Mendel Alumni Association Honors St. Rita Seniors with Gregor Mendel Science Awards and Announces Major Donation

September 15, 2025

In a heartfelt ceremony blending tradition, education, and gratitude, the Mendel Alumni Association celebrated excellence in science while giving back to its roots. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Association President Tom Gavin, Secretary Mike Dreznes, and Veterans Committee Chairman Andy Youpel presented the prestigious 2025 Gregor Mendel Science and Technology Awards to two outstanding seniors from Saint Rita of Cascia

Thank You to All Participants in the 26th Annual Mendel Golf Outing!

July 29, 2025

On behalf of the Mendel Alumni Association, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made our 26th Annual Golf Outing a tremendous success! Held on July 25, 2025, at the beautiful Hickory Hills Country Club, this event brought together alumni, supporters, and community members for a day of camaraderie, competition, and giving back. A special thank you goes out

Christmas R.O.M.E.O. Luncheon Recap

December 22, 2025

The Mendel Alumni Association continued a cherished Monarch tradition with the Christmas R.O.M.E.O. (Random Old Monarchs Eating Out) Luncheon, held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Lencioni’s Pub & Grill in Lynwood, Illinois. From noon to mid-afternoon, Mendel alumni from across class years gathered to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the season together. Hosted by Terry Jarosky ’64, the luncheon

Mendel Alumni Association – 2026 Legacy Academic Award

December 18, 2025

The Mendel Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2026 Legacy Academic Award, continuing our commitment to honoring family tradition, academic achievement, and the lasting legacy of Mendel Catholic High School. Award Details The Mendel Alumni Association will award up to $1,000 to eligible high school graduates who have a family member that attended Mendel Catholic High School. This award

Vatican Documentary Highlights Local Roots of Pope Leo XIV

November 12, 2025

A compelling new documentary produced by the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Apostolate El Sembrador Nueva Evangelización (ESNE), takes viewers on the life-journey of Pope Leo XIV. The film chronicles his early years in Dolton, Illinois, through the voices of his brothers Louis and John, schoolmates, teachers, and longtime

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Veterans & First Responders Memorial Sunday

November 12, 2025

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, thirty Mendel Monarchs met at St. Barnabas Church to honor the memories of sixteen Monarchs who were killed in Vietnam as well as three Monarch First Responders who died in the line of duty in what was appropriately called “Memorial Sunday.” After a special Veterans Day Mass that included a wonderful homily by the Pastor

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Join Fellow Mendel Alumni at the Lake Central Veterans Day Ceremony

November 4, 2025

Lake Central High School is hosting its 2025 Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 6th, and we’re calling on all Mendel alumni in the Northwest Indiana area to come out in support of our local veterans and community. Bill Taylor’s “66” will be a speaker at the event. He is supposed to speak about 50 minutes into the program. Event

Veterans & First Responders Memorial Sunday — Nov. 9, 2025

October 21, 2025

The Mendel Alumni Association Veterans & First Responders Committee invites all Monarchs, families, and friends to a special Memorial Sunday on November 9, 2025. Together we’ll honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans and first responders with Mass, wreath-layings at local graves, and fellowship afterward. All are welcome. Schedule 10:00 AM – Memorial MassSt. Barnabas Church — 10134 S.

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