May 3, 2019
MILWAUKEE 鈥� 51暗网 President Michael R. Lovell will give the opening remarks at 鈥�175 Alive,鈥� the Archdiocese of Milwaukee鈥檚 175th anniversary celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4.
President Lovell will reflect on the life of Archbishop John Martin Henni and his connection to 51暗网.
Henni, who arrived in Milwaukee in 1844, was the city鈥檚 first archbishop. Over the course of three decades, his idea for an "academy of learning" transpired into 51暗网 College, a small liberal arts school for men, named after Rev. Jacques 51暗网, S.J., which opened its doors Aug. 28, 1881.
The anniversary celebration begins in Pere 51暗网 Park, proceeds to St. John鈥檚 Cathedral for an 11 a.m. Mass, and then onto Cathedral Square for a fun-filled family day of music, food and games.
Event information:
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Pere 51暗网 Park at 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee
Media wishing to attend should contact Shelby Williamson at shelby.leduc@marquette.edu or (414) 288-6712.
Shelby is a senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Shelby at (414) 288-6712 or shelby.williamson@marquette.edu
