YCP Chicago

Meet Pilar Pardo, one of our panelists for our upcoming Executive Panel Discussion on “Sanctity in Ordinary Life”! 🎤

🗓️ Mon 6/22 6:00-9:00pm
📍 St. Mary of the Angels (1850 N. Hermitage Ave.)
🙏 Optional Mass at 5:30pm
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Pilar Pardo is the Center Director of the Metro Achievement Center for girls at Midtown Educational Foundation, where she leads programs dedicated to helping young women grow through academic excellence, virtue development, and mentorship.

Originally from Granada, Spain, Pilar earned a law degree before completing her MBA at IESE Business School. She previously helped expand an international sacred art and architecture business and later founded USAMadrid Books in Chicago, a company focused on providing Spanish-language educational resources to Hispanic communities across the United States. Passionate about mission-driven work, Pilar brings global business experience and a deep commitment to serving young people and families in Chicago.

Don’t miss Pilar and our other inspiring panelists - sign up today at the link below!

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Meet Dan Cheely, one of our panelists for our upcoming Executive Panel Discussion on “Sanctity in Ordinary Life”! 🎤

🗓️ Mon 6/22 6:00-9:00pm
📍 St. Mary of the Angels (1850 N. Hermitage Ave.)
🙏 Optional Mass at 5:30pm
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Dan Cheely is a retired civil litigation attorney and Director of Evangelization at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Chicago. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, he was recently named Catholic Lawyer of the Year and brings a lifelong passion for truth, faith, and evangelization to his work.

Dan is a supernumerary member of Opus Dei, striving to live out holiness in daily life through prayer and service. Together with his wife Pat, he raised nine children and now enjoys his favorite role as “Pops” to his growing family of grandchildren.

Don’t miss Dan and our other inspiring panelists - sign up today at the link below!

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What a grace-filled Saturday at YCP Chicago’s Easter Retreat last month! 💛 From Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite, to inspiring talks from Shelley Haisman and Jenny Dunkin of Abundantly Favored, to an inspiring testimony from Shelley’s daughter Hannah, to Adoration, Confession, small groups, and authentic community - this retreat was a beautiful reminder to slow down, listen to God’s voice, and remember the truth He speaks over our lives.

Thank you Jenny & Shelley, Sts. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church for sharing your beautiful church with us, and everyone who joined us to refresh your spirit, reset your mindset, and remember who God says you are ✝️

St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us! 🙏

⚖️🍻 Objection: your Wednesday plans are too boring.

Luckily, YCP Chicago and the are coming to the rescue with a Suburbs Networking Happy Hour THIS Wednesday, May 13 at in Lombard.

Translation?
Good drinks. Great conversations. Ambitious Catholic young professionals. Zero need to drive downtown after work. 🙌

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Whether you’re looking to expand your network, meet new friends, debate theology over fries, or potentially meet your future law partner in business casual attire… this is your sign to come.

✨ Complimentary appetizers included
🍺 YCP Belong Members receive a FREE drink
🤝 Come solo or bring your work bestie
📍 Empire Burgers & Brew | Lombard, IL
🗓 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 6:30–9:00 PM

Spots are filling quickly, so don’t wait until the “court is adjourned” to sign up.

🔗 Use the link in our bio or sign up here: bit.ly/ycp-chi-nhh-may-2026