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Con el apoyo de nuestros generosos donantes, nuestros seminaristas emprenden un viaje de fe transformador para seguir los pasos sagrados de San Pablo en un peregrinaje como ningún otro. Este viaje extraordinario sumergirá a los seminaristas en la rica historia y espiritualidad mientras recorren el camino del apóstol Pablo a través de Turquía, Grecia e Italia.
You’re invited to join our seminarians on this sacred expedition by following along and reading their blog throughout their journey through Turkey, Greece, and Italy.
View the blog posts and photo of their journey on our website at:
usml.edu/mundelein-seminary/pilgrimage/
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SOUNDS OF THE SEASON
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
El domingo 8 de diciembre de 2024, la Capilla de la Inmaculada Concepción del Seminario de Mundelein de la Universidad de Santa María del Lago se llenó de los sonidos de la alegría y la reflexión navideñas durante la celebración anual. Los sonidos de la temporada Concierto de Navidad. Bajo la inspirada dirección de la directora musical Linda Cerabona, que celebra su 20º año en USML, la noche fue un viaje espiritual y musical que abarcó 13 siglos, desde el siglo IX hasta el siglo XXI.
Learn more and watch the concert video by haciendo clic aquí.
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UPCOMING EVENT:
Conferencia de PALUCH
Holistic Formation in Christian Faith: Catholic Education for Belonging, Believing, Becoming, and Beyonding
Thursday, February 13, 2025
7:00pm
During this presentation, you will learn how we can intentionally direct our own ongoing faith formation and how theological educators can provide a comprehensive and holistic education in faith. Specifically, you will learn about the 4Bs holistic, integrated religious education curriculum. The first 3Bs are education for belonging in the Church and society, being guided to embrace beliefs to guide our lives, and becoming self-actualized persons in a community of faith. These lead out to the 4th B, beyonding: learning to look beyond the present so we can discern how, today, the Church is called to live out its mission to consecrate the world to Christ, stated differently, to welcome and work to bring about the fuller realization of God’s Kingdom.
Presenter, Dr. Harold Horell, is the Margaret and Chester Paluch Chair of Theology at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
Learn more and register for this free event on our website at:
usml.edu/paluch-lecture/
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ONLINE SHORT COURSES
Explore the richness of Catholic teaching through the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization’s engaging online short courses. Perfect for individuals seeking spiritual growth, deeper understanding, or professional enrichment. Study at your own pace, guided by expert instructors. Enroll today and take your faith journey further!
Browse through a catalog of our online courses our website:
usml.edu/sple/online-short-courses/course-catalog/
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FEEHAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
THIS MONTH FROM THE ARCHIVES
From 1930 – 1966 seminarians created yearbooks with a daily log, essays, and photos that describe their experiences. Each month, our library staff is posting some of these historical accounts on our website. View the posts and follow along here:
usml.edu/library/this-month-from-the-archives/
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SAVE THE DATE:
CELEBRATION OF MUNDELEIN
April 24, 2025
The University of Saint Mary of the Lake’s Annual Celebration of Mundelein serves as a cornerstone in supporting Mundelein Seminary and shaping the future of our priests. On April 24, 2025 at our 32nd Celebration of Mundelein we will welcome the Very Reverend John Kartje and Cardinal Blase Cupich as hosts as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of three distinguished honorees from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview: Sr. Paulanne Held, Fr. Jerry Boland, and Dr. Amy Mills. Their extraordinary dedication to faith, education, and service is a testament to the mission and values of Mundelein Seminary.
The Celebration of Mundelein is a night of fellowship, dining, and entertainment, all while making a lasting impact on the future of our Church. Together, let’s celebrate the spirit of Mundelein and support our seminarians in their sacred journey. To learn more, become a sponsor, and purchase tickets to attend please visit https://usml.edu/celebration-of-mundelein/.
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LEGACY SOCIETY MASS AND LUNCHEON
On November 6, USML hosted its annual Legacy Society Mass and Luncheon honoring the generosity of our benefactors. Our Legacy Society is the giving society of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML) recognizing generous donors to Mundelein Seminary, the Pontifical Faculty of Theology and the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization, who are making gifts through their estate plans or another form of a planned gift such as an insurance policy or charitable gift annuity.
To learn more about our Donor Recognition Societies visit our website at:
/usml.edu/give/donor-recognition/
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Bibliaes raras y únicas
El Feehan Memorial Library houses a number of rare and unique Bibles in its collection. Far from being in pristine condition, these sacred works show the active importance that the Word of God has had in the lives of believers through the centuries. You can see several of these Bibles on display in McEssy Theological Center, along with many other items from Catholic history.
Whether Latin translations or English, the wear on these Bibles is the result of carrying, reading, and traveling. The Word has been a living and comforting companion for our ancestors and for us.
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REFLEXIONES DEL RECTOR
El Padre John Kartje, que ejerce tanto como Rector como Presidente de la Universidad de Santa María del Lago, demuestra su compromiso con la orientación espiritual a través de sus predicaciones y reflexiones grabadas semanalmente. Con una pasión por fomentar un ambiente propicio en el seminario, el Padre Kartje comparte sus ideas y enseñanzas, proporcionando una fuente de inspiración y conexión para la comunidad universitaria. Sus esfuerzos contribuyen al crecimiento espiritual y al desarrollo intelectual, fomentando un ambiente rico y vibrante en la Universidad de Santa María del Lago.
Puede escuchar sus Reflexiones Rectorales en nuestro sitio web haciendo clic aquí. |
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ACTUALIZACIONES DE LOS ALUMNOS
¡Todos los exalumnos, ¡nos gustaría escuchar de ustedes! Por favor, envíenos cualquier noticia que desees compartir con nosotros y la incluiremos en nuestro próximo número de la revista Bridge este otoño. O simplemente aproveche esta oportunidad para actualizar su información para nuestros registros.
Attention all Seminary Alumni from the Class of 1975 and 2000: Please update your contact information by the end of the year in anticipation of your on-campus Jubilee celebration in April 2025!
Puede proporcionar una actualización de los alumnos en nuestro sitio web haciendo clic aquí. |
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GIVING
Making Your Year-end Charitable Gift to Mundelein Seminary/USML
- Credit Card – making your gift by clicking this link Give – USML
- IRA – using your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)- if you are 70 ½ you may directly contribute up to $105,000 (annually) to Mundelein Seminary/USML. Contact your financial advisor by Tuesday Dec. 17 to allow time to complete transaction. Please complete this form and return to stockgifts@usml.edu
- Appreciated Stock/securities – eliminating capital gains tax and taking an immediate income tax deduction of full market value. Contact your financial advisor by Tuesday Dec. 17 to allow time to complete transaction. Please complete this form and return to stockgifts@usml.edu
Your gift will continue to support the education and formation of our future parish priests and lay ministers of the Catholic faith. It is only through your generosity that, together, we will continue our mission at Mundelein Seminary/USML “to form a Church that consecrates the world to God according to the heart of Christ through the Holy Spirit.”
For where your treasure is, there also will be your heart. – Luke 12:21
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