2024 | 2025 | Chicago Studies
Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Vol. 63.1
Finding Christ Today: His Presence in Tradition, Formation, Sacrament, and Word
Student Workers in 1935
The university has always appreciated its student workers. However, if you were a student worker in the past, you may expect a bit more razzing…
The Original Decree
Museums are places of beauty and of history. We would rarely think to save the mortgage to our paid-off homes or the certificate from completing…
Paluch Lecture – Spring 2026
On February 12, 2026, Dr. Harold D. Horell, the Margaret and Chester Paluch Chair of Theology at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML), delivered the Spring 2026 Paluch Lecture titled, The Declaration on Christian Education: A Key to Vatican II’s Future.
The U.S. Constitution at Feehan Library
As you enter Feehan Library, this prominent piece is among the first features to draw your attention. Cardinal Mundelein believed strongly that American history should…
Conclusion of the Pilgrimage in Padua
The day began with morning prayer, after which we set out for Padua, a city rich in history, culture, and spiritual heritage.
Let’s Dream Big!
Hello to our dear readers! I hope you are doing well. This is Vicente Cobos from the Diocese of El Paso, TX! I have to say that over these last few days I have been reflecting on the importance of imagination.
Mundelein Seminary Celebrates Appointment of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as Archbishop of New York
Mundelein Seminary joyfully congratulates Bishop Ronald A. Hicks on his appointment by Pope Leo XIV as the next Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
A Day in Siena with My Brothers
Today was an incredible day! We woke up in the beautiful hills of Assisi, where we spent a couple days in silence and prayer contemplating the immense number of graces the Lord has been pouring out to us.
Assisi
Because we are instruments of God, we are called to walk through life as pilgrims of hope, faith, and love. This awareness accompanied me on our journey to Assisi, the beloved town of Saint Francis.
Final Day in Rome, Sweet Rome
Today was a day filled with both lasts and adventures: last-minute visits to churches we haven’t seen, visiting saints’ relics for the last time, and doing any last-minute shopping before we head to Assisi.
End of One Journey, and Start of a New One
Today, we visited the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Basilica of St. Paul, followed by the opportunity for some personal sightseeing and prayer in the afternoon.
USML Hosts Interfaith Dialogue on Human Dignity at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The University of Saint Mary of the Lake’s School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization hosted an Interfaith Prayer for Human Dignity, where Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders shared prayers and reflections on human dignity. The event emphasized shared values of compassion, justice, and peace, and highlighted the importance of collaboration among faith communities.
America’s Pastime and the American Pope
We began our third day in Rome with an early breakfast, then got on the road for the Vatican. Excitement was in the air! Our commemorative baseball jerseys were packed and ready to go.
Vatican Garden, Museum, and Sistine Chapel
Our second day in Italy was marked by beautiful highlights. We started the day with a moment where all the seminarians gathered together to pray our Morning Prayer together, thanking the Lord for this new day and getting us ready to learn about these places.