In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, University President Rev. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C., and Rev. Hugh R. Page Jr., vice president for institutional transformation and advisor to the president, join host Jenna Liberto to discuss their shared commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all.Together, they explore the University’s mission, the importance of bridging differences, and how faith informs their work in fostering a beloved community on campus and in the world.----- Video Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Fr. Bob Dowd and Rev. Hugh Page share how their faith serves as a foundation for their commitments to the issues of justice, human dignity and love. 02:11 Fr. Bob Dowd talks about his Inaugural Address where he calls on us to be bridge builders. 03:20 Rev. Hugh Page shares the meaning of institutional transformation. 05:04 Fr. Bob Dowd talks about Notre Dame's commitment to inclusivity and promoting a spirit of welcome and belonging on campus. 07:55 Fr. Bob Dowd explains what this year's Forum theme "What do we owe each other?" means to him. 11:38 Rev. Hugh Page shares ways Notre Dame is building a Beloved Community on campus. 14:24 Fr. Bob Dowd and Rev. Hugh Page answer quick-fire questions about their college experience in our lightning round.----- Show links: Episode page (https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/building-bridges-to-a-beloved-community-at-notre-dame/) We are all Notre Dame (https://weareall.nd.edu/)----- Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode of Notre Dame Stories, University President Reverend Fr. Robert A. Dowd, C.S.C. and Reverend Dr. Hugh R. Page, Jr., vice president of institutional transformation and advisor to the president, join host Jenna Liberto to discuss their shared commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all.Together, they explore the University's mission, the importance of bridging differences, and how faith informs their work in fostering a beloved community on campus and in the world.Show links: • Episode page (https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/building-bridges-to-a-beloved-community-at-notre-dame/) • We are all Notre Dame (https://weareall.nd.edu/) -----Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and hosted by Jenna Liberto with Executive Producer Andy Fuller. It was produced by Jenna Liberto, Josh Long, and Staci Stickovich. Videography was done by Zach Dudka, Josh Long, Tony Fuller, and Michael Wiens. Original music was provided by Alex Mansour.Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Notre Dame Philosophy Professor Meghan Sullivan explores what leads to a more fulfilled and meaningful life.Ahead of tonight's National Championship game, she shared what values this specific Notre Dame Football team can add to our lives ☘️

Join us for our annual campus-wide observance of Walk the Walk Week (January 26-February 1, 2025), a week-long series of University, department, and student-sponsored events designed to help us consider how we—both individually and collectively—can take an active role in making Notre Dame more welcoming and inclusive.More details: https://go.nd.edu/WTWW

Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Notre Dame Ethics Initiative, shares that there are many ways that being a fan can actually promote the virtues that go into leading a good life.

Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter were among the dignitaries who spoke at a tribute to Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., the president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987 who died February 26, 2015 at age 97.

Gather round, Irish fans ... we have a story for you 📖#story #storytime #notredame #notredamefootball #fightingirish #playoffs #twasthenightbeforeplayoffs #universityofnotredame #collegefootball #cfp

At Christmas we celebrate that the eternal God was born of a woman in the most humble of circumstances, and so let us pray that we might recognize His abiding presence in every circumstance of our daily lives.Like Our Lady, Notre Dame, let us cooperate with God’s grace. May we be the seekers of truth, the sustainers of hope, and the builders of bridges that our world needs. May God bless you and all those dear to you this Christmas and always.

The latest episode of the Notre Dame Stories podcast explores Astrophysicist and Notre Dame Professor Grant Mathews' research into the science behind the Star of Bethlehem, so we decided to ask students and staff what they think it was.Want to know the answer? Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/ANJr8MVyhgY

It’s a story so familiar to many that you may not even realize there’s more to be discovered. The Bible describes an event that led so-called wise men to Jesus.Scripture calls it a star, but what was it really? That’s the question Grant Mathews, director of the Center for Astrophysics at Notre Dame, set out to answer. He believes the Christmas star was actually a planetary alignment. He shares his research with us for this episode of Notre Dame Stories.------ Show links: Royal Beauty Bright: https://www.nd.edu/stories/royal-beauty-bright/ Subscribe: https://link.chtbl.com/notredamestories Episode page: https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/what-was-the-christmas-star-2/------ Notre Dame Stories is the official podcast of the University of Notre Dame. It was created by the Office of Public Affairs and Communications. Written and produced by Andy Fuller with content coordination from Staci Stickovich, edited by Michael Wiens, and videography by Tony Fuller and Zach Dudka. Original music is by Alex Mansour. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.