GO YOU MEN OF MENDEL
Welcome to the website home of Mendel Catholic High School Alumni. Mendel was a college prep high school founded in 1951 by priests of the Augustinian Order and was located in Chicago’s Roseland community. During its thirty-seven year history, it fielded great athletic teams and graduated scholars who went on to achieve great things in their lives. Please enjoy the memories contained on these pages and let us know your thoughts about our site and how we might improve visitor’s experience.
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Veterans & First Responders Memorial Sunday — Nov. 9, 2025
October 21, 2025
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From the Halls of Mendel to the Vatican: The Family Ties of Pope Leo XIV
October 20, 2025
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Mendel Alumni Association Honors St. Rita Seniors with Gregor Mendel Science Awards and Announces Major Donation
September 15, 2025
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Mendel Alumni Set Sail: A Memorable Evening on the Chicago River
September 11, 2025
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Derek Lott’s (’84) Remarkable Journey to the Toastmasters 2025 World Championship Semifinals
August 25, 2025
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Thank You to All Participants in the 26th Annual Mendel Golf Outing!
July 29, 2025
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Derek Lott’s Mendel Minute – July 2025
July 3, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV | From Humble Beginnings
June 23, 2025
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WGN News | Pope Leo Feature
June 9, 2025
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History Speaks: Civil War Stories at Buckley Homestead
June 9, 2025
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Honoring Officer Richard Barth: A Tribute by Mendel Alumni Association
May 20, 2025
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A Moment of Pride: St. Rita, Mendel, Celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian Roots and Chicago Legacy
May 8, 2025