The Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus has announced that Marquette University leads the Midwest region in Jesuit vocations since 2000.
According to new data from the province, Marquette has had 29 graduates enter the Society of Jesus since the turn of the century. Following Marquette is Creighton University with 23 students, University of Notre Dame with 15 and Xavier University with 12.
“This new data suggests what we’ve always known to be true at Marquette: students come to this university to further their education and bolster that education by strengthening their relationship with God,” says acting Rev. Jim Pribek, S.J., acting vice president for Mission and Ministry. “We’re excited to build on this momentum and continue forming the future generation of Jesuit priests and brothers.”
In addition, from 2010 to 2024, Campus Ministry has walked with over 200 students as they received their sacraments, including 91 baptisms, 207 confirmations and 27 first communions.
“We take great joy in Campus Ministry in helping students deepen their relationship with Jesus, whether that’s discovering it for the first time, rekindling it or growing into the next chapter,” says Stephen Blaha, director of Campus Ministry. “We’re always here for students throughout their faith journey and eager to help them explore how living a life of faith brings tremendous fulfillment in life.”
For more information on beginning a vocational journey, email Rev. Nathaniel Romano, S.J., or Rev. Joe Simmons, S.J. or click here.
