University of Saint Mary of the Lake Email Format
Religious InstitutionsUnited States51-200 Employees
The University of Saint Mary of the Lake, commonly known as Mundelein Seminary, serves as the major seminary and school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago. It educates seminarians who will become priests for Chicago and welcomes students from nearly 30 other dioceses in the United States and abroad, while also offering educational opportunities for laity, clergy, and religious. The campus includes the Feehan Memorial Library and the McEssy Theological Resource Center, which provide extensive print and electronic resources, and a Conference Center that hosts retreats and meetings. Located in Mundelein, Illinois, the institution operates within the religious institutions sector and functions as a theological education hub for the Catholic community. In 2023, the seminary launched ministry programming focused on the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.