Notre Dame returns 'Catholic Mission' to its core values after 'confusion'
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Notre Dame President Robert A. Dowd, CSC, said he is reinstating "Catholic Mission" among staff values on Nov. 21, 2025. / Credit: Matt Cashore/University of Notre DameWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 21, 2025 / 18:30 pm (CNA).The University of Notre Dame has reinstated "Catholic Mission" among its staff values after it opted to drop the language in an effort to reprogram the school's Catholic identity as overarching. In a Nov. 21 staff announcement, Notre Dame President Robert A. Dowd, CSC, said commitment to the school's Catholic mission was referenced in the preamble to the new four staff values announced at a town hall meeting last week "as a way to show its overarching importance." "Thanks to some constructive feedback we received, we now realize that placement is causing confusion and that some could interpret that not as elevating our mission as we intended but as a sign of diminishing commitment," he said. "To avoid any further confusion, we have now included th...
Notre Dame President Robert A. Dowd, CSC, said he is reinstating "Catholic Mission" among staff values on Nov. 21, 2025. / Credit: Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 21, 2025 / 18:30 pm (CNA).
The University of Notre Dame has reinstated "Catholic Mission" among its staff values after it opted to drop the language in an effort to reprogram the school's Catholic identity as overarching.
In a Nov. 21 staff announcement, Notre Dame President Robert A. Dowd, CSC, said commitment to the school's Catholic mission was referenced in the preamble to the new four staff values announced at a town hall meeting last week "as a way to show its overarching importance."
"Thanks to some constructive feedback we received, we now realize that placement is causing confusion and that some could interpret that not as elevating our mission as we intended but as a sign of diminishing commitment," he said. "To avoid any further confusion, we have now included the language on Catholic mission as the first of our five core values."
"Catholic Mission" is now listed first in the university's staff values, with the description: "Be a force for good and help to advance Notre Dame's mission to be the leading global Catholic research university."
Dowd emphasized that the school's Catholic mission "guides and informs all that we do and how we work together," adding: "Our Catholic mission has animated our common work from the university's founding, and it will always be our guiding force."
"I could not be more grateful for the many ways you embody the very best of Notre Dame," he concluded, addressing Notre Dame staff. "As I have said on many occasions, you inspire me with your generosity, kindness, and dedication to Our Lady's university."
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null / Credit: peacepix/ShutterstockWashington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 22, 2025 / 15:00 pm (CNA).Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Majority of Australian and French priests are thriving, reports sayA report has found that the majority of Australian priests and deacons are thriving in their ministry roles. In the first-ever survey of well-being among Australia's clergy, the National Centre for Pastoral Research and the Australian Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office found 75% of clergy reported having "good" or "very good" self-confidence, 66% reported they maintain a healthy diet, 61% said they get sufficient rest, and 55% reported high energy levels. In addition, the vast majority of clergy, at 90%, described their connections with their parishes as positive. Overall, 71% reported feeling hopeful, and 61% said they felt joyful frequently. This comes on the heels of an October survey in France that found most Catho...
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Pope Leo XIV meets with the Augustinian nuns of Montefalco on Nov. 20, 2025, in Italy. / Credit: Vatican MediaACI Prensa Staff, Nov 22, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA)."A moment of great familiarity" is how Abbess Maria Cristina Daguati of the Augustinian convent in Montefalco, Italy, described Pope Leo XIV's visit on Thursday.After visiting the tomb of St. Francis in Assisi and meeting with the Italian bishops on Nov. 20, the pope traveled to the Italian city of Montefalco to celebrate Mass at the monastery of the Augustinian nuns, erected in the 13th century and one of the oldest and most significant spiritual centers in the Umbria region.After meeting with the Italian bishops in Assisi, Pope Leo XIV traveled to the Augustinian monastery of St. Clare of Montefalco, where he wished to spend some time with the cloistered nuns. The Holy Father spoke informally with the community, celebrated Mass, and shared lunch with the nuns.The pope arrived by helicopter in the city, known for its medi...
