Formed in Tradition.
Trained in Compassion.
Prepared to Shepherd.
“I will give you shepherds after my own heart.” – Jeremiah 3:15
Jesus first formed his disciples by interacting with them directly, then sending them out to encounter others. Through their encounters with others, the disciples’ minds and hearts were conformed to the mind and heart of Jesus Christ. At the University of St. Mary of the Lake, we follow Jesus’ example by grounding all our programs on the principle of encounter-based formation.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Paluch Lecture
February 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at University of Saint Mary of the LakeSPLE Open House
March 28, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at University of Saint Mary of the LakeLenten Reflection with Fr. John Kartje
March 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at University of Saint Mary of the Lake
University News
Mundelein Seminary Celebrates Appointment of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks as Archbishop of New York
Mundelein Seminary joyfully congratulates Bishop Ronald A. Hicks on his appointment by Pope Leo XIV as the next Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
USML Hosts Interfaith Dialogue on Human Dignity at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The University of Saint Mary of the Lake’s School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization hosted an Interfaith Prayer for Human Dignity, where Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders shared prayers and reflections on human dignity. The event…
2025 Seminary Salutes Rerum Novarum Awards
The University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary honored local Chicago leaders at the 2025 Seminary Salutes Rerum Novarum Awards on October 28, 2025. This annual event recognizes those who put Catholic Social Teaching into action. The…