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Organization screens film on first gay bishop

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A bishop clothed in traditional, religious vestments strides to the front of the altar, raises his arms in a gesture of welcome to the assembled congregants. A traditional sight Sundays in churches around the world, but St. Mary's, Putney in London welcomed a very nontraditional bishop.



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Show Some Skin' hits big

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"Show Some Skin: It's Complicated," a performance of 27 anonymously submitted dialogues by 18 actors, opened Thursday night at the Carey Auditorium of Hesburgh Library with consecutive performances the following two nights.


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Fighting for inclusion'

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The Gay & Lesbian Alumni of Notre Dame & St. Mary's (GALA-ND/SMC) gathered Saturday evening for the presentation of the Thomas A. Dooley Awards, which recognize outstanding work by individuals on behalf of lesbian and gay Americans.

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SMC club studies immigration

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La Fuerza, a Saint Mary's club representing Latina culture on campus, is holding a Week of Action titled "Education Without Barriers" explore the intersection of immigration issues and education.





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Performance sparks diversity dialogue

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This year's performances of "Show Some Skin: It's Complicated" aims to spark campus dialogue on normally taboo topics by dramatizing monologues submitted anonymously by members of the Notre Dame community.


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Notre Dame pilgrims spend Easter at Vatican

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ROME - This Easter, more than 100 Notre Dame students studying in various locations throughout Europe went on pilgrimage to Rome for a weekend of sightseeing, prayer and reflection organized by Campus Ministry.


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Rocheleau reflects on term

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After concluding two years in the top ranks of student government Monday, former student body president Brett Rocheleau said he felt he pursued virtually every idea he could have implemented while in office.




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Ambassador promotes brand

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Junior Rachel Greenberg complements her marketing major by working as a campus ambassador for Procter & Gamble (P&G) to promote brand loyalty and social media interest among students.


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Coccia, Joyce assume presidency

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Juniors Alex Coccia and Nancy Joyce stepped into their roles as student body president and vice president, respectively, Monday. Coccia said the passion that propelled their platform through the February elections will be a defining part of their administration in the year ahead.


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Speaker reviews spirituality

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Professor Emerita Mary Jo Weaver of Indiana University offered an in depth account of Catholic spirituality throughout the ages on Tuesday.


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SMC ends varsity swim program

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Karen Johnson, vice president of Student Affairs at Saint Mary's, informed students March 19 of the plan to end the varsity swimming program, a decision made by College President Carol Ann Mooney and her cabinet in collaboration with director of athletics Julie Schroeder-Biek.