BINGO | 10 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union
- Stop by for a fun game of Bingo — we mean “MAGIS.” Magis may mean more in Latin, but in the case of Bingo, we are looking for five in a row! Join in this late-night event!
- Learn more about Late Night at Marquette
Friday, February 11
- Global Jesuit Exhibit and Luncheon Take-out | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Lobby
- While St. Ignatius of Loyola was a son of Spain, his founding of the Society of Jesus has led to the religious order sustaining ministries around the world. During Mission Week, visit an exhibit with interviews of Jesuits at Marquette. These features include those from other countries and Jesuits at Marquette University who have taken part in global ministries.
- Each weekday of Mission Week will feature a different country with a FREE takeout lunch to the first 150 participants.
- Mass | 12 p.m. in the St. Joan of Arc Chapel
- Daily Examen with Fr. Jim Voiss, S.J. and Margeaux Lazar | 4 p.m. on the Mission at Marquette Instagram, @mumissionandministry
- One of the most famous prayers St. Ignatius developed was the Examen. In this practice, we have the opportunity to take time in thankful reflection to be with God and review our day. When we pause in prayer and reflection, we open ourselves to the possibilities of tomorrow. Join members of the Marquette community each day on Mission at Marquette Instagram during Mission Week.
- Late Night Marquette Basketball and Cannonball Bowling | 9 p.m. in the Annex
- During this Ignatian Year, we remember the story of the cannonball that changed the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola when he was struck in battle. During Mission Week, try your hand at “cannonball” bowling, and see what possibilities open up.
- Learn more about Late Night Marquette
Saturday, February 12
- Self-Care Saturday Peace Works Self-Care Exercises
- Exercising regularly has many benefits and there are many types of exercises. St. Ignatius of Loyola understood the importance of exercise when he developed the Spiritual Exercises as a way of strengthening his prayer in order to grow his relationship with God. Another type of exercise is to practice self-care. The Center for Peacemaking Peace Works program won the President’s Challenge award and is developing virtual exercises for students. This Mission Week, we invite you to take the Self-Care Challenge and take some time think about your self-care.
Sunday, February 13
- Mass | 9 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Family
- Close a week of possibility with Mass celebrated with Marquette University students. All are welcome.
