University of Saint Mary of the Lake

The University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML) is a private Roman Catholic seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. It is the principal seminary and school of theology for the formation of priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago in Illinois. It was chartered by the Illinois General Assembly in 1844. USML is often referred to by the name of its graduate program, Mundelein Seminary. Its compound name is University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.

This article is about the seminary in Chicago. For the liberal arts university in Kansas, see University of Saint Mary.
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
Former names
  • St. Mary's College
  • St. Mary of the Lake Seminary
TypePrivate seminary
Established1844 (1844)
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church
ChancellorBlase J. Cupich
RectorJohn Kartje
Academic staff
  • 32 (full time)
  • 6 (part time)
Postgraduates202 (Fall 2019)
Other students
400 (special programs)
Address
1000 E Maple Ave, Mundelein, IL, 60060-1174

42°16′54″N 88°00′01″W
CampusSuburban, 600 acres (242.8 ha)
Vicen RectorEdward Pelrine
NicknameLakers
Affiliations
Websitewww.usml.edu

In addition to the seminary, USML offers the Lay Formation Program, Instituto de Liderazgo Pastoral, Diaconate Formation Program, and the Liturgical Institute. Chicago Studies, an academic journal for priests and others in parish ministry, is edited by the university and seminary faculty along with priests of the archdiocese.

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