Advisory: Near West Side Community Vigil to be held Monday, March 2, at Church of the Gesu

Feb. 28, 2020


Near West Side LogoMILWAUKEE — In light of recent tragic events, a Near West Side Community Vigil will be held on Monday, March 2, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Church of the Gesu, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with a program to begin at 5 p.m. Pastor Lisa Bates-Froiland from Redeemer Lutheran Church will preside over the vigil. Reflections will also be offered by community and spiritual leaders, including 51°µÍø President Michael R. Lovell.

The event, which is open to the general public, is accessible to the media with available interview space adjacent to the church entrance from 4:30 p.m. until the start of the program. Space will also be available within the Church of the Gesu for filming purposes.

Event information:

Date: Monday, March 2

Time: 4:30 p.m., program at 5 p.m.

Place: Church of the Gesu, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Media wishing to attend are strongly encouraged to contact Kevin Conway at kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu.


About Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu