Commencement

Celebrating Achievement Together

Join us in a celebration of new beginnings!

The 2026 Commencement Service

10:30 am CT | May 15, 2026 | St. James Cathedral

65 E Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2729

Livestream will be available below

Celebrate Our 2026 Graduates

Join us in a Celebration of New Beginnings and welcome to our newest alumni!

We invite you to gather in prayer and thanksgiving as we mark a sacred moment in the life of our community: the sending forth of the Class of 2026 into lives of ministry and service.

Commencement Service & Holy Eucharist
Friday, May 15, 2026 · 10:30 am CT
St. James Cathedral, 65 E. Huron St., Chicago.

Presider
The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Lagman, Class of 2020

Preacher
The Very Rev. Mark C. Lee, Ph.D., Dean and President

Those unable to be present in Chicago are warmly invited to join via livestream, available below as we gather across distance as one body in Christ.

2026 Livestream will display here on May 15th!

The People Who Make It Possible

  • Faculty

    Our outstanding team of faculty guides students on their path to faith and formation.

  • Staff

    The BexleySea staff provide operational leadership and seminary support.  

  • Board of Directors

    We are grateful to our Board of Directors for their direction and oversight.