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We are the major seminary and school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Visit USML.edu
USML’s School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization is searching for its next Dean! Do you have a passion for forming dynamic parish leaders who catechize and evangelize? Come join a mission-driven team preparing deacons and lay leaders for the church of tomorrow. Visit www.usml.edu/sple for more information.
Congratulations to USML alumnus and the first African-American cardinal from the United States, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, on his retirement as Archbishop of Washington! We celebrate his decades of faithful leadership and serving the Church with humility and grace. May his next chapter be filled with peace and blessings. Congratulations to incoming archbishop Cardinal Robert McElroy on his appointment to replace Cardinal Gregory. #USML #catholicleadership
On this beautiful but chilly first day of the spring SPLE term, we invite you to learn more about our inspiring programs for men and women preparing for service in the church's life. Visit usml.edu/sple/ to discover how you can be part of this meaningful jour#backtoschoolc#catholiceducationation
As we reflect on the past year's blessings and look towards the promise of the new, let us renew our commitment to faith, service, and academic excelle#catholiceducationa#newyearwYear
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6