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ORDINATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD
Congratulations to Mundelein Seminary’s 16 Deacons from 10 dioceses on their ordinations to the priesthood.
May 17
Dcn. Cristian Garcia (not pictured) and Dcn. Kevin Menard from the Arquebisbe de Chicago
Dcn. Christian Sinclair and Dcn. Vincent Omondi from the Diocesi de Joliet
May 24
Dcn. Hung Le from the Arquebisbasco de Dubuque
Dcn. Grant Huslig and Dcn. Joseph Mick from the Diocese of Wichita
Dcn. Thanh Ho from the Diocesi de San José
May 25
Dcn. Benjamin Schoonmaker, Dcn. Francis Strong, and Dcn. Jack Watt from the Diocesi de Peoria
May 28
Dcn. Lee Noel from the Diocesi de Cheyenne
May 31
Dcn. Dennis Marcos from the Roman Catholic Diocesi de Lubbock
June 7
Dcn. Ian Ordonez and Dcn. Ryan Nooraee, from the Diocese of Rockford
Dcn. Joseph Tapia-Beeman from Arquebisbasco de Seattle
DIACONATE ORDINATIONS
Congratulations to 11 Mundelein Seminarians from 6 dioceses on their Diaconate Ordinations.
April 5
Andrew Bogusz, Jonathan Hernandez, and Samuel Bergmann from the Diocesi de Joliet
May 22
Isaac Hilger, Jacob McGuire, and Luke Meyerhoff from the Catholic Diocesi de Wichita
June 7
Jacob Hartman from the Diocesi de Jefferson City
Bailey Peterson, Michael Wojnarowski, and Patrick Glanville from the Diocese of Rockford
August 23
Johnny Alexis Hernandez from the Diocese of Laredo
Date TBD
Michael James and Sam Kuttappassery from the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago
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POPE LEO XIV
Watch Ed O’Keefe’s full exclusive interview with Cardinal Blase Cupich about the election of Pope Leo XIV. A portion of this interview aired on CBS’s “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on May 11, 2025.
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WILLIAM H. AND LOIS J. McESSY ENDOWED CHAIR IN CHURCH HISTORY ESTABLISHED AT USML
USML/Mundelein Seminary is proud to announce the establishment of The William H. and Lois J. McEssy Endowed Chair in Church History, a prestigious position dedicated to advancing the study and teaching of Church history. This chair honors the extraordinary legacy of Bill and Lois McEssy, whose generosity and vision have left an indelible mark on both the physical campus and the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students.
Learn more by haciendo clic aquí.
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Please join us in prayer and reflection as we mourn the passing of Bishop John “Jack” Gorman, who has returned to the Lord. Bishop Gorman was not only a Mundelein alumnus but also our rector from 1966 to 1973 and the recipient of the 2021 “In Service of One Another” Catholic Humanitarian Award.
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DAY OF GIVING
Thank you for your generosity!
Because of your support, the University of Saint Mary of the Lake’s Day of Giving in May was a great success! We raised $16,735 — that’s 11.5% over our goal. Your gifts help form the next generation of parish and ministry leaders, and we are deeply grateful.
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DISCOVER YOUR CALL TO LEAD AND SERVE
The School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake invites you to one of our special “¡Ven y ve!” events—an opportunity to explore how God may be calling you to deepen your faith, grow as a leader, and serve His Church more effectively.
Vamos a ofrecer sesiones informativas en las parroquias de toda la Arquidiócesis de Chicago, donde podrás aprender más sobre nuestro programa dinámico. Certificados de formación en laicía y Programas de diaconado Diseñado para equipar a los catequistas, los pastores parroquiales y los líderes laicos para que puedan llevar a cabo un ministerio eficaz.
We will also be hosting a USML campus tour for prospective students on June 28.
View upcoming Come and See dates and locations, and to sign up for a USML campus tour visit our website by haciendo clic aquí.
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Clase clásica de RECTOR
Jueves, 18 de septiembre de 2025
¡Únete a nosotros para vivir un día de golf incomparable, amistad y filantropía en la edición anual del Rector’s Classic de la Universidad Mundelein Seminary.
El Rector’s Classic es más que un simple torneo de golf: es una celebración de la comunidad y de la misión duradera del Seminario de Mundelein. Al participar y patrocinar, no solo estás involucrado en un evento de primer nivel; también te conviertes en parte de un legado de apoyo que capacita a los seminaristas para convertirse en líderes compasivos al servir a la Iglesia y al mundo.
At this year’s golf classic dinner, we are proud to honor Fr. Tom Franzman with the 2025 Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Al servicio del uno al otro Premio Humanitario Católico.
Aprende más, regístrate para asistir y se convierta en patrocinador haciendo clic aquí!
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A QUIGLEY ALUMNI MASS AND RECEPTION
On May 22 at the beautiful St. James Cathedral we held our annual Quigley Alumni Mass and Reception for alumni of Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary, North and South.
View the photos by haciendo clic aquí.
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Cursos cortos en línea:
LEVITICUS AND THE LITURGY
Leviticus contains some of the Bible’s richest insights on what it means for God’s people to be a liturgical community. ¡Aprende este curso con haciendo clic aquí.
Explore nuestro catálogo completo de cursos cortos online en nuestro sitio web:
https://usml.edu/sple/online-short-courses/course-catalog/
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FEEHAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
Special Exhibit:
Exposición del Seminario Preparatorio Quigley
Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary’s Memory Endures Through Lasting Ties with the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. This exhibit, currently on display in Mundelein Hall, features unique artifacts from our collection, along with the Archdiocese of Chicago, and Quigley alums.
Learn more and view photos on our website by haciendo clic aquí.
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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 conocimientos y enseñanzas, proporcionando una fuente de inspiración y conexión para la comunidad universitaria.
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ACTUALIZACIONES DE LOS ALUMNOS
¡Todos los exalumnos, ¡nos gustaría saber de ustedes! Aprovechen esta oportunidad para actualizar sus datos en nuestros registros.
Puede proporcionar una actualización de los alumnos en nuestro sitio web haciendo clic aquí. |
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CONSIDER MAKING YOUR GIFT TO MUNDELEIN SEMINARY/USML TAX FREE
Do you have an IRA and need to satisfy your required minimum distribution?
Are you 70 ½ years old?
Are you interested in lowering your taxable income while also supporting our future parish priests?
Join the many donors who have already chosen to make their gift to Mundelein Seminary/USML while saving on their 2025 taxes.
You may gift a total of $108,000 of your required minimum distribution (RMD) to charities including Mundelein Seminary in one calendar year. If you and your spouse file jointly, s/he may also gift a total of $108,000 from his/her IRA.
Please consult with your investment broker/financial adviser to make a direct transfer. USML Tax ID: 36-2171077
Make your gift through your IRA required minimum distribution to secure the future of the Catholic Church by supporting Mundelein Seminary/USML today!
Contacto Maureen McGrain, Major/Planned Giving Officer for information.
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