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

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

Veterans & First Responders Memorial Sunday

November 12, 2025

On November 9 at 10 am, the Mendel Alumni Association gathered at St Barnabas to honor the brave Monarchs who gave their lives in service to our country. Following Mass, wreaths were laid at the graves of alumni veterans across the region. “Go, you men of Mendel — keeping the fire burning.” Monarchs Killed in Action — Local Grave Sites

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

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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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From the Halls of Mendel to the Vatican: The Family Ties of Pope Leo XIV

October 20, 2025

When the news broke that Fr. Bob Prevost, O.S.A. had been elected Pope Leo XIV, it sent ripples of joy through Augustinian circles worldwide — and through the Mendel Catholic High School community here at home. While Pope Leo XIV himself wasn’t a Mendel alumnus, his family’s connection to the school runs deep. His brothers attended Mendel, and his mother

Mendel Alumni Set Sail: A Memorable Evening on the Chicago River

September 11, 2025

On a beautiful Tuesday, September 9, 2025 night, the Mendel Catholic Prep Alumni Association hosted an unforgettable gathering that brought together proud Men of Mendel for a special cruise on the Chicago River. Alumni and guests embarked on the maiden voyage of the “Augustinians on a Boat” event, with the Midwest Augustinians as the esteemed Guests of Honor aboard the

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