Serves spiritual needs of the urban poor, a spiritual and cultural programs to support largely immigrant families

Located on the near south side of Milwaukee, this former convent is available for day and overnight retreats for parish and school staff. An accessible and affordable meeting place in the midst of the city’s urban scene, the facility puts retreatants in touch with the vibrant spiritual life of the neighborhood’s Latino community. This self-supporting renewal center and retreat house is the realized dream of Father Dave Shields, SJ and thus has decidedly Ignatian underpinnings.

Research on Global Health, health care access and disparities and discrimination against marginalized groups

Coordinates direct service, justice reflection and social change advocacy

Building affordable housing for the poor which contributes to stable neighborhoods

On September 14, 1994, the Provincial of the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus prepared the way for the second century of Gesu's parish life. After a two-year process that attempted to "clarify, redefine and maximize" the collaboration between Gesu, Marquette University and the Marquette University Jesuit Community, the Provincial decided to separately incorporate Gesu as an Archdiocesan Parish, sponsored by the Society of Jesus.

With the blessing of Archbishop Rembert Weakland, he called us to embrace the parish territory entrusted to us, especially the Marquette community. So, though parishioners will continue to be gathered to Gesu from all over the city, our special concern for the future, as a parish, will be the care and involvement of the people of our neighborhood and the Marquette community.

The Hartman Literacy and Learning Center is a teaching, research and service site that houses the Family Literacy Project. The Literacy Project is designed to improve the quality of literacy instruction provided by teachers and the literacy acquisition of urban children. Undergraduate teachers in training tutor inner-city Milwaukee school children. Faculty members review lesson plans and supervise tutoring sessions. Research examines factors that relate to growth in childrens' reading abilities. Research is also conducted to investigate the effectiveness of teacher training in literacy instruction by following graduates into their classrooms.

Since its beginning, trust and reverence have marked Holy Rosary Mission: from the early meetings between Fr. DeSmet and the Lakota that flowered into the simple faith of early Lakota Catechists, to today's mission to help educate and prepare Oglala Lakota children for the challenges of the twenty first century. The Mission administers fifteen parishes, Red Cloud Indian School, and Our Lady Lourdes School which provide education to 600 students (K-12).

Ignatian inspired lay associates with a commitment to direct service

The Institute's mission is to conduct and coordinate interdisciplinary environmental and water resources research, promote and coordinate interdisciplinary education in environmental management, and to exist as a center of knowledge on urban environmental and flood control issue

Current studies include: development of a water-quality model for unsteady flow in the Chicago waterway system; using a GIS to evaluate pollutants loads in the Root River Watershed; and a risk based urban watershed management integration system for water quality and flood control objectives.

The Jesuit Middle School of Omaha offers the young males of Omaha, particularly African Americans, a quality educational opportunity, encouraging them to claim ownership of their lives and develop themselves as responsible leaders. The training in this Catholic school includes the five basics of traditional Jesuit education: gospel values, service to others, good study habits, solid discipline and academic excellence. The Jesuit Middle School of Omaha prepares its graduates academically, socially, and spiritually for acceptance into a college preparatory curriculum.

Studies and support for non-violent reflection and advocacy

Seeks interdisciplinary examination of transnational justice issues such as migration, human rights, media and trafficking.

Restorative Justice b/w victims and offenders (criminal and political violence). Also community based restorative justice/dispute mediation.

Educating Latino Youth for Christian Leadership and Service

Nourished at the celebration of the Eucharist, Our Lady of Guadalupe, is a Catholic parish of several generations and many cultures. Proud of our faith, our heritage and traditions, valuing the uniqueness of each individual, we invite all to join us, especially new immigrants. We are formed by God`s Word, and sustained through the Sacraments, to share our time, talents and treasure. We are a source of support for families, a refuge for the poor, and advocates for social justice.