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Community News
Do you have news for the community, a talent to offer the community, or a need? Are you part of a production that you want to invite the community to attend? Email us if you'd like it to be posted here. You can also post a paper copy to the community bulletin board at the Sheil's Evanston campus on the wall by the first floor kitchen or the community bulletin board outside the main door at Sheil's Chicago campus. Check out Sheil's events calendar here to find a full listing of sponsored upcoming events.
Rest in Peace, Mary Deeley
Our campus Catholic community continues to celebrate the life of Mary Deeley, former Pastoral Associate and Director of the Christ the Teacher Institute at the Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University. Mary served the Sheil community with extraordinary wisdom, faith, and love for nearly twenty-five years. Her ministry at Sheil formed countless students, associates, and community members in growing and deepening their relationship with Jesus, the richness of Scripture, and the gift of our Catholic intellectual tradition. She was a mentor, teacher, and friend to so many who found in her a model of thoughtful discipleship and joyful faith. The gift of her ministry continues to inspire and sustain our mission to this very day. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Wake
Friday, November 14, 2025, 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Donnellan Funeral Home
10045 Skokie Boulevard
Skokie, IL 60077
Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. CST (also livestreamed here)
Sheil Catholic Center at Northwestern University
2110 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60201
Once the Chapel is full, overflow seating with livestream will be held in the Cafe in the lower level.
A private burial will immediately follow the Mass for family only. While there will be no gathering immediately following the Mass; the family invites you join them for a Celebration of Mary’s Life.
Celebration of Mary’s Life
Saturday, November 15, 2025
3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
913 Cherry Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
Feel free to bring a dish to share.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Mary Katharine Deeley Fund for Retreat Scholarships and Spiritual Direction at the Sheil Catholic Center.
Parking for the Mass of Christian Burial: The City of Evanston has waived parking restrictions on Saturday, November 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on residential streets between Noyes St. and Foster St. (Garrett Pl., Library Pl, Haven St.) and Orrington Ave. University Parking Services is also allowing the use of the #118 Garrett Lot across Sheridan Road. Please avoid any posted reserved spaces. You will not need to use any stickers to park in any of these places.
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Summer Schedule
The events schedule can be found on our events page here.
The Mass schedule can be found on our worship page here.
Sheil Catholic Center Financial Report
Click here to view the Sheil Catholic Center's six-month financial report for the months of January 2024 through June 2024.