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-12 posts tagged "Father Sorin"
Jack Sirianni | Monday, February 6, 2023
As I step outside after completing a strenuous day of classes, I feel the frigid wind take my breath away in a way that has become all too common. As I hurriedly struggle to get my gloves on, I see that the sun has decided to make an unprecedented appearance and the sky is illuminated
Angela Mathew | Friday, February 3, 2023
This past week from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, the Columbus murals on the second floor of the University’s Main Building were uncovered for instructional purposes. The 12 paintings depict Columbus’ arrival in the “New World,” his interactions with Indigenous people in the Caribbean and images of Spanish royals like Queen Isabella. They were covered
Maggie Eastland | Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The University celebrated its founders Tuesday evening with Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. University President Fr. John Jenkins presided over the Mass and gave the homily, accompanied by a framed image of Fr. Edward Sorin, the French-born priest who founded Notre Dame in 1842. “We learn who we are as the Notre
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, April 14, 2021
When Fr. Sorin survived the winter trek from Vincennes to found our University in the cold and snowy winter of 1842, he expressed his gratitude and his dream that someday “[t]his college will be one of the most powerful means of doing good in this country.” Well, the Notre Dame community is now demonstrating how
Cate Von Dohlen | Monday, October 7, 2019
After the Main Building caught fire 140 years ago, Fr. Edward Sorin started what evolved into the University fire department. This past summer, the University hired the two first full-time woman firefighters — Christi Shibata and Michelle Woolverton. Women have served in other capacities at the department, on-call and part-time, but never full time. In
Mariah Rush | Monday, September 16, 2019
Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a two-part series examining the ways Native language and cultural identity are being kept alive by the students of Notre Dame. For many Notre Dame students, the city of South Bend is simply known as the area surrounding the University. But, the general region of South Bend
Gina Twardosz | Monday, September 9, 2019
Editor’s Note: This is the first story in a two-part series examining the ways Native language and cultural identity are being kept alive by the students of Notre Dame. To learn more about their reflections on language and culture, explore these audio and visual clips. While Fr. Edward Sorin and the Congregation of Holy Cross
Thomas Murphy | Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Across St. Joseph’s Lake, past Moreau Seminary and beyond Moreau Drive, there stands a flat, unassuming building adorned in brick familiar to the quads of Notre Dame. But despite its ordinary appearance, the building is home to one of America’s oldest and largest Catholic publishing houses, complete with over a century and a half worth
Gabriel Niforatos | Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Snow has always been a bit of a spectacle to me. I am from the desert, and there are years and winters when there is no snow entirely. In fact, the first time I bought a winter coat was over winter break during my freshman year. I can remember waking up when I was younger
Cece Biagini | Tuesday, March 20, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day carries many different meanings. For the Irish, it is the Catholic feast day of Ireland’s patron saint and a day for honoring Irish heritage. For Irish-Americans, St. Patrick’s Day has become a celebration of Irish-American identity. And at Notre Dame — a school with the Irish leprechaun as a mascot — St.