Each morning Father Jenkins walks from his apartment on campus to his office under the Dome. In a Spring Town Hall meeting, live-streamed this afternoon, he commented on the stunning beauty of campus in full bloom today, but also how “it’s empty without you.”
Fr. Jenkins: Lives in disarray, then “peace be with you.” Fr. Jenkins delivered an Easter message of hope from inside the Basilica that was seen by over 25,000 viewers this week.
This edition of Friday Week is being published today, Thursday, not on Good Friday. Above, the interior of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Holy Week 2020.
Fr. Jenkins: Reflections in a Difficult Time
FOX Business News today asked Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president, to reflect on the separations caused by coronavirus during Passover and Easter. He discussed the opportunity for prayer and reflection in this difficult time and, while apart, remind friends and family why we love them. See the broadcast here…
The transition from in-classroom instruction to distant teaching and learning went smoothly this week. There was also more clarity about policies as they pertain to grades, employment, tenure track and other issues of importance to students, faculty and staff.
Essential belongings of students who were unable to return to campus to retrieve them were packed and shipped by staff, including volunteers.
Dear Members of the Notre Dame Community,
We hope this finds you and your loved ones well. Given the importance of ensuring that all members of the Notre Dame community are well-informed while the coronavirus pandemic continues, we plan to summarize on Fridays the developments of that week. Much of the information may have been communicated previously through other channels. Nonetheless, it’s important that we highlight it, or in some instances, provide additional details.…