Archdiocese of Chicago, University of St. Mary of the Lake and St. Clement Parish each received $1.25 million through Lilly Endowment’s national initiative. Chicago, (April 4, 2024) – The Archdiocese of Chicago, the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein and St. Clement Parish in Chicago each received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to be used for projects funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping them deepen their relationships with God, enhance ..read more

John Allen served as our guest speaker at this year’s two-part lecture on Thursday, March 7 at the Union League Club of Chicago and on Friday, March 8 at USML. Following the Friday presentation, Mr. Allen participated in a panel discussion with distinguished USML faculty members Rev. Emery A. de Gaál, Chairperson and Professor in the Departments of Dogmatic Theology and Pre-Theology and Theodore Whapham, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization. Title of Lecture: Protocol, Politics and Posterity: The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Church. Marc ..read more

2024 Paluch Lecture February 15, 2024 On February 15, 2024 USML hosted our annual Paluch Lecture with Dr. Massimo Faggioli, professor from the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University (Philadelphia). The lecture framed the controversies about Vatican II in light of the massive changes in our sense of history or, in technical terms, our “regime of historicity” of “presentism”.  Massimo Faggioli, professor of historical theology at Villanova University in Philadelphia, as seen on the Catholic college’s campus March 11, 2021. (CNS photo/Chaz Muth) Watch the Lectu ..read more

The Association of Theological Schools featured an article highlighting the innovative and recently opened, Cor luxta Meum Simulation Center at USML through the Pathways for Tomorrow Phase 3 grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. The article can be found on the ATS website by clicking here. The post Cor luxta Meum Simulation Center Featured in the Association of Theological Schools Newsletter appeared first on USML ..read more

Dr. Maria Barga, Assistant Professor at USML and distinguished biblical scholar, is featured in a video from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops “Sunday Seminar Series” about Sacred Scripture presenting a topic of Rezando los Psalmos (Praying the Psalms). La Dra. María Barga, profesora adjunta de la USML y distinguida erudita bíblica, aparece en un video de la “Serie de seminarios dominicales” de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos sobre la Sagrada Escritura que presenta un tema de Rezando los Psalmos. The post USML’s Dr. Maria Barga Delivers a Video ..read more

In a heartwarming display of cultural unity, our seminarians joyously celebrated the 2024 Lunar New Year with a special Mass, celebrated by Fr. Dominic Nguyen (class of 2023) that seamlessly blended traditional Catholic rituals with the rich tapestry of Asian the cultural. The post Lunar New Year Mass appeared first on USML ..read more

On Friday, January 26 through Sunday, January 28 Mundelein Seminary held its annual Fr. Pat O’Malley basketball tournament. 10 seminaries from across the country competed in Pool Play to earn a spot to play in the Championship Bracket. St. Joseph Seminary from Covington, Louisiana, the Lakers from Mundelein Seminary, Sacred Heart Seminary from Franklin, Wisconsin, and Conception from Conception, Missouri played in the Championship bracket with St. Joseph Seminary placing 1st, Conception Seminary placing 2nd, and the Lakers from Mundelein Seminary placing 3rd. Watch the Semifinal Games Semi ..read more

On Tuesday, January 23 the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and Regina Dominican proudly co-sponsored a captivating Catholic women’s panel discussion on leadership, guided by the foundation of faith. This event was not just a conversation; it’s was inspiring celebration of the strength, resilience, and grace that women bring to leadership roles. The Power of Women in Faith and Leadership Our panel of distinguished Catholic women leaders who gracefully navigated the intersection of faith and leadership shared their wisdom and insights. Our esteemed panelists, accomplished lea ..read more

On January 23, Bishop Michael McGovern from the Diocese of Belleville presided over the Acolyte Installation Mass, an annual ceremony for individuals aspiring to the priesthood, marking a significant step towards Holy Orders. In this ritual, seminarians undergo the installation as lectors first and then progress to acolytes in the subsequent year. The role of the acolyte encompasses service at the altar, supporting the Priest and Deacon. This includes preparing the altar, handling sacred vessels, and, when necessary, distributing the Eucharist to the faithful as an extraordinary minister. Dur ..read more

Pope Francis has appointed Mons. Anselm Pendo Lawani as Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin in Nigeria. Bishop Lawani was ordained on August 15, 2000 and was subsequently awarded a Master of Divinity from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. USML proudly congratulates Bishop Lawani for his appointment. Read the Association for Catholic Information in Africa’s article regarding the announcement here. The post Pope Francis Appoints USML alumni, Msgr. Anselm Pendo Lawani, Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Ilorin in Nigeria. appeared first on USML ..read more