{"id":2257,"date":"2023-07-26T15:03:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T20:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/?page_id=2257"},"modified":"2025-12-30T13:56:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T19:56:00","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Acerca de"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2397\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-29\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:51% 18%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 18%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-300x281.jpg 300w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-1024x959.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-768x719.jpg 768w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-1536x1438.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-2048x1918.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-1080x1011.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-1280x1199.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-980x918.jpg 980w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Campus-480x449.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:900px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2257_79bbe3-2a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11{position:relative;}.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column2257_5184fe-11:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2257_5184fe-11 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2257_5184fe-11\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/\">Inicio<\/a><\/span> \/\/ <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Acerca de<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the University of Saint Mary of the Lake<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Saint Mary of the Lake we educate and form Priests and lay leaders to serve the Church and its people. Our campus is home to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/mundelein-seminary\/\">Seminario de Mundelein<\/a><\/strong> y <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/sple\/\">The School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization<\/a><\/strong> a major seminary and school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago and beyond for over a century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/UL1A2400-e1507660662161-628x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2258\" style=\"width:314px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/UL1A2400-e1507660662161-628x600-1.jpg 628w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/UL1A2400-e1507660662161-628x600-1-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located just north of Chicago, it is home to seminarians from nearly 30 dioceses across the country and around the world. Solidly grounded in prayer, pastoral formation and rigorous academic training, USML\u2019s distinctive curriculum includes an innovative <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/mundelein-seminary\/formation\/teachingparish\/\">Teaching Parish Program<\/a>, two full-time internships, <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/mundelein-seminary\/cor-luxta-meum\/\">simulation lab<\/a>, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/mundelein-seminary\/pilgrimage\/\">study-pilgrimage to the Holy Land<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mundelein Seminary graduates are people of prayer whose hearts are burning to serve as a holy bridge between God and His people. <strong>They are formed in tradition, trained in compassion, and prepared to shepherd.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty is among the largest in the country, and many of our professors are recognized as leaders in their fields. USML professors serve as members or experts to pontifical academies, councils and the International Theological Commission. They are sought-after speakers nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"314\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/We-are-USML-page-SPLE-photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9164\" style=\"width:314px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/We-are-USML-page-SPLE-photo.jpg 314w, https:\/\/usml.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/We-are-USML-page-SPLE-photo-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mundelein Seminary and the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization grants degrees through the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, chartered in 1844 and has been in continuous operation since 1921. It is one of only seven schools in North America established as a <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/pontifical-faculty-of-theology\/\">Pontificia Facultad de Teolog\u00eda<\/a> by the Holy See. Those who wish to become Permanent Deacons complete their studies through our <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/sple\/deacon-formation-program\/\">Programa de formaci\u00f3n de di\u00e1conos<\/a>. In a given year, the campus serves full and part-time lay students in the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization and <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/ele\/\">Escuela&nbsp;de Liderazgo para la Evangelizaci\u00f3n<\/a> degree and certificate programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/conference-center\/\">Centro de conferencias<\/a> hosts group retreats, meetings and functions with approximately 25,000 &#8211; 35,000 people annually .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/library\/\">Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy Theological Resource Center<\/a> offer students access to over 200,000 print volumes and a broad spectrum of electronic resources, and our vibrant Conference Center is available for retreats, meetings or company outings in the breathtaking setting of our campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our address is 1000 E. Maple Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-kb-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-401a51507e9fafc188fd7bc46052281c\">University Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To form a Church that consecrates the world to God, according to the heart of Christ through the Holy Spirit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-kb-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc52cfc45c392fde4223dd0839ab47bc\">University Vision Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To form priests, deacons, and the laity for parish leadership, ministry, and evangelization \u2013 adhering to timeless Truth while adapting to constant change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-kb-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19ecd34290200ba9c366c845fd4e6954\">University Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/about\/university-leadership\/\">University Leadership<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-kb-palette-7-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b76331f0e6afce3de901b5b7be1df61a\">Board of Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/usml.edu\/es\/board-of-advisors\/\">Board of Advisors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id2257_d1c645-e2{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id2257_d1c645-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2257_d1c645-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2257_d1c645-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2257_d1c645-e2{border-top:0px solid #002856;border-right:0px solid 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