The Gardens
As spring approaches, the campus is slowly growing green and fragrant again. In 1943, the seminarians took a scenic walk through the campus to record…
Mundelein’s Breviary
Museums display items not only of beauty, but also items of history and use. This breviary was owned and used by Cardinal Mundelein. A gift…
A Seminary Ice Cream Parlour
A seminary ice cream parlour? Who wouldn’t want that? Culver’s is nice, but wandering into an on-campus establishment would be even nicer. Perhaps we should…
Flowers from the Holy Land, Jerusalem
If you take a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, you will likely find a book in the shops called Flowers from the Holy Land, usually…
Laundry Woes
Seminarians have a convenient method to get their laundry done in the residence in 2024. However, in 1935, new methods were being employed, with some confusion and disorganization amongst participants.
Alm’s Box, 1515
Learn about our Alm’s Box. This heavy wooden box would have been placed outside of a church in the doorway for citizens to contribute to the poor.
Italian Confessional from the 16th Century
This confessional was designed to be moved from place to place so that priests could hear the confessions of parishioners across the countryside. The priest…
Feehan Memorial Library on a Rainy Day in 1949
While 2024 and 1949 are far distant, some things never change: the changing attitudes as you progress through your seminary journey, the coziness of the…