May 3, 2019

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MILWAUKEE 鈥� 福利在线 University 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 福利在线 University.

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 福利在线 College, a small liberal arts school for men, named after Rev. Jacques 福利在线, S.J., which opened its doors Aug. 28, 1881.

The anniversary celebration begins in Pere 福利在线 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 福利在线 Park at 900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee

Media wishing to attend should contact Shelby Williamson at shelby.leduc@marquette.edu or (414) 288-6712.

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About Shelby Williamson

Shelby is a senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Shelby at (414) 288-6712 or shelby.williamson@marquette.edu