Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Notre Dame! I hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and well. Know that we are praying for you, your families and all those impacted by the pandemic. Some of you may know the story of the founding of Notre Dame, a story of persistence, courage and fortitude. The University’s founder, Holy Cross priest Father Edward Sorin, immigrated from France at age 26 to found a school dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the Indiana wilderness. Without financial resources, the school struggled to survive, plagued by cholera and fires that destroyed what few buildings there were on campus. And yet, Fr. Sorin had a vision—namely, that Notre Dame would be a great force for good. READ MORE >> |