UPCOMING EVENT: RECTOR’S CLASSIC
Tee Up For A Brighter Future
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Join us for a day of unparalleled golf, friendship, and philanthropy at Mundelein Seminary’s annual Rector’s Classic golf outing.
The Rector’s Classic is more than just a golf outing—it’s a celebration of community and the enduring mission of Mundelein Seminary. By participating and sponsoring, you’re not just getting involved a premier event; you’re becoming part of a legacy of support that empowers seminarians to become compassionate leaders in service to the Church and the world.
At this year’s golf classic dinner, we are proud to honor Sr. Rosemary Connelly, RSM, Chairman of Misericordia, with the 2024 Cardinal Joseph Bernardin In Service of One Another Catholic Humanitarian Award.
Learn more, register to golf, attend the awards dinner, and become a sponsor by visiting our website.
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Special Auction Item
We are proud to announce a special auction item in honor of this year’s Rector’s Classic! In the Holy Year of 2025, up to six people will spend one week in Rome with USML’s Rector Emeritus, Msgr. John Canary and Provost, Dr. Brian Schmisek visiting sites pertaining to the New Testament and the two saints inextricably linked to the Eternal City.
Bidding is now open online and will continue in-person during the Awards Dinner after golf on September 12, the winning bid will be announced after 8:30 p.m.
Learn more and make a bid online by clicking here.
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WELCOME DAY
August 25, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Students enrolled in the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization / Escuela de Liderazgo para la Evangelización are invited to come and celebrate Welcome Day with us on August 25, 2024. Click here to learn more and register to attend.
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NOTICE: CAMPUS CLOSED 8/19 – 8/25
The USML campus in Mundelein will be closed to the general public from Monday, August 19 through Sunday, August 25 due to Seminarian Welcome Weekend and Silent Retreat Week..
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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: 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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NEWS: ALUMNI GOLF OUTING
On Thursday, July 11, the alumni of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary, had their annual golf outing at Pine Meadow Golf Club. Click here to learn more and view photos from the event.
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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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PARISH MINISTRY PROGRAMS
Are you passionate about serving your parish community and making a positive impact? We provide academic courses and formative experiences for those seeking to build the Kingdom of God in our world. A Certificate of Lay Leadership or Certification as a Catechetical Coordinator is your gateway to enhancing your skills, deepening your faith, and becoming a confident leader within the Catholic Church.
Learn more about our Parish Ministry programs on our website by clicking here.
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A SIMPLE WAY TO LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
Did you know that 90% of all planned gifts from estates are simple bequests?
Do you have a planned gift in place for USML/Mundelein Seminary?
For more information on how you can leave your legacy by forming and educating future parish priests, please contact Maureen McGrain at mmcgrain@usml.edu or visit our website at usml.edu/give/planned-giving/.
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