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Upcoming Event
November 12, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Featuring
Fr. Christopher Alt, SJ
Director of Prison and Jail Ministry for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Regional Director of Thrive for Life Milwaukee
Sara Williams
Community Life and Resident Services Manager of Thrive for Life Bakhita House
Location
Old St. Patrick’s
Fellowship Hall
625 W Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois
Event Overview
What does it mean to accompany people impacted by incarceration, and what inspires those who dedicate their lives to this work?
Co-hosted by Old St. Patrick’s Theology on Tap, the Jesuit Friends and Alumni Network of Chicago, and the Midwest Jesuits. Join Thrive for Life’s Fr. Christopher Alt, SJ, Director of Prison & Jail Ministry for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and Regional Director of Thrive For Life–Milwaukee, and Sara Williams, Community Life and Resident Services Manager at Thrive For Life–Bakhita House, for a conversation exploring the stories, experiences, and deeper sense of purpose behind their work.
The conversation will be followed by an audience Q&A, offering an opportunity to reflect together on the challenges, meaning, and impact of this work in our communities.
Light Snacks and soda, beer, and wine provided.
Free Parking is available in the parking structure adjacent to the 625 W. Adams building. Click here for details.
Registration is required. Please RSVP below.
Past Events
Work in Progress: Faith, Work, and Vocation
Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, in partnership with the Midwest Jesuits’ Jesuit Friends & Alumni Network, hosted a conversation between President Mark C. Reed and Fr. James Martin, SJ, bestselling author and Jesuit priest. Inspired by Fr. Martin’s book, Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest, the discussion explored themes of faith, vocation, and service. Attendees also had the opportunity to purchase copies of the book and have them signed by Fr. Martin.
Networking Happy Hour
On Tuesday, July 28, alumni and friends of Jesuit institutions gathered at The Bad Apple in Lincoln Park for an evening of conversation, community, and Ignatian spirit.
Networking Happy Hour
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Jesuit Friends and Alumni gathered at Gibson’s Italia in Chicago for a networking reception featuring special remarks from Midwest Jesuit Provincial Very Rev. Karl Kiser, with the opportunity to meet and connect with Chicago area Jesuits and Jesuit alumni.
Relearning Belonging: Finding God in Each Other
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Ignatian Volunteer Corps-Chicago in celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola gathered for a Morning of Reflection with Fr. Paddy Gilger, SJ.
