Opinion
Fossil fuel and moral obligation
As a Catholic institution, Notre Dame prides itself as a moral leader. In order to operate in a socially responsible way, Notre Dame’s Investment Office follows investment guidelines from The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The USCCB is composed of bishops representing Catholics throughout the U.S. with a mission to promote social justice and foster community through collaboration with churches and other organizations at home and abroad.
Answer the call
I did not go to last weekend’s SUB movie “Moana” expecting to see a cartoon musical about what it means to be a saint. From the very beginning of the film, however, it was clear that “Moana” is not just a coming-of-age female empowerment tale with a few catchy songs. It is the portrayal of a saint, Moana, answering the call to return the power of life to its rightful divine owner, despite a lamentable lack of practical preparedness. It is also the story of how Moana, after accepting this call, is aided by supernatural powers of the Ocean to achieve her mission.
Showcasing the positive impact of Catholic education
President Donald Trump, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, Sen. Marco Rubio and Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited St. Andrew Catholic School in the Diocese of Orlando on Friday, seeing firsthand the role that Catholic education can play in building strong communities.






