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Students gather in prayer

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Students participate in service for Catholic Schools Week

Students make sandwiches and pack lunches for Su Casa Catholic Worker

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Thank you to our MIGHTY faculty and staff!

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Emily Dooey '26 and Ava Soukup '27 selected for ILMEA All State Choir

The music students are celebrated with a traditional cart ride!

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Welcome Class of 2030!

A McAuley Girl is...

Anything but typical. She is kind and compassionate. She is a problem solver and a future-ready leader. She doesn't just fit in, she stands out. Empowered by our dynamic curricular offerings and talented faculty, she steps out of her comfort zone to discover her best self.

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Our rigorous curriculum raises the bar for academic success. We offer the very best combination of a college-prep and liberal arts program.

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A Mighty Mac enjoys limitless opportunities. She explores fearlessly, confident in the guidance provided by teachers, counselors and coaches.

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French students visit Alliance Francaise de Chicago

Last month, French III H and French IV students took a field trip to the Alliance Francaise de Chicago to be immersed in French culture through viewing a French film and participating in cooking class where they prepared crepes, croissants, and more!

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Students inducted into Language Honor Societies

At the beginning of April, our World Language Department held the induction ceremony for their honor societies. Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the National Spanish Honors Society and French Honors Society!

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Senior Peer Ministers lead prayer service

On April 1, Senior Peer Ministers led a Holy Week prayer service for each Theology class where they read the account of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, offered a reflection, and symbolically washed the hands of students and teachers. It was a wonderful way to enter more fully into the sacred days of Holy Week in preparation for Easter.

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Abbey Murphy '20 brings gold medal to McAuley!

It's not every day you get a visit from an Olympian!

We are MIGHTY grateful that Abbey Murphy '20 stopped by 99th Street with her gold medal. Thank you for continuing to inspire our Mighty Macs!

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Faculty and staff perform day of service

On March 20th, our Faculty & Staff gathered together for a Spirituality Day to spend some intentional time growing in our shared mission. Throughout the day, we facilitated a mobile food pantry, packed bag lunches, and wrote cards to families at Ronald McDonald House.
Special thanks to Marquette Bank, Illinois Partners in Hope, & The Port Ministries for partnering with us on this meaningful day of service and spirituality.

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Spring play, Silver Belles, runs in March

Santa may be on Spring Break, but it’s Christmastime in the D Wing! The Mother McAuley Theatre Program presented their spring play, Silver Belles, on March 26 and March 27.

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Students receive hands-on experience

In March, many our Mighty Macs stepped out of the classroom and into professional environments throughout the city. These immersive field trip experiences gave our students the opportunity to see their studies come to life and envision themselves in these roles one day. 

Students receive Sacrament of Confirmation
Students receive Sacrament of Confirmation

During this Lenten season, we were proud to offer the Sacrament of Confirmation to seven of our Mother McAuley students, who have been supported through our confirmation program as they grew in faith and discernment of their beliefs.

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Senior receives 2026 Erica Heilmann Award

Congratulations to Grace Regalado '27 on being named recipient of the 2026 Erica Heilmann Award! The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated, through the arts, "character with compassion, leadership with understanding, selflessness with strength, and always a welcoming heart."

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Macs with Merit

On March 19, we hosted a ceremony for students and their families to celebrate this semester's Macs with Merit! Macs with Merit is an award given to a student by a teacher or staff member on behalf of their honorable character, diligent work ethic, and notable contributions to the McAuley community.

Basketball players named to 2026 IBCA All-State Basketball Team
Basketball players named to 2026 IBCA All-State Basketball Team

Congratulations to our two 2026 IBCA All-State basketball players:

  • Quinn Arundel '26: IBCA 2nd team All-State 4A
  • Taji Alexa '27: IBCA 3rd team All-State 4A

These student athletes were selected for this honor by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Representatives based on their success during the 2025-2026 season.

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A beautiful Sacred Concert

The Advanced Chorus and orchestra performed a special evening of music in the Mercy Chapel on March 4. Special thanks to Anna Vandekerchove Rasmussen '09 for performing with us and all who joined us for our Sacred Concert!

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By the Numbers

100% College acceptance rate for the past 10 graduating classes

13:1 Student teacher ratio

88% Graduates accepted into their first choice college or university

30 Catherine McAuley Honors Scholars Average ACT score

29,000 Alumnae

19 Advanced Placement Courses

7 Academic Honors Societies 

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