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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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Peru Mission Trip
Some of our Seminarians are on their Mission Trip in Peru. View all the photos of the seminarians serving those in need by clicking here.
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ONLINE SHORT COURSES:
THE ORIGINS AND STRUCTURE OF THE EUCHARIST
Take our online short course and explore the origins of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Taught by Uwe Michael Lang, a native of Nuremberg, Germany, and a priest of the Oratory of St Philip Neri in London, where he serves as Parish Priest.
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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FEEHAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY: MUSEUM
The University Museum, in the lower level of the Feehan Memorial Library, displays objects illustrating the vibrant history of the University and the Archdiocese of Chicago. Periodically, our librarians will post about interesting artifacts housed on our museum collection. You can follow along on our website by visiting https://usml.edu/library/museum/.
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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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CARDINAL MEYER LECTURE
Join us on March 6 and 7, 2025, for our annual Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture featuring Brother Peter Bray. This years 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.
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!
You can provide an Alumni Update on our website by clicking here. |
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GIVING
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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