GENERAL INFORMATION

CAMPUS

  The campus is located in Mundelein, Illinois, forty miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The fourteen major buildings comprising the physical plant are situated at the west end of the campus overlooking a lake. The buildings are Colonial or Georgian style and include the centrally located Main Chapel, Administration Building, Feehan Memorial Library, Theology Lecture Hall, Theology Residence, Center Office, Conference Center Hall and Faculty Residence. There are two computer labs for student use. University of St. Mary of the Lake (USML) also has a gymnasium with facilities for basketball, swimming, handball, racquetball and bowling; an Auditorium with a full stage, theater organ, and projection equipment; a Dining Hall; and a Power Plant.

LIBRARY

   The Feehan Memorial Library has over 190,000 catalogued books. It is especially strong in its sections covering Philosophy, Patristic Studies, Theology and Church History, with a view to supporting research work in these fields. The library maintains subscriptions to over 432 periodical publications. The library also participates in inter-library loan programs with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools and general libraries in the Chicago area, with the result that the student has access to endless number of books or periodicals throughout the United States.

OTHER FACILITIES

HOUSING

Each student has a private room with individual study, shower, and toilet facilities. Phone and data retrieval connections are available in each room.  Within the residence buildings, students live in small groups called "cams" (from the Italian camerata, "walking group") formed for purposes of prayer, community experience, and various activities. A priest lives and works with each cam in a pastoral role.  

DINING HALL

A pleasant dining atmosphere is provided in a carpeted dining hall. An appetizing and varied menu is prepared daily by the seminary kitchen staff.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Students’ rooms are provided with phone, internet, and cable connections. The Seminary has its own connection to the Internet through a T1 line. Students who do not have their own computers may use one of the two computer labs on campus. Support is available from trained student volunteers as well as from the Seminary Office of Computer Services. Several classrooms are equipped for use of technology and internet to enhance teaching and learning.

SPEECH STUDIO

To assist the students in the Homiletics and Liturgical Celebration Practicum courses, the School of Theology has a variety of facilities. These include a  soundproofed studio with videotape equipment, a speech and recording library, and supplementary microphone and recording equipment.

HEALTH CENTER

A health center is operated by a registered nurse. Doctors are available in the nearby communities of Mundelein and Libertyville for consultation in cases of illness.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

In addition to the gymnasium and indoor swimming pool, there are playing fields and courts for soccer, baseball, handball, and tennis. An eighteen-hole golf course on the grounds was leased to a professional operator for public use. It is available for use on a limited basis by students and faculty.

ALBERT CARDINAL MEYER

LECTURE SERIES

The Albert Cardinal Meyer Lecture Series began in 1984.  It was named after    Cardinal Meyer to recognize his significant influence on the Church.  He was a man of great intelligence who spoke eloquently for the values promoted by the Church.  Since that time a distinguished list of speakers has participated.  In recent years we have been honored to have Dr. John Esposito, Professor J. Philip Jenkins and Dr. Margaret Mitchell.  Two years ago the lecture series was given by the Institute for Priestly Formation.  Last year’s presentation was given by Rt. Rev. Dr. N.T. Wright, the Lord Bishop of Durham, Church of England.  This year we are honored to have Avery Cardinal Dulles, S.J. as the Meyer Lecturer.

MARGARET AND CHESTER PALUCH

 CHAIR OF THEOLOGY 

In 1990, the Margaret and Chester Paluch Chair of Theology was established through a generous donation to foster theological studies at Mundelein Seminary. The first recipient of this honor from 1990-1993 was Rev. Eugene LaVerdiere, S.S.S.  Past recipients have included; Dr. Edward Kantowicz, Dr. Ewert Cousins and Rev. Edward Oakes, S.J.  For the next year the holder of the Paluch Chair will be Reverend Joseph Henchey, CSS.