Inside Notre Dame’s Notorious Zahm ‘Zoo’
Former residents of the now-defunct men’s dormitory say its ‘weirdly sexualized’ culture went beyond the alleged sexual abuse of its longtime rector, Father Thomas King.
Former residents of the now-defunct men’s dormitory say its ‘weirdly sexualized’ culture went beyond the alleged sexual abuse of its longtime rector, Father Thomas King.
Supporters say the selection of Catholic University theologian Joe Capizzi to lead the McGrath Institute signals continuity with John Cavadini’s vision.
The report says students repeatedly raised concerns with university officials over Father Thomas King's actions, but follow-up was slow and inconsistent.
COMMENTARY: If young Catholics believe science and faith are in conflict, the Church must show them why the two belong together.
The event was originally planned as a protest in response to the university’s appointment of abortion advocate professor Susan Ostermann as the head of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies. Ultimately, however, students expressed their gratitude at the reversal of Ostermann’s appointment, calling it a ‘victory’ in the battle for Notre Dame’s Catholic identity.
EDITORIAL: Now that abortion-rights advocate Susan Ostermann has stepped away from an academic leadership post, the university needs to undertake meaningful reforms to ensure a comprehensively Catholic identity.
While the university insisted the appointment was final, tensions behind the scenes told a different story.
Student protest to go ahead, despite announcement that Susan Ostermann won’t lead the university’s Asian studies institute.
Multiple U.S. bishops had come out against the appointment of Professor Susan Ostermann to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, which was announced in January.
The university has stuck by Susan Ostermann as next head of its Asian studies institute.
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