McGrath Institute for Church Life

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

"Fulfilling the Catholic university's vocation to serve the Church, we pass on the riches of Catholic intellectual life to a global church through research, while lifting up the pressing pastoral needs of Church life to scholars across the globe."

—Tim O'Malley, Associate Director for Research, McGrath Institute

The scholarly work of our faculty and staff is foundational to the mission of the McGrath Institute, informing and enriching our service to the global Church.

In celebration of that work, we’re excited to share a new MICL Faculty & Staff Publications webpage, gathering books authored and translated by our Institute’s faculty and staff in one place.

Explore the breadth of our scholarship and discover resources that build up the life of the Church — in service to the world.

A preview is available below; see first comment for a direct link.

10/21/2026

The scholarly work of our faculty and staff is foundational to the mission of the McGrath Institute, informing and enriching our service to the global Church.

In celebration of that work, we’re excited to share a new MICL Faculty & Staff Publications webpage, gathering books authored and translated by our Institute’s faculty and staff in one place.

Explore the breadth of our scholarship and discover resources that build up the life of the Church — in service to the world.

A preview is available below; see first comment for a direct link.

10/20/2026

"It was in and through the often precarious conditions of Zélie’s life—riddled as it was with uncertainty, tragedy and an array of unfulfilled longings, but nevertheless defined by the warmth of family life—that she became a witness to a faith which endures, even through the most severe of circumstances."

—Corynne Staresinic

Excerpt pulled from a recent Church Life Journal "Editor's Pick". See first comment for link to full piece.

10/19/2026

Notre Dame and the Vatican are building a partnership to advance sustainability through research and action. Read the full story here: https://stories.nd.edu/stories/borgo/

10/18/2026

Steven Knepper on the capacity to not-to.

10/15/2026

We welcome applications from teams of Catholic high school teachers and administrators for the 14th annual Science & Religion Initiative Foundations Seminar, June 13-18, 2027 at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, MI.

These seminars are inspired by St. John Paul II's bold conviction that "science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes."

Foundations Notre Dame features lectures by scientists, philosophers, and theologians, collaborative discussions, and implementation workshops, along with specialized tracks in chemistry, physics and astronomy, biology, philosophy, and theology.

For more information and the application, follow the link in the comments.

10/14/2026

Please join the Notre Dame community in prayer for Pope Leo’s recovery!

Following Pope Leo XIV’s surgery and diagnosis, University President Father Robert Dowd asks all members of the Notre Dame family to pray for the Holy Father’s full recovery and return to good health.

Cancer touches nearly all of our lives, whether in our own health journeys or those of people we love and hold dear.

Through the intercession of our Patroness, Mary, we pray that Pope Leo and all those who undergo medical treatment for cancer and other health challenges experience the Lord's closeness and healing.

10/13/2026

Screening tests for genetic anomalies have grown significantly in our nation leading to an increased number of prenatal diagnoses, some of which are considered life-limiting, and raise important questions for families and care providers.

Join us on Monday, October 19, for a webinar bringing together national experts to discuss the medical, ethical, and pastoral dimensions of prenatal genetic testing.

This series is co-sponsored by the Notre Dame de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Be Not Afraid.

Learn more and register at the link in the comments.