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Rev. Dr. Timothy Stevens - University Chaplain
Rev. Lloyd Kittlaus - Lutheran Center
Rabbi Josh Feigelson - Louis and Saeree Fielder Hillel Center
Rev. Julie Windsor Mitchell - University Christian Ministry
Rev. Lisa Graves - Interim Episcopal Chaplain
Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein - Tannenbaum Chabad House
Father John Kartje - Sheil Catholic Center (Roman Catolic)
Mary Deeley - Sheil Center (Roman Catholic)
Father Bob Cary - Chicago Campus Minister
Tim Higgins - Campus Minister
Beth Knobbe - Campus Minister

University Lutheran Church
Pastor Lloyd Kittlaus
2204 Orrington Avenue
847-864-7849

The Rev. Lloyd R. Kittlaus is Lutheran campus pastor, having been deployed at Northwestern by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A graduate (A.B.) of Augustana College, with majors in philosophy and Greek, and of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (M.Div.), Pastor Kittlaus also has received the Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where he studied in the Bible field of the university's Divinity School and specialized in gospel research. His special interests in ministry include helping persons to understand and to appropriate the biblical heritage and to view their life, its roles and relationships as a vocation, a calling of God. Pastor Kittlaus is available for pastoral listening and counseling and for speaking to student groups.

Louis and Saeree Fielder Hillel Center
Rabbi Josh Feigelson
629 Foster Street
voice: 847-467-HILL (4455)

Rabbi Josh Feigelson is the Campus Rabbi at Northwestern Hillel. Ordained in 2005 by YCT Rabbinical School in New York, whose philosophy is “open Orthodoxy,” Josh’s mission is to help Jewish students of all backgrounds find meaning, understanding, joy and comfort in their Jewishness. In addition to coordinating religious programming at Hillel and offering spiritual counseling, Josh loves studying Jewish texts with anyone and everyone. A graduate in music from Yale University, Josh is especially interested in helping students explore the Jewish context of their activities—from theater to social action , from bioethics to literature. He can be reached at rabbijosh@northwestern.edu or 847-467-4447.

University Christian Ministry
Rev. Julie Windsor Mitchell
1834 Chicago Avenue
847-864-2320

The Rev. Julie Windsor Mitchell is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. She is a graduate of Brown University, with a major in religious studies. She received her Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, where she worked with students at the Harvard Chapel. After graduation she moved to Evanston to become pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ for 4 years. Then she began working with NU students. She enjoys discussing complex questions of faith and encourages people to deepen their spiritual lives. She welcomes invitations to lead group discussions or firesides, and is available for pastoral counseling Julie and her husband, Ian, enjoy hiking, camping and traveling.

Canterbury: The Episcopal/Anglican Student Ministry
The Rev. Lisa Graves - Interim Episcopal Chaplain
2010 Orrington Avenue
847-328-8654

Rev. Lisa Graves, an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church and is the Interim Chaplain here at Canterbury House, Northwestern University. She attended Stephens College and earned by degree in Communications, and enjoyed a semester at Cambridge in Cambridge, England before embarking on a career in advertising and marketing. Rev Graves worked as a copy writer, creative director, marketing strategist and consultant before hearing God's call to something different. She earned my Masters of Divinity Degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA and worked as a palliative care chaplain, hospice chaplain and in parish ministry. Rev. Graves is currently the interim chaplain at Canterbury House. Her work is to encourage, enable and enthusiastically support you. Rev. Graves is married to another priest, the Rev. Chip Graves and have two young daughters. Some of her favorite things are design, reading past midnight, stand up comedy, eggs, writing, the poetry of liturgy and the Episcopal Church. Rev Graves says she is here to help you connect -- with other students, with God, with the church and with the world that is waiting for your particular gifts and talents.

Tannenbaum Chabad House (Jewish)
Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein
2014 Orrington Avenue
847-869-8060

The Tannenbaum Chabad House Northwestern Jewish Center is one of the mainstays of Jewish life on campus. We are a "home away from home" offering lively Shabbat meals and services in friendly, cordial company, with a wide range of social and educational activities, and an extensive Judaica library open to all students. Director Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein, an avid baseball fan and fun loving person, brings his energy, concern and sensitivity to campus as an experienced student counselor, available day and night for crisis, religious and philosophy counseling; Chaya Klein, in addition to being one of Chicago land's best cooks, brings her warmth and special touch to all those who come to Chabad.

Students of all backgrounds, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist and unaffiliated feel right at home at the Chabad house.

Sheil Catholic Center (Roman Catholic)
Fr. John Kartje and Mary Deeley
2110 Sheridan Avenue
847-328-4648

Fr. John Kartje, as chaplain and director, oversees the spiritual care, growth, and development of the Sheil community in its ongoing mission to be the presence of the Catholic Church at Northwestern University. His service to Sheil includes celebrating the sacraments, providing personal spiritual direction, and sharing his passion for sacred scripture through both preaching and teaching.

Fr. John is a native of the Chicago area (and one of the few avid Sox fans on the north side). Before his ordination to the priesthood, he obtained a Ph.D. in astronomy and astrophysics from the University of Chicago and worked for several years in astrophysical research. He is currently finishing doctoral studies in the Hebrew Bible, with a focus on the Book of Psalms.

When not at Sheil, Fr. John can often be found running along the lake shore, hanging out at local coffee shops.

Fr. John can be reached at j-kartje@northwestern.edu, 847.328.4648 or through his facebook page.

Mary Deeley earned a music degree from Dominican University, Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School and Ph.D. in Hebrew Scripture and Early Christian Literature from Northwestern University in the Joint Program for Religious and Theological Studies. Mary began her association with Sheil as a graduate student and joined the staff as Pastoral Associate in 1997. Prior to working at Sheil, Mary put her degrees in music, ministry, and scripture to good use as a campus minister and college and seminary professor of Old Testament and Hebrew. Mary's experience in liturgy, music, counseling, and spiritual direction provides an excellent background for her work at Sheil. In addition, Mary brings her expertise in scripture to Sheil's Bible Study programs and to the many conversations about faith within the Sheil community.

When Mary isn't at Sheil, you might find her teaching a course or two at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary or for the Archdiocese of Chicago Lay Formation Program. Mary welcomes conversation with students, faculty and associates in a variety of contexts such as firesides, retreats, classes, discussions, and one on one counseling and spiritual direction. She has particular interest in bible issues, Celtic spirituality, discernment, and leadership development

Mary can be reached at 847.328.4648, at m-deeley@northwestern.edu, or through her facebook page

Fr. Bob Cary, CSP, is the newest member of the Sheil Catholic Center staff with responsibilities for the Chicago campus. He is a member of the Paulist Fathers and has served in campus ministry at UCLA, Texas, Ohio State, and Tennessee. He holds a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University School of Law, a Master of Divinity from Catholic University of America, and is currently a Masters degree candidate in Bioethics and Health Care Policy at the School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago. His pastoral interests and skills include bioethics, adult religious education, and the spirituality of work.

He also is an associate pastor at Old St. Mary's Parish in the South Loop of Chicago.

His outside interests include hiking, mystery novels, and architecture --- a great reason to love living in Chicago.

Fr. Bob can be reached at 312-391-0507 or at r-cary@northwestern.edu

Mr. Tim Higgins earned a Master of Divinity degree from Washington Theological Union. Prior to working at Sheil, Tim worked for the Religious Order, Oblates of Mary Immaculate, developing and implementing parish initiatives for teens and young adults that focused on community building, prayer, socialization and outreach to the local community. Peace and Justice issues and Community Outreach have been an important component of Tim's work with youth and young adults.

When Tim isn't at Sheil, he enjoys going to sporting events, being outdoors and playing hockey.

Tim can be reached at 847.328.4648, or at t-higgins3@northwestern.edu.

Beth Knobbe comes to Sheil with a passion for ministry and service. In her role at Sheil, she works with Catholic Undergrads, retreat planning, small faith groups, and the mentoring program. She brings with her extensive ministry experience that also includes being an RCIA sponsor and catechist, doing missionary work in Nicaragua, and she is a regular presenter for young adult ministry programs throughout the area. Beth earned her Master of Divinity degree at Catholic Theological Union; she also has degrees in Math and Education. Prior to graduate school, Beth spent 9 years working for Hewitt Associates as a project manager and quality assurance analyst.

In her spare time she enjoys reading, music, travel, and outdoor adventures.

Beth can be reached at Sheil at 847.328.4648, or at b-knobbe@northwestern.edu.