Catholic colleges feel brunt of Notre Dame uproar
Protests over Notre Dame inviting Barack Obama to speak at commencement ripple beyond South Bend. Catholic leaders warn colleges nationwide about policy clashes and potential loss of church support. Cardinal Newman Society cites 367000 signatures opposing Obama role. Bishops urge caution as tensions persist across Catholic higher education networks.
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University of Notre Dame
Barack Obama
South Bend
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
David O’connell
Catholic University of America
Obama
Notre Dame
Cardinal Newman Society
Patrick Reilly
U.S
John D’arcy
Fort Wayne- South Bend
Ind
Richard Yanikoski
Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities
Washington
The
College Association
Yanikoski
U.S. Bishops’ Education Committee
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