Explore the Reliquary Chapel at Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart and see how these sacred objects tell the stories of the saints.Step inside to discover how relics help us remember their lives, seek their intercession, and be inspired by their witness.#NotreDame #Relics #saints #catholic #LivesOfTheSaints #BasilicaOfTheSacredHeart

On March 26, Notre Dame President Father Bob Dowd celebrated the Mass for Peace at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, bringing the campus community together in prayer for an end to violence worldwide.Inspired by Pope Leo XIII’s call for peace, who said "violence can never lead to the justice, stability, and peace that the people await," the homily invited all to pray for safety, healing, and the grace to be instruments of God’s peace.

In the midst of ongoing violence and war in many parts of the world, the Notre Dame community came together at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart to celebrate a special Mass and to gather in prayer for peace on March 26.

For the past 20 years, millions of viewers tuning in for Notre Dame football games have been exposed to two-minute stories about Notre Dame's research impact. The "What Would You Fight For?" campaign, a partnership with NBC Sports, is the type of storytelling opportunity that most communicators can only dream about.A panel moderated by NBC Sports host Mike Tirico explored reflections on the enduring influence of the stories and future evolution of this storytelling.Panelists: Rob Hyland - Coordinating Producer, NBC Sunday Night Football Lindsay Schanzer '11 - Supervising Producer, NBC Sports Meenal Datta - DeFlorio Collegiate Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Lauren Eglite '28 - Chemical Engineering MajorChapters: 00:00:00 20 Years of What Would You Fight For? 00:02:12 Father Bob Dowd introduces Mike Tirico 00:06:47 Mike Tirico shares his history with Notre Dame 00:15:08 Mike Tirico introduces panelists Rob Hyland, Lindsay Schanzer, Professor Meenal Datta, and ND student Lauren Eglite 00:18:25 How did 'What Would You Fight For?' start? 00:20:44 The story behind 'Fighting to Cure Brain Cancer' 00:27:17 Why does the 'What Would You Fight For?' air at the end of halftime 00:28:45 ND student Lauren Eglite shares her personal connection to 'What Would You Fight For?' 00:36:49 What does it take to make a 'What Would You Fight For?' spot? 00:39:45 The challenge of telling research stories during a football game 00:42:31 Reaching stakeholders with research stories 00:44:24 What impact can Notre Dame have on the world? 00:45:49 What do these stories mean to alumni? 00:48:38 How do you send research to the International Space Station? 00:51:53 What does Notre Dame Football mean to 'What Would You Fight For?' 00:53:52 Audience Q&A

We are living through a century of unprecedented technological, economic, and social change. And each new development poses significant ethical questions that we must study and decisively respond to. The Notre Dame Ethics Initiative will establish Notre Dame as a premier global destination for the study of ethics, offering superb training for future generations of ethicists and moral leaders, a platform for engagement of the Catholic moral tradition with other modes of inquiry, and an opportunity to forge insights into some of the most significant ethical issues of our time.More: https://go.nd.edu/Ethics

On Monday, March 16, 2026, Louis Leo Holtz was laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery after a Mass of Christian Burial in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame.

Louis "Lou" Leo Holtz, the legendary college football coach who led the University of Notre Dame to the 1988 National Championship, passed away at the age of 89, on March 4.A funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 16. Members of the campus community and the public are invited to watch the livestream.Program: https://go.nd.edu/HoltzFuneralProgramFollowing the Mass of Christian Burial, the public is welcome to honor Coach Holtz by assembling on both sides of Notre Dame Avenue as his family leads the funeral procession from Notre Dame Circle to the main entrance of the Cedar Grove Cemetery. At the request of the Holtz family, graveside services are private.

Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given exclusively to American Catholics—at Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17.Shriver has dedicated his life to championing the inherent dignity of every person. Inspired by his parents and guided by a deep commitment to faith and service, he has helped transform how the world sees individuals with intellectual disabilities—building a global movement rooted in compassion and inclusion.

What does it really mean to be successful?Joe Holt has lived enough lives to make most résumés look boring—including time as a Jesuit priest, a stockbroker, a corporate attorney, and even an Ironman triathlete—and he’s convinced that success can’t be measured by titles, prestige, or what you can show for your work.In this podcast episode, Holt joins host Jenna Liberto, and together they explore why so many people feel disengaged at work, how to set goals that stretch you without burning you out, and why dreaming about the life you want should come before planning it.Holt shares the simple tactics he uses to stay accountable, the difference between a “good” job and a “prestigious” one, and why wisdom—more than achievement—may be the measure that matters most. Along the way, he reflects on faith, stillness, and leaving room for a God of surprises.Show Links: • Episode page (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/podcast/how-do-you-measure-success/) • Subscribe (https://play.megaphone.fm/r1dcgsncstgy6syvf7lz7g)

What does it really mean to be successful?Joe Holt has lived enough lives to make most résumés look boring—including time as a Jesuit priest, a stockbroker, a corporate attorney, and even an Ironman triathlete—and he’s convinced that success can’t be measured by titles, prestige, or what you can show for your work.In this podcast episode, Holt joins host Jenna Liberto, and together they explore why so many people feel disengaged at work, how to set goals that stretch you without burning you out, and why dreaming about the life you want should come before planning it.Holt shares the simple tactics he uses to stay accountable, the difference between a “good” job and a “prestigious” one, and why wisdom—more than achievement—may be the measure that matters most. Along the way, he reflects on faith, stillness, and leaving room for a God of surprises.Show Links: • Episode page (https://fightingfor.nd.edu/podcast/how-do-you-measure-success/) • Subscribe (https://play.megaphone.fm/r1dcgsncstgy6syvf7lz7g)