By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
A large coalition of Notre Dame University-sponsored student groups has issued a stinging repudiation of University President Rev. John J. Jenkins, CSC, for inviting President Barack Obama to speak at the upcoming commencement ceremonies and receive an honorary law degree.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The White House says the fury over President Obama’s commencement appearance at Notre Dame University in May is “part of what he loves about this country.”
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
Bishop John M. D’Arcy has issued a statement on March 24 saying he will not attend the 2009 commencement ceremonies at Notre Dame in which Barack Obama will speak and receive an honorary law degree.
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Writer
The University of Notre Dame is under fire for inviting pro-abortion President Barack Obama to speak at its commencement on May 17. An online petition protesting the invitation gathered more than 10,000 signatures in less than 48 hours.
