May 2024 Newsletter

DAY OF GIVING

May 21, 2024

The University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary Digital Day of Giving is coming soon!

We are MORE than the flagship seminary that forms new priests. We educate lay leaders, deacons, AND priests. Please look for an email on Tuesday May 21.

You can share your gift now! Call (847) 970-4816 or

CONVOCATION 

Convocation was held on May 4 in the Cardinal Mundelein Auditorium. The following Certificates and Degrees were conferred:

School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization

Certificates
Lay Leadership = 13
Catechetical Coordinator = 4
Catechetical Leadership = 2
Lay Ecclesial Minister = 1

Degrees
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies = 2
Master of Arts in Liturgy = 4
Doctor of Ministry = 1

Escuela de Liderazgo para la Evangelización

Certificados
Ministerio Laico = 106
Liderazgo Catequético = 21
Diaconado Permanente = 16

Mundelein Seminary

Degrees
Master of Arts in Philosophy and Religion = 5
Master of Divinity = 23

Pontifical Faculty of Theology

Degrees
Licentiate in Sacred Theology = 10
Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology = 13

Congratulations to all our graduates!!

To view the live stream recording of Convocation click here.

On May 5 Cardinal Cupich held a Special Mass and May Crowning here at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Following May Crowning we celebrated the leadership and support of Mr. Bill McEssy. Click here to view the Donor Impact Report recognizing Bill McEssy.

View all the photos on our website by clicking here.

ALUMNI UPDATES

2024 Bridge Magazine

Our Winter 2023/Spring 2024 edition of USML’s Bridge Magazine is now available. Click here to read The Bridge.

A SIMPLE WAY TO LEAVE YOUR LEGACY

Name USML/Mundelein Seminary as the beneficiary of your CD, 401(k) or life insurance policy.  Contact Maureen McGrain to learn more of how to make your ultimate gift at mmcgrain@usml.edu.

On Thursday, April 18 Mundelein Seminary held its annual Celebration of Mundelein at the Union League Club of Chicago. The event was hosted by Very Reverend John Kartje, Rector and President of USML, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, and emceed by Mr. Stefan Holt, co-anchor of NBC 5 News Chicago.

Learn more and view photos, videos about our honorees, and an event recap video on our website by clicking here.

SAVE THE DATE:

September 12, 2024

Mundelein Seminary alumni are welcome to join for our annual Rector’s Classic Golf Outing at Pine Meadow Golf Club. Details and registration coming soon!

RECTOR REFLECTIONS

100th ANNIVERSARY BOOK

CHAPEL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

This year, USML is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. A commemorative book featuring meditations on Mary from our seminarians is now available for purchase. The book will be a gift to those who give $500 or more to USML or it can be purchased by clicking here.
 

HARMONY IN ACTION

Are you passionate about serving your parish community and making a positive impact?

Come see, learn, pray and unlock the doors to a truly transformative experience.

This spring and summer we will be holding three free interactive sessions where you will get a sample of our academic style, formation days, and more information about all of our parish programs.

We will be holding these programs in both Spanish and English. Learn more about our English sessions or Spanish sessions on our website.

ONLINE SHORT COURSE

The Art of Celebrating Mass

In this course, you will learn about the fruit of faithful adherence to the liturgical norms in all their richness including proper preparation for celebrating the liturgy and a prayerful understanding of the liturgical texts.