University of St. Mary of the Lake

The University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary is the major seminary and graduate school of theology of the Archdiocese of Chicago. USML serves 35 dioceses in Africa, Asia, Europe, America and has the largest seminarian enrollment in the United States. USML is the oldest university in Chicagoland and is composed of seven schools and institutes, all devoted to ministry formation. Led by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich as chancellor and Father John Kartje as rector, USML serves approximately 1,000 students through its degree and certificate programs. Its Conference Center serves 35,000 clients a year.