University of Saint Mary of the Lake

06/19/2026

Join us on September 17 for the Rector’s Classic! Building a vibrant future for the Church relies on a community that walks together.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening that brings the community together to celebrate our 2026 honorees, Dan and Julie Love, from St. Joseph Church - Libertyville, IL, for their incredible service to the Church.

Learn how you can help build a vibrant future at usml.edu/rectors-classic/.

06/18/2026

Meet the men to be ordained Archdiocese of Chicago priests during a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, on June 20. Story by Chicago Catholic: https://bit.ly/4uUaIty

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

With our Liturgical Variety online short course, led by Rev. Eusebius Martis, OSB, a monk of Marmion Abbey, you will learn about a variety of elements, including the liturgical calendar, mass settings, vestments, rituals, music, psalms, and many other aspects of the liturgy.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/4fghUfc.

06/16/2026

Exciting momentum is building at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. This week, the Catechetical Leadership for Renewal (CLR) initiative gathered for a retreat to unpack insights from our recent learning communities' reports and to discern new pathways for synodality in ministry.

We were deeply honored to welcome His Eminence, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, who joined us to engage with these insights and support our leaders in this shared vision.

Archdiocese of Chicago

06/16/2026

UPDATE: If you were hoping to hear Dr. Linda Couri on The Drew Mariani Show on Relevant Radio last night, the show will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates!

If you missed her previous episodes covering topics like gender dialogue, youth anxiety, or converting from pro-choice to pro-life, catch up here before the show: bit.ly/4uZVN1N.

06/16/2026

The clock struck midnight, and we are overflowing with gratitude. Thanks to your incredible generosity and support, our Fuel the Faith campaign was a monumental success!

Because of this community's response, the fire of our Catholic faith is fueled for another year. The University of Saint Mary of the Lake can confidently continue its century-long legacy of fanning the flames of sacred ministry, equipping the next generation of leaders to bring the sacraments to over 11 million Catholics nationwide.

If you missed the midnight deadline, it is not too late to add your fuel to the fire. Our giving page remains open today for anyone who still wishes to stand with our students and ignite the future of the Church: usml.edu/fuel-the-faith/

06/16/2026

The final hours of Giving Day are here, and the clock is ticking. We only have until midnight to reach our goal and Fuel the Faith for the next generation of priests and lay leaders.

Help bring the light of Christ to over 11 million Catholics across the nation! Your gift ensures our seminarians and students can complete their rigorous formation and bring Christ to the world.

right now at usml.edu/fuel-the-faith/!

06/15/2026

We have a massive surprise update that just changed everything! A generous benefactor was so inspired by the response to Fuel the Faith that they just issued a new matching opportunity.

The match is now an unbelievable $3-for-$1 for all gifts of $101 or more until midnight! This means your impact is instantly tripled.

Don't wait—triple your impact and help us right now at usml.edu/fuel-the-faith/!