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Letter to the Editor | Monday, February 11, 2019
These days, as I open The Observer to the Viewpoint section, I often jest, “Ah, I wonder what University President Fr. John Jenkins has done to upset someone today.” Very rarely do I find myself caught off guard by what I find. I get it. This section is literally called “Viewpoint.” It exists for individuals
Letter to the Editor | Thursday, January 31, 2019
A response to the Young Americans for Freedom, in support of the University’s decision to cover murals of Christopher Columbus: YAF’s anger toward what they call “a small, vocal group of the ND community” seems misplaced given the fact that they, too, are a small, vocal group in this community making demands of Fr. Jenkins.
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Dear Brothers in Christ, I invite you to consider membership in the Knights of Columbus. In the years that I have been involved with the Knights, and particularly in the years since my ordination as a bishop, I have come to appreciate the many ways in which this fraternal order enhances the lives of its
Davis Gonsalves | Monday, August 27, 2018
For this project, I want to create the holiest of football teams that can still compete on the field. The anti-Oakland Raiders if you will. I would call this team the Saints but I feel that might be trademarked already. Let’s see who places where: Quarterback: St. Blaise. Blaise is famous for preventing the only
Jordan Cockrum | Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Members of the Saint Mary’s community gathered Monday night to listen to alumna Emily Garvey speak about her experience with her transgender son, entitled “A Theological Journey with My Transgender Son.” “She does what we want to prepare all our Saint Mary’s students to do: to take risks that matter,” Megan Zwart, professor of philosophy,
Letter to the Editor | Thursday, October 5, 2017
I swore I wouldn’t be that girl. I would not come back from abroad and begin every other sentence with “When I was in…” But when I looked in the mirror this morning, I knew I wasn’t the same person that I had been when I made that declaration. And that is why I am
Letter to the Editor | Friday, August 18, 2017
Dear Students, I extend a warm welcome to all Notre Dame students. Whether you are arriving on campus for the first time or returning after a summer away, we are very glad you are part of the Notre Dame community. As we celebrate the University’s 175th anniversary and open the academic year, I invite you to
Gary Caruso | Friday, April 7, 2017
Too often will conservative Catholics — or fundamental Baptists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims, Orthodox Jews or those dogmatically believing faithful of fill-in-the-blank-here organized religion — stubbornly cling to centuries-old traditions formulated during ancient times without a refresh as characteristic of the Pope John XXIII era or now under Pope Francis. Just as Christians believe that Jesus
Jack Rooney | Wednesday, March 8, 2017
My name is John Clarke Rooney. That’s just about the simplest, most important thing I can say about myself. I was named after my dad, John Flynn Rooney. Flynn was his mother’s maiden name. Clarke is my mom’s maiden name. To avoid confusion in the house, I became Jack. Still, I like to say that
Lucy Collins | Thursday, March 2, 2017
This is the eternal question that has plagued centuries of good Catholic boys and girls. A lot rides on what you decide to abstain from, after all. Back in grade school, I would proudly announce my brave sacrifice for that year — most likely candy, pop or fighting with my brother — to my classmates,