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 Nagasaki by the United States that ended World War II.
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 in placing graduates in federal clerkships and Supreme Court positions — a success rooted in the school’s fidelity to its Catholic mission. Yet a decades-old exchange between Bill Dempsey and the University’s then–Board Chair foreshadowed Father Jenkins’s eventual accommodation to secular pressures, reminding us that where Notre Dame stands firm in Catholic identity it flourishes, and where it compromises, it fades.
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 Supreme Court, siding emphatically with the Rover, this vindication underscores the indispensable role of faithful Catholic witness within Catholic higher education. Yet the University administration’s deafening silence—and continued endorsement of Kay as an “expert” on abortion—lays bare a troubling indifference to truth, justice, and Notre Dame’s Catholic mission. This case is a clarion call for alumni to rally behind the Rover and those students who still dare to stand for life under the Dome.
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, Fr. Miscamble urged the University to focus on truth-seeking rather than secular trends. Discover more about his insights for Notre Dame’s future.
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, Fr. Miscamble urged the University to focus on truth-seeking rather than secular trends. Discover more about his insights for Notre Dame’s future.
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 effort, we encourage you to participate in our Sacred Heart Novena, taking place from June 19 to 27, 2025. Join us in exploring the implications of this shift and the importance of rekindling devotion to the Sacred Heart, the very soul of Catholic identity at Notre Dame.
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 student journalism—and a sobering reflection of the university’s tolerance for dissent from Catholic teaching.
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 institute, which has become a vital “think tank” for the U.S. Catholic Church. As discussions about his successor unfold, many are urging the university to appoint someone who will continue Cavadini’s vision of serving the Church with intellectual rigor and faithfulness.
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 this charade of honoring those who defy Church teaching. Enough. Read the full bulletin and Liedl’s article for the facts.
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. Dr. Dan McInerny, son of Ralph McInerny, offered a heartfelt and eloquent eulogy that captured Solomon’s warmth, intellect, and unwavering commitment to the integration of faith and reason.
