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David & Kathy Kennedy: Over A Decade of Dedication

David & Kathy Kennedy: Over A Decade of Dedication

What began as a chance conversation while waiting for a table at a Florida restaurant has turned into more than a decade of support for Cristo Rey St. Martin from David and Kathleen (Kathy) Kennedy. That meeting led David to connect with CRSM leadership, serve on the...

Living the Viatorian Spirit: CRSM at VYC 2025

Living the Viatorian Spirit: CRSM at VYC 2025

When CRSM students gather with peers from across the country, faith comes alive. This summer- eight CRSM delegates, along with our Director of Campus Ministry, Jim Dippold- joined nearly 30 young people from Viatorian schools and parishes in the greater Chicago and...

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

Teacher Feature: Kayleigh Wonch Nears Completion of M.Ed.

This fall, English teacher Kayleigh Wonch reached an exciting milestone in her graduate school journey: she officially earned her Reading Teacher endorsement through the Illinois State Board of Education. Kayleigh is currently completing her Master of Education in...

A Smash Hit: Pickledon at CRSM

A Smash Hit: Pickledon at CRSM

Pickledon, CRSM’s first-ever family-friendly pickleball event, was a smashing success! Hosted by our Associate Board, the event brought together supporters of all ages for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Guests enjoyed pickleball...

Transformative Journeys: A Week at Nazareth Farm

Transformative Journeys: A Week at Nazareth Farm

Cristo Rey St. Martin’s recent immersion trip to Nazareth Farm in rural West Virginia brought ten students and three adults into a week of life-changing experiences centered around the Farm’s four cornerstones - simplicity, service, community, and prayer. For many, it...

Scrubs On: CRSM Students Take First Steps Into Healthcare Careers

Scrubs On: CRSM Students Take First Steps Into Healthcare Careers

This summer, 40 Cristo Rey St. Martin students—26 rising juniors and 14 rising seniors—are participating in an intensive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program through a valued partnership with Dominican University. Running from June 17th through August 15th, the...

Through Their Eyes: A Student Journey to the Border

Through Their Eyes: A Student Journey to the Border

Immigration is a sensitive topic in our nation currently, but particularly for our students. A majority of our students are first-generation college students and also first-generation Americans. Their parents often immigrate here from Mexico. Every summer for the past...

Summer Work, Lasting Impact

Summer Work, Lasting Impact

The Corporate Work Study Program doesn’t end for existing CRSM students just because it’s summer break. During the summer, our business partners have the opportunity to participate in the Work For Pay program. The Summer Work for Pay program allows our business...