My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: “God doesn’t hate Democrats!” These were the words that greeted me from an […]
Family life at Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a university renowned and beloved for the sense of closeness and solidarity felt by its members, both […]
Notre Dame, Melinda Gates and Cafeteria Catholicism
In light of the upcoming presidential election, the divisions inherent within Catholicism have begun to sharpen. At Notre Dame, the […]
Conscience and the “Vicar of Christ”
The title “vicar of Christ” has a long and complex history. Various scriptural passages indicate how the disciples, especially the […]
Roman Catholic higher education: an oxymoron?
In many respects the concept of a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning seems to be a contradiction. Roman Catholicism […]
Campus Faith 101: intro to spirituality at Notre Dame
Dear friends, The University of Notre Dame is a special place. How? We may have the best ‘undergraduate program/graduate school/dining hall’ […]
Assessing ACE
As any teacher would tell you, assessment is one of the most important aspects of the profession. It tells one […]
A closer look at Bishop Jenky’s homily
On April 15, Bishop Daniel Jenky, CSC, of the diocese of Peoria, Illinois – also a member of the Notre […]
On the content of our character
“We shall always place education side by side with instruction; the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of […]
Reimaging school: Moving towards a shared hope
This year’s university forum, entitled “Reimagining School: To Nurture the Soul of a Nation,” sought to “explore the profound and […]