The students of St. Genevieve School are taught the Catholic faith as part of their academic curriculum and as a guide to Christian living. At St. Genevieve School, students strengthen their faith and sense of community through celebration of weekly mass and Eucharist, prayer services, holy days and participation in group and individual reconciliation services. Every aspect of school life demonstrates the importance of respect for the church and its leaders, teachers and one another. St. Genevieve students are shown Christ’s unconditional love and the value of sharing this love with others.

A Message From Our Pastor, Father Salvador Den Hallegado

“At St. Gen’s, we are family! The faith experienced both in church and school, by diverse groups of people and cultures, from unique backgrounds, nurtures a sense of belonging.”

Reverend Salvador Den Hallegado, Pastor of St. Genevieve Church, was ordained to priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago in May of 2003. He was born in the Philippines and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from West Visayas State University and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Iloilo, both located in the Philippines.

He began his journey toward priesthood in Rome, Italy and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Pontifical Urban University. After three years in Rome, he went to Colombia, South America to start his theology studies at St. Xavier Pontifical University.

In a 1998 visit to Chicago, he joined the Archdiocese of Chicago and finished his theology studies at the University of St. Mary of the Lake – Mundelein Seminary.

Father Hallegado holds a Degree of Master of Divinity, Magna Cum Laude and was appointed to St. Mary of the Annunciation (Mundelein) as an Associate Pastor for two years and then later to St. Bede the Venerable (Chicago) for four years. St. Genevieve Church is his first pastorate appointment.