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University of Notre Dame drops requirement for staff to support its ‘Catholic mission’

Notre Dame removed specific mentions of the Catholic faith from the ‘values’ list for its estimated 4,500 staff members, which was a top priority of new president Fr. Robert Dowd.

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Charles Richards

• Nov 18, 2025Nov 19, 2025

Indiana AG launches investigation into University of Notre Dame’s DEI policies

Todd Rokita’s inquiry calls out policies that not only defy the U.S. Supreme Court but also betray Notre Dame’s Catholic mission, swapping faith and merit for woke ideology and federal cash.

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Vicki Yamasaki

• May 22, 2025

Notre Dame president’s inauguration celebration includes former Planned Parenthood executive

A feature interview with Sanda Ojiambo calls into question whether Fr. Robert Dowd, C.S.C. will attempt to change the trajectory of the university's liberal Catholic identity.

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Doug Mainwaring

• Sep 27, 2024Sep 30, 2024

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University of Notre Dame drops requirement for staff to support its ‘Catholic mission’

Indiana AG launches investigation into University of Notre Dame’s DEI policies

Notre Dame president’s inauguration celebration includes former Planned Parenthood executive