2026 Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture

Name: 2026 Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture
Start: 2026-04-07T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-08T11:30:00-05:00
Location: University of St Mary of the Lake

Schedule

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

University of St Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL

Join us in the evening on April 7 at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, in the morning on April 8 at USML, or for both lectures.
About this Event

The Cardinal Albert Meyer Lecture Series began in 1984. It was named after Cardinal Meyer to recognize his significant influence on the Church. He was a man of great intelligence who spoke eloquently for the values promoted by the Church. Since that time a distinguished list of speakers has participated.

For this year's two-part lecture, Dr. Hosffman Ospino will serve as the guest speaker.

Title of Lecture: TBD

Schedule of Event

When: Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8

Entrance: You can enter off Route 45 or Route 176 and follow the signs to the Purple Lot or Welcome Center.

Parking: As you arrive on campus, please look for the directional signage, “Special Event”, that will direct you to the Purple Parking for guest parking.

Schedule:

Tuesday, April 7

7:00 p.m. Welcome by the Rector and Program Introduction

7:10 p.m. Keynote Address

8:00 p.m. Q & A Session

8:30 p.m. Conclusion

Wednesday, April 8

9:00 a.m. Program Introduction

9:05 a.m. Keynote Address

9:50 a.m. Break

10:00 a.m. Faculty Responses

10:45 a.m. Q & A Session

11:15 a.m. Conclusion

11:30 a.m. Community Mass (Chapel of the Immaculate Conception) Optional

Dr. Hosffman Ospino is a native of Colombia where he pursued undergraduate studies in Philosophy. He holds an M.A. in theology with concentration in Church History and a Ph.D. in Theology and Education from Boston College. His research explores the dialogue between faith and culture and the impact of this interchange upon Catholic theological education, catechesis, and ministry. He has served as the principal investigator for several nationally recognized studies on how the Hispanic Catholic presence is transforming parishes, schools and organizations. He has authored and edited more than a dozen books. He is a frequent speaker at national and international events. He is actively involved in ministry and faith formation projects in various parts of the United States.