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Recent Media Coverage
10-20-21 Chicago Tribune
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/mundelein/ct-mun-mundelein-seminary-centennial-kickoff-tl-1021-20211020-bxxfqkz6jvgjth25zsh2oy6syu-story.html
10-17-21 WGN
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/community-celebrates-100-year-anniversary-of-mundelein-seminary/
10-17-21 Daily Herald
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211017/training-ground-for-future-shepherds-mundelein-seminary-celebrates-100th-anniversary
10-15-21 WBBM
https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-area-seminary-marks-100-years
6-14-21 Northwest Indiana Times
Exploring Scriptures: Conference and Online Bible Study Assist in Spiritual Journey
5-14-21 WGN 9 Chicago
Ahead of Ordination for Archdiocese of Chicago, One Priest’s Unique Journey into Priesthood Begins
2-24-21 Our Sunday Visitor
Youth Ministers Face New Challenges with Teenagers Today
1-20-21 Chicago Catholic
Mundelein First Seminary to have Solar Array on Campus
1-1-21 National Catholic Reporter
EarthBeat Weekly: Environmental Justice, Action, Spirituality Among Top Themes for 2021
1-1-21 National Catholic Reporter
Cross-Shaped Solar Array Lights up Mundelein Seminary for New Year
2020
12-28-20 Daily Herald
Cross-Shaped Solar Array at Mundelein Seminary a first for Archdiocese of Chicago
12-23-20 Chicago Tribune
Mundelein Seminary to Power on New Solar Array Starting on Christmas
12-16-20 Chicago Catholic
Conjunction of 2020 and Spiritual Truths
11-8-20 Catholic News Agency
Spirituality Year: How a Break from Academics Helps Prevent Men for Priesthood
9-13-20 Aleteia
Mundelein Seminary Award Honors Hero Priests of the Pandemic
9-8-20 National Catholic Register
Mundelein Seminary Accepts Nominations for ‘Hero Priests’ of the Pandemic
8-12-20 National Catholic Reporter
Seminaries Prepare to Reopen, Train Priests for Ministry Amid COVID-19
8-5-20 Catholic News Service
Priest Hopes Bible Study Brings Participants Hope, Calm in Chaotic Time
8-3-20 Northwest Indiana Times
Virtual Bible Exploration: Region Native Rev. Kartje Leads Online Study to Encourage Hope During Uncertain Times
7-20-20 Aleteia
4 of the Best Catholic Bible studies to do at Home This Summer
5-1-20 Chicago Tribune
Pandemic Leaves Chicago Area Seminarians Waiting to Fulfill Dreams
4-28-20 National Catholic Register
Seminarians Soldier on Toward Ordination
4-9-20 Our Sunday Visitor
Seminaries stay alive in midst of pandemic, transition to online learning, community
4-7-20 Relevant Radio Morning Air Show
Interview with Father John Kartje
4-4-20 Ave Maria Radio, Mast Appeal Show
How to have a holy Holy Week
4-1-20 National Catholic Reporter
Our Church After Coronavirus
2019
11-6-19 Chicago Catholic
Seminarian Immersion Program Benefits Both Students and Parishes
10-27-19 The Daily Herald
Cardinal George Garden Dedicated at Mundelein Seminary
10-27-19 Chicago Tribune
Mundelein Seminary Garden Dedicated to Late Cardinal George
10-27-19 ABC 7 Chicago
Hundreds Show Up to Honor Cardinal Francis George With New Memorial Garden
10-15-19 The Daily Herald
Garden at Mundelein Seminary to Honor Francis Cardinal George
9-23-19 Morning Air Show – Relevant Radio
Interview with Father John Kartje
9-18-19 Catholic News Agency
Why Robots Can Never Be Catholic Priests
8-10-19 Catholic News Agency
Survey on Catholic Belief in Eucharist Prompts Calls for Better Catechesis
6-13-19 Catholic News Agency
Seminary Faculty: Spiritual Fatherhood Central to Priestly Identity
6-4-19 Crux
Challenges to Seal of Confession Attributed to Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis
4-8-19 Morning Air Show – Relevant Radio
Interview with Father John Kartje (starts around 33:00)
2018
10-24-18 Chicago Tribune
Pope Francis calls on U.S. bishops to gather for retreat at Mundelein Seminary in January
10-16-18 Catholic News Service
Migrant Laborers Help Seminarians Prepare for Priesthood
9-27-18 Catholic Chicago – Relevant Radio
Interview with Father John Kartje on the state of the seminary (starts around 34:00)
9-27-18 Aleteia
In the wake of abuse scandals, how does the Catholic Church screen future priests?
9-11-18 WBEZ Chicago
Chicago Seminary Hosts Week of Masses to Reflect on Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis
9-1-18 The Patrick McCormack Show – Relevant Radio
Interview with Father John Kartje (starts around 37:00)
8-31-18 Daily Herald
Mundelein Seminary to conduct special Masses for healing amid global sexual abuse crisis
8-31-18 Lake County News-Sun
Responding to Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis, Mundelein Seminary announces 9 days of prayer across Chicago area
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