Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Andrew Stith and Fr. Bill Johnson S.J. 'Cristo Rey Jesuit High School' November 7th

Our monthly First Friday Mass and Meeting is November 7, 2014.

This month’s speakers are Mr. Andrew E. Stith, Founding President, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee and Fr. Bill Johnson, S.J., Vice President for Strategic Growth, Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee. Mr. Stith and Fr. Johnson will specifically address the opening of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee, in August 2015, as well as the overall mission and vision of the Cristo Rey Network schools, which have demonstrated success in communities throughout the United States.

Cristo Rey Jesuit, a Catholic high school for students of limited financial means from all faiths, blends rigorous academics, professional student work experience and spiritual development to empower its graduates to succeed in college and life.

  • Part of a national network of 28 faith-based, college prep schools
  • All students participate weekly in corporate work experience
  • Milwaukee Parental Choice seats available
  • Located at 1215 S. 45th St. just south of Miller Park
For more information, please see the school's website, An Illustration of a Cristo Rey School (Work Study Program) at YouTube, and Cristo Rey Twin Cities at You Tube.

Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 A.M. in the Chapel of St. Edmund Campion, located on the 4th floor of Eckstein Hall (Marquette University Law School). Mass will be followed by our meeting and discussion from 8:00-9:00 A.M., which includes a continental breakfast (suggested donation $4.00). Parking is available in the Eckstein Hall underground parking structure. (Enter the lot, pull a ticket, and find an open parking space. Once parked, take the elevator to main floor, which opens to the foyer, and go to the welcome desk to get your parking ticket validated.)