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Dowd, Cupich, McElroy, and the Atomic Bomb
While in Japan last month with Cardinals Blase Cupich and Robert McElroy, Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., the new president of the University of Notre Dame, joined them in condemning the storing of nuclear weapons as a deterrent to nuclear war and also denounced the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and
Standing Out at the Law School
Professor Tamara Kay has left Notre Dame for the University of Pittsburgh after the Indiana courts threw out her lawsuit against The Irish Rover as a meritless attempt to silence free speech. At the same time, Notre Dame’s Law School has surged in national prestige, ranking among the very top
A Victory for Truth
The Rover Prevails Against Pro-Abortion Defamation Suit
In a decisive affirmation of journalistic integrity and student courage, The Irish Rover has emerged victorious in a high-stakes defamation lawsuit filed by Notre Dame professor Tamara Kay over its reporting on her pro-abortion activism. With three Indiana courts, including the state
Breakfast 2025 Talks – Michael Canady
In a world where the values of Notre Dame are increasingly challenged, student Michael Canady (ND ’26) stands as a beacon of hope. As Editor-in-Chief of The Irish Rover, he embodies the spirit of courage and truth, urging his peers to engage in the battle for the university’s Catholic identity.
Breakfast 2025 Talks – James Bopp, Jr.
At our 17th Annual Breakfast during Reunion Weekend, Rev. Wilson (Bill) Miscamble, C.S.C., provided an insightful assessment of the challenges to Notre Dame’s Catholic identity. He highlighted the pursuit of truth as essential to Catholic higher education and addressed ideological conformity and DEI influences. As he honored notable Catholic scholars,
Breakfast 2025 Talks – Father Miscamble
At our 17th Annual Breakfast during Reunion Weekend, Rev. Wilson (Bill) Miscamble, C.S.C., provided an insightful assessment of the challenges to Notre Dame’s Catholic identity. He highlighted the pursuit of truth as essential to Catholic higher education and addressed ideological conformity and DEI influences. As he honored notable Catholic scholars,
Pride Goeth Before the Fall
In this Bulletin, we draw attention to Notre Dame’s troubling observance of “Pride Month” over the past four years—a stark contrast to its Catholic foundation. We invite you to stand with us in reclaiming the month of June in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As part of this
Standing Firm
Notre Dame Professor Tamara Kay’s defamation lawsuit against The Irish Rover has been dismissed by both trial and appellate courts, which ruled the student paper’s reporting on her pro-abortion activism was truthful and lawful. Yet Kay presses on, petitioning the state Supreme Court. This case marks a troubling attack on
Leading With Theology
In a surprising turn of events, the University of Notre Dame announced that Dr. John Cavadini, the esteemed director of the McGrath Institute for Church Life, will conclude his tenure after 25 impactful years. This decision has sparked concerns among supporters, faculty, and bishops about the future direction of the
Snubbing Tradition
Notre Dame has again bypassed tradition by snubbing President Trump and Vice President Vance for commencement honors—this while welcoming pro-abortion presidents like Obama and Biden with open arms. As Jonathan Liedl (ND ’11) reports in National Catholic Register, Notre Dame’s moral compass appears partisan and inverted. It’s time to end
Funeral Mass of David Solomon
We are honored to share recordings of two deeply moving tributes at the funeral Mass of Professor Emeritus David Solomon. Fr. Bill Miscamble, C.S.C., delivered a powerful homily that not only reflected on Solomon’s life and witness but also situated his legacy within the broader spiritual journey of the University.
Prof. Emer. W. David Solomon
Professor Emeritus W. David Solomon, one of the truly great Notre Dame teachers of the last half-century, a foremost apostle of the Catholic identity of the University, and a wise counselor to Sycamore Trust, whose importance to our organization cannot be overstated.
