G.K. Chesterton and Notre Dame
In this episode, we look at the…
In this episode, we look at the relationship between the great Catholic intellectual G.K. Chesterton and the University of Notre Dame. Chesterton spent a semester on campus in 1930, lending his intellectual prowess and good humor to the Notre Dame community. Today, a collection of his personal belongings is adding a new dimension to the University’s presence in London.
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