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

Derek Lott’s Mendel Minute – July 2025

July 3, 2025

Watch Derek Lott’s Mendel Minute about this years golf outing.

Pope Leo XIV | From Humble Beginnings

June 23, 2025

Watch this young filmmaker’s journey through the South Side to show Pope Leo XIV’s humble beginnings.

WGN News | Pope Leo Feature

June 9, 2025

On June 9, 2025, WGN presents a special feature delving into the life and legacy of Pope Leo XIV, a figure whose papacy left an indelible mark on the Catholic Church. This exclusive broadcast, accessible via the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvUb2UCM7lc, explores his rise to the papal throne, his influential reforms, and the controversies that defined his tenure. Join us as we

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History Speaks: Civil War Stories at Buckley Homestead

June 9, 2025

On June 7, 2025, the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana, came alive with the echoes of the past during the “History Speaks: Civil War Stories” event, hosted by Lake County Parks from 10 AM to 4 PM. This free event featured historical meet-and-greets, live encampments, food vendors, Jr. Soldier Training Field, authors in the park, presentations & exhibits, and interactive

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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!

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