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UPCOMING EVENT:
RECTOR’S MASS & BRUNCH
Sunday, October 13
Celebrate Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Main Chapel, followed by a light brunch with Very Reverend John Kartje, Rector of Mundelein Seminary. Learn more and register by clicking here.
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UPCOMING EVENT:
Synodality and its Discontents
October 24, 2024
Time: 19:00 h.
Location: The University of St. Mary of the Lake, Dining Hall
Dr. Harold D. Horell, Chair of the Margaret and Chester Paluch Chair of Theology here at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, will review how the Church has relied on synodal gatherings to discern the guidance of the Spirit from the Council of Jerusalem, as discussed in Acts of the Apostles, chapter 15, through the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) to the present. You will learn what synodality is, and also learn about the critiques (discontents) voiced of it. Additionally, the presentation will explore responses to these critiques, and you will learn how and why synodality is a crucial aspect of the leadership of the Church today.
Register to attend on our website by clicking here.
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UPCOMING EVENT:
SEMINARY SALUTES, RERUM NOVARUM
November 7, 2024
Started in 1991, the Seminary Salutes, Rerum Novarum dinner and awards ceremony honors lay men and women who are examples of Catholic Social Teaching in action, especially in the areas of labor, business and government.
The fundamentals of this award are: respect for the dignity of the human being and human labor, the right to organize, and the right to a living wage. The evening provides the seminary with an opportunity to identify Catholic men and women in their fields, who by their example and work have promoted the social teachings of the Church. Those honored receive the prestigious Rerum Novarum Award from the Archbishop of Chicago.
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UPCOMING EVENT:
SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
December 8, 2024
Join us for a magical afternoon of music and celebration at the Annual Christmas Concert in the Main Chapel at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Our cherished tradition brings together the community for a heartwarming experience filled with the spirit of the season.
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ABOUT SPLE
The mission of the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization (SPLE) is to provide (in English and in Spanish) a thorough formation in pastoral leadership for men and women preparing for service in the life of the church.
The School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization offers integral degree, certificate, deacon formation, and ongoing education programs to ensure that students are deeply immersed in a formation program within a supportive faith community of peers. SPLE assists candidates in developing a Catholic ministerial identity as women and men who are called, supported and commissioned to serve in the name of the Church.
Learn more by clicking here.
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FAMILY WEEKEND
September 27-29 was Family Weekend here at Mundelein Seminary. Families of our seminarians were on campus to experience the beauty of seminary life, celebrate Mass together, and participate in enriching activities.
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RECTOR REFLECTIONS
Father John Kartje, serving as both Rector and President of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, demonstrates his commitment to spiritual guidance through his weekly recorded sermons and reflections. With a passion for fostering a nurturing environment at the seminary, Father Kartje shares his insights and teachings, providing a source of inspiration and connection for the university community. His efforts contribute to spiritual growth and intellectual development fostering a rich and vibrant atmosphere at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
You can listen to his Rector Reflections on our website by clicking here. |
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ALUMNI UPDATES
Calling all alumni! We want to hear from you. Please submit any news you’d like to share with us and we will include it in our next issue of the Bridge Magazine this Fall. Or simply take the opportunity to update your information for our records.
You can provide an Alumni Update on our website by clicking here. |
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GIVING
Are you already thinking of making your year-end charitable gifts?
If so, consider making your gift to USML/Mundelein Seminary by donating appreciated stock.
When you donate stock directly to us, you benefit by:
- Eliminating capital gains taxes and the Medicare surtax
- Taking an immediate income tax deduction of the full fair market value if you itemize your deductions (*Consult your tax advisor.)
- Making a greater impact on USML/Mundelein Seminary
To make your gift through appreciated stock or if you have questions, please contact Jim Jarocki, Sr. Director of Development Operations at jjarocki@usml.edu or 847.970.4841
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