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You Belong Here

You always have a spiritual home at Sheil. For many Northwestern University alumni, the Sheil Catholic Center played a pivotal role in their undergraduate or graduate experiences. Likewise, our alumni have played a fundamental part in developing Sheil as a community.

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Upcoming Events

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, October 11, 2026
Join with other alumni for Catholic Mass and Memories! during reunion weekend! Come for Mass at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 5:00 p.m. Stay afterwards for baked goods and beverages, enjoy photos from Sheil’s archives, and chat with Sheil staff.  Fr. Kevin Feeney (former chaplain) will celebrate Mass at 9:30 a.m., Fr. John Kartje (former chaplain) will celebrate Mass at 11:00 a.m., and Fr. Bradley Zamora (current chaplain) will celebrate Mass at 5:00 p.m. Can't be there in person? Join the livestream at 9:30 a.m. CST here. We look forward to reconnecting! Questions? Contact Nicole Sotelo, Director of Mission Engagement, at 847.328.4648 x11 or nicole.sotelo@northwestern.edu.

For questions about alumni events, please email Director of Mission Impact and Donor Relations, Delaney Paul, or Sheil Alumni Coordinators Matt Paolelli or Kristin Johnson Boswell. Visit our events calendar to learn about other upcoming events here.