Honoring Brother Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. (’69) at the 2025 Augustinian Gala

May 8, 2025

Dear Mendel Alumni, On April 25, 2025, our Mendel Catholic High School community beamed with pride as our beloved Brother Jack Hibbard, O.S.A. (’69), was celebrated at the 2025 Augustinian Gala for his incredible 46 years of service to the Augustinian order. Held at the iconic Drake Hotel in Chicago, the evening kicked off with a warm reception at 6:30pm,

Joe Magee Honored for Mendel Legacy with Posthumous Induction into Chicago Catholic League Hall of Fame

May 5, 2025

Joe Magee, a legendary figure in Chicago’s high school football, was posthumously inducted into the Chicago Catholic League (CCL) Hall of Fame on May 1, 2025, during the 63rd CCL Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Crystal Sky Banquets in McCook, Illinois. Joined by his family, including his children and grandchildren, and fellow Mendel and CCL alumni, the event celebrated

A Moment of Pride: St. Rita, Mendel, Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian Roots and Chicago Legacy

May 8, 2025

Dear Mendel Catholic High School Alumni and Friends, With hearts full of joy, we join the global Catholic community in celebrating the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025. As the first American pope, his historic ascent to the papacy is a moment of immense pride for Chicago’s South Side and the Augustinian

The Mendelian | Events May 2025

April 28, 2025

Mendel Catholic Prep Alumni Association Upcoming Events Mark your calendars for the following events in 2025: We look forward to seeing you at these events. Go, you Men of Mendel!

Downers Grove ROMEO

April 28, 2025

The next R.O.M.E.O. (Random Old Monarchs Eating Out) event is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at noon. Join us at Ballydoyle Irish Pub, located at 5157 Main Street in Downers Grove, IL. Visit www.ballydoylepub.com for more details. This gathering is a chance to share memories and celebrate the start of spring with your Mendel brothers. Feel free to bring

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The Mendelian | Upcoming Events

April 15, 2025

The Mendel High School Alumni Association is thrilled to announce our exciting lineup of events for 2025! This year, we’re bringing our alumni community together with a series of gatherings that celebrate our shared history, honor our heroes, and create new memories. From veteran meetings to our annual gala, a memorial tribute, a Hall of Fame induction, a fun all-class

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Gregor Mendel Science & Technology Award at St. Rita Recap

December 16, 2024

On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, on behalf of the Mendel Alumni Association,Andy Youpel presented two $500 Gregor Mendel Science & Technology Awards to St. Rita High School juniors Thomas Healy and Joseph Katalinic in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in Science and Technology. Congratulations to Joseph and Tom! Their names have been added to the Gregor Mendel Science & Technology

Support the Legacy: Join the First Gregor Mendel Annual Appeal!

November 25, 2024

TO ALL MENDEL MONARCHS One Week Into the First Gregor Mendel Annual Appeal! Thank you to everyone who has donated to the First Gregor Mendel Annual Appeal. While we have a long way to go to reach our goal of $15,000 during the 37 days of the Appeal before December 19, 2024, we are off to a good start. Donations

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