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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.

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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. “Notre Dame is a battleground,” he asserts, emphasizing the need for directness and clarity in addressing moral issues. In this Bulletin, Werner Graf, ND ’89, offers his personal reflection on Canady’s remarks from our Annual Breakfast.

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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.

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Ember Days

Ember Days A Path to Reparation and Hope JOIN Our Apostolate Grave and common dangers, more than anything else, draw closer everywhere the links of real affection and devotedness. Let

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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.

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Friends of Bill Dempsey

Fellowship fund The Bill Dempsey Fellowship Fund is a special category of sustaining donors whose generosity helps fund our two signature initiatives: The Annual Breakfast, held on campus during Reunion

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Founders Dinner

Sycamore Trust’s popular Annual Breakfast during Reunion weekend hosts informed discussions of current topics that bear on Notre Dame’s Catholic identity.

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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.

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Students

sycamore trust Alumni & Friends Protecting Notre Dame’s Catholic Identity GET STARTED HERE ABOUT US Sycamore Trust is an independent organization of alumni and friends of Notre Dame who are fighting

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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.

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