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UPCOMING EVENT:
PALUCH LECTURE
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 4B’s 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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MASS OF THE INSTITUTION OF ACOLYTE
On January 22, we celebrated our Mass of the Institution of Acolyte, where Bishop Spies formally installed seminarians as Acolytes, signifying their official role in assisting the priest at the altar by preparing the sacred vessels and potentially distributing communion, marking a step towards ordained ministry.
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ONLINE SHORT COURSES:
UNDERSTANDING ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE SACRED LITURGY
This course examines the groundbreaking insights into liturgical theology and practice which set the context for the Second Vatican Council’s famous call for “active participation” in the sacred liturgy. Take this course by clicking here.
Browse our entire catalog of online short courses on our website:
https://usml.edu/sple/online-short-courses/course-catalog/
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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 parish 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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CHICAGO STUDIES
New Edition of Chicago Studies Traces a Path toward Building a Church of Hope & Promise
Read about a priest’s contribution to Plyler v. Doe, the perseverance of Venerable Augustus Tolton, humane immigration reform, & more in the latest volume of Chicago Studies. Read this issue of Chicago Studies on our website by clicking here.
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FEEHAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: ARCHIVES
A seminary ice cream parlour? Who wouldn’t want that? Culver’s is nice, but wandering into an on-campus establishment would be even nicer. Perhaps we should re-visit this 1943 idea!
Read the post on our website by clicking here.
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Fr. RICHARD J. WOJCIK MEMORIAL LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES
Enjoy a midday concert performed by members of our faculty and seminarians! All concerts are on Thursdays from 12:30pm – 12:50pm in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception.
February 13
Simon Stehr (organ/piano)
February 27
Mundelein Brass Ensemble
March 13
Matthew Duff (vocals)
March 20
Peter Binder (organ)
April 10
Fr. Schoenstene (piano)
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CARDINAL MEYER LECTURE
Join us on March 6 and 7, 2025, for our annual Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture featuring Brother Peter Bray. This year’s lecture is titled A Bright Star in a Conflicted Night and will highlight the situation in the Holy Land and the idea behind “Bethlehem University”, a Christian Brothers University in Bethlehem (where he served as Vice Chancellor) and his insights into interreligious dialogue based on his time there.
To learn more and register to attend this free lecture by visiting our website at:
https://usml.edu/cardinal-meyer-lecture/
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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
You gift helps Mundelein Seminarians from 25 dioceses including the Archdiocese of Chicago deepen their call to the priesthood through the Tolton Teaching Parish Program, the Simulation Lab, based on a model used in medical schools and the annual Pilgrimage for third year Configuration seminarians. Each of these uniquely Mundelein Seminary programs provides meaningful pastoral and spiritual experiences. For more information, please contact Maureen McGrain at mmcgrain@usml.edu .
Make your gift today by clicking HERE. https://usml.edu/give/
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