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niversity President Emeritus Fr. Theodore and exchange here. He would do that at Mass, after Hesburgh’s last day was characterized Communion for example. He would just pray out by the act that was most central to him loud to the Lord.” U throughout his life — saying Mass. Hesburgh prided himself in saying Mass every Although he wasn’t able to preside, Fr. Hes- day — only missing one or two days in almost 72 burgh was able to say Mass with his brothers at Holy years as a priest, Doyle said. Cross House on the day of his death. Doyle said “[Hesburgh] said Mass in the Kremlin; he said other men present commented on how “happy and Mass in Buckingham Palace; he said Mass in the peaceful he looked” throughout the service. South Pole, in the military installation down there,” It had been a prayer Hesburgh prayed for de- he said. “He said Mass in submarines and every- cades, to say Mass on the day he died. This desire where else.” wasn’t a surprise to those who knew him, Dillon Fr. Ernie Bartell, professor emeritus of eco- Hall rector Fr. Paul Doyle said. Hesburgh was a man nomics, was present at Hesburgh’s last Mass. He who thought of himself as a priest before anything said he remembers saying Mass with Hesburgh even else, who spent his life in prayer, Doyle said. in the forests of rural Mexico, the site of a Notre “[Hesburgh] was a prayerful guy, and he Dame service project for students during the begin- prayed from the gut,” Doyle said. “The prayers were ning of Hesburgh’s stint as University president. very much between him and the Lord. He would talk “He was a great adventurer ... but wherever he to Mary, and the rest who heard him would feel like was, he said Mass. When he came to Mexico, bystanders — like this is an intimate relationship see MASS PAGE 3 2 The observer | monday, March 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com TODAY

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traveling to the Grotto and pre- Mass siding over Mass became more Cni o t nued from page 1 difficult.B ut he was still dedicat- ed to a life of prayer, Doyle said. “The Mass was central [to him], no matter where he went. ” we had Mass every day. “We would drive by the Grotto, Fr. Ernie Bartell … And that wasn’t for show or to and since he moved over to the professor emeritus impress the students or anything. priest’s infirmary, he couldn’t economics That was the way he was.” make his daily trip to the Grotto,” Hesburgh carried a Mass kit Doyle said. “But if we were driving with him wherever he traveled so back, he wanted to stop, and he that he could say Mass wherever would talk to Mary out the [car] he was, Bartell said. window, even though he couldn’t “The Mass was central [to see her because he’s been mostly him], no matter where he went,” blind lately. He would just talk to Bartell said. “If he had a really Mary beautifully. I’d sit there and busy schedule, he’d say Mass at say, ‘Oh my.’” five in the morning in the hotel During his stay at Holy Cross room, or two in the morning as he House, Hesburgh continued to got in his hotel room the next day go to Mass every day, Bartell said. because the Mass for him was “He used to be walking. And this central prayer.” then he came in [the chapel] with What was central for Hesburgh, a walker,” Bartell said. “And to- though, wasn’t necessarily the wards the end, they were wheel- ritual of Mass, but the meaning ing him in, and he had to stay in behind it, Bartell said. the wheelchair … because it was “For Ted, the Mass was very so hard to move him. So he knew central to his life,” he said. “But his days were going, but he did he wasn’t like some who his best. He couldn’t go down to make the Mass the center of their the dining room anymore at the lives, but then they become the end. They brought his meals up people who tell you exactly how to his room, but he wanted to go to hold your fingers or exactly to Mass.” how long to pause between this Up until his last day, when and that. Hesburgh said Mass, Bartell said “That wasn’t Ted. … The Mass it came from the heart. is, after all, an offering of all of “When he said Mass, he really your talents and all of your ser- meant it,” he said. “He wasn’t do- vice to the Lord. And so I sup- ing it for show or to impress the pose it’s true that there have been trustees or anything like that. … some priests that focus on the He became a very real role model Mass, and then they spend all in that respect.” their time telling you how you said it wrong today. … But that’s News writer Madison Jaros Photo courtesy of the University Archives rubrics; that’s not prayer.” wrote this article. Contact Fr. Hesburgh celebrates Mass outdoors on God Quad with students. Hesburgh celebrated Mass daily, even As Hesburgh grew older, Madison at [email protected] in his last days, everywhere from the Kremlin to Buckingham Palace. 4 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Students reflect on Fr. Ted’s achievements

By EMILY McCONVILLE, group of PE residents were MADISON JAROS AND ERIN supposed to meet with McAULIFFE Hesburgh on Thursday N ews Writers afternoon. She said the dorm-wide response to the For the students who met invitation to see Hesburgh him, University President was so overwhelming that Emeritus Fr. Theodore the coordinators limited Hesburgh was a powerful the visit to upperclassmen, and memorable presence. though the meeting was Sophomore Andrew eventually cancelled. Lehmer met Hesburgh, To meet Hesburgh was a who died Thursday at the once-in-a-lifetime opportu- nity, White said. “It served as an integral “Just being in his Notre Dame experience,” presence was she said. “It was something just unbelievable you would go on to tell your because this man children about.” Junior Diego Valenzuela has accomplished visited Hesburgh with his so much done section of Stanford Hall last Photo courtesy of the University Archives year, to talk with Hesburgh so many great Fr. Hesburgh had an “open door” policy while he was the president of the University. He allowed students to things for Notre and hear his stories. come into his office to speak with him, regardless of the hour. “Just being in his presence Dame and the was just unbelievable be- accomplishments — as a During a tour Thursday, the meet Hesburgh, but when he United States cause this man has accom- University president, as a day Hesburgh died, he told heard of his death Thursday, and Catholics plished so much and done leader in civil rights and a group about Hesburgh’s he, like dozens of other stu- everywhere.” so many great things for Catholic education — and accomplishments. dents, headed to the Grotto Notre Dame and the United gravitas, students were “I told the girl who I was to pay his respects. Diego Valenzuela States and Catholics every- struck by his congeniality touring about how students “He’s really affected a junior where,” Valenzuela said. and concern for each indi- are sometimes even called lot of people here,” he said. Late in his life, Hesburgh vidual student. up to read to him, if they’re “Everyone I talk to, like my age of 97, during his fresh- lost most of his sight as well Junior Anthony Barrett studying on the upper floors first week here, Fr. Hesburgh man year after attending a as most of his mobility, but also visited Hesburgh with of the library, and she turned came up, like, ‘you should Latino retreat. his mind remained sharp his section from Stanford to her dad, and she was like, definitely meet him.’ He’s “It was crazy how im- and his speaking powerful. Hall. Barrett said the former ‘I want to come here,’” he someone who can change pactful his presence was,” Junior Jesse Hamilton said president asked for each said. “... Little did I know. your life. He’s someone Lehmer said. “You could each time Hesburgh spoke person’s name, hometown “He was a great University sense every word meant to his ROTC class, he would and major. president. He was probably something bigger.” be slowly led onstage. “He would say some- the closest thing to a liv- “He’s someone Lehmer said he asked the “It was such a slow, gin- thing kind to each person,” ing saint that I ever was in who can change former University presi- ger process to get him up Barrett said. “He’s done so a picture with and shook your life. He’s dent, civil rights activist, to the podium, and as soon much for us as a school, on a hands with. He was certain- someone who diplomat and priest what as he spoke, he spoke with large level, and he also still ly good for the University, he could do to make his such clarity and sharpness,” took the time to get to know but also good for Catholics truly represents own life as meaningful as Hamilton said. “It was in- people on an individual lev- everywhere.” Notre Dame and Hesburgh’s. credible just to see how all el. That’s the kind of person Many students who nev- really brings the “He told me ‘be a of his mind was there and that we should all aspire to er met Hesburgh also felt meaning of it to good Catholic,’” he said. all the love he had for us. be.” his influence. Junior Erin “Obviously, that can be Any words that came out of Junior Paul Coletti said he Bishop said in the days after this entire school.” taken a lot of ways, but I’m his mouth, you knew were first met Hesburgh in front his death, she kept thinking Gabriel Gaspar trying to figure it out by genuine, and just the couple of the library named for him about his decision to make freshman actively pursuing the faith times I met him, he inspired during a scavenger hunt in Notre Dame co-educational. and keeping what he said in me to be the best Christian his freshman orientation “Without him, none of us who truly represents Notre the back of my mind.” I can be, the best leader I weekend. Hesburgh stopped would be here,” she said. Dame and really brings the Sophomore Mary White, can be. He will be greatly and spoke with the group. “There would be no women meaning of it to this entire the president of Pasquerilla missed.” Later, Colletti became here. That thought just keeps school.” East Hall (PE), said a But for all his a University tour guide. going through my head, you Grotto candles were re- know? Without him, this arranged to spell “TED,” wouldn’t be my life, and this and people left a cigar and is such a big part of my life. notes in candle holders. The University is really go- The gathering at the Grotto ing to miss him. And I hope on Thursday also included that they choose to celebrate an impromptu rendition of his life rather than mourn the Alma Mater. Freshman his loss.” Will Lederer, who attended Junior Bryan Ricketts, the event, said Hesburgh student body president- inspired a sense of com- elect, said he went to the munity among Notre Dame 13th floor of the library af- students. ter Hesburgh’s death to see “For the six months I’ve his office. He said Hesburgh been here, I don’t think I’ve was instrumental in mak- felt this way yet,” Letterer ing Notre Dame co-ed and said. “Just the community, a premier research institu- the service and the gratitude tion, and he looks to him for we owe Fr. Hesburgh, and inspiration as a leader. the outpouring of support is “I hadn’t had the chance just truly inspiring. It’s re- to speak to him after being ally heartwarming. I’m glad elected; it was something I I was here.” was hoping to do with the team,” Ricketts said. “He’s Contact Emily McConville at such an inspiration and left [email protected], Madison

Photo courtesy of the University Archives such a legacy.” Jaros at [email protected] and In the midst of the , students protested the United States’ involvement in the war. Fr. Hesburgh Freshman Gabriel Gaspar Erin McAuliffe at wrote a famous letter that was published in , expounding on his 15-minute rule. never got the chance to [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 5 Fr. Hesburgh leaves behind legacy of equality

Photo courtesy of the Notre Dame archives Fr. Hesburgh, second from left, links arms with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to his right, and sings “” during a 1964 civil rights rally at ’s . This photograph hangs both in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery and outside of the U.S. president’s Oval Office in the White House.

By KAYLA MULLEN in one day by the Civil Rights Dame in 1934, there wasn’t a addressed each of the objec- the Center for Civil and Human A ssociate News Editor Act of 1964,” he wrote in the single black student on cam- tives presented to Fr. Hesburgh Rights at Notre Dame, Daniel 1972 editorial. pus,” he said in a 2009 talk at in 1968 by the group. Philpott, director of the Center, “The good Lord and Creator “But there is no known way Notre Dame on the Civil Rights “It is clear that Fr. Hesburgh’s said. The Center today has edu- meant for every man, woman of outlawing prejudice, and all Movement. “When I came efforts in the national struggle cated 300 human rights lawyers and child to enjoy his or her of us whites must confess that back with a doctorate’s degree for civil rights informed his from 30 different countries, human dignity, and until all the sense of white superiority is to teach, there was one black response to our demands as Philpott said. do, here and elsewhere in the still deeply rooted within us.” student.” well as those of other student “All of this continues to world, we must be charged to Hesburgh strongly believed The sole African-American leaders on what appeared to draw inspiration from Fr. Ted’s move ahead more quickly with that education could be used as student was at Notre Dame be a rapid transition to a more founding vision,” Philpott said. our unfinished human busi- a tool to combat social injustice. by accident; the Navy Reserve open and inclusive campus,” “… Soon after I became di- ness, which as John Kennedy “Children are not born with Officer Training Corps had McFarland said. rector in January 2014, I went to said, must also be God’s, too.” prejudice; they have to ac- incorrectly placed him at the “His high profile as a Catholic see him in his office on the 13th Widely known as a lead- quire it,” he wrote in the 1972 University, Hesburgh said. and civil rights leader during floor ofH esburgh Library. er in civil rights, University editorial. “When I became president, it the height of racial tensions in “I told him how pleased and President Emeritus Fr. “An important prerequisite was not a fair nation. … It sim- America dictated that Notre honored I was to be taking up Theodore Hesburgh penned for living in a pluralistic society ply did not carry out the open- Dame be an example for others the directorship of the cen- these words in a 1972 edito- is education in a milieu free of ing words of our Constitution as to follow.” ter that he founded and how I rial on racial justice in the New prejudiced, stereotyped judg- a country: ‘We take these truths Thomas Hawkins, class of hoped to build the center into York Times. ments about people who are to be self-evident, that all mean 1959, was the Notre Dame bas- an endowed institute. ‘Dan, President Dwight D. different. Classroom instruc- are created equal,’” Hesburgh ketball team’s firstA frican- now is the time,’ he replied.” Eisenhower appoint- tion in the democratic goals of said in the 2013 interview. American All-American. In 2009, Hesburgh said he ed Hesburgh to the U.S. tolerance and understanding “... That’s a wonderful goal for During his time at Notre Dame, was proud of the racial progress Commission on Civil Rights in affirms and strengthens what is a nation. It’s the opening words a South Bend restaurant re- he had made at Notre Dame, 1957, and the committee was learned in the living integrated of our Constitution. And I think fused to serve him because but the fight was not over yet. tasked with recommending context.” in the time of my presidency of his race, Hawkins said. Fr. “I still say that I won’t rest un- legislative solutions to nation- President Nixon appointed and work in Washington, we Hesburgh encouraged Notre til we have the same percent- al racial problems, according Hesburgh chairman of the Civil made those goals come true.” Dame students to avoid the res- age of black students at this to Hesburgh’s autobiography, Rights Commission in 1969, a When Arthur McFarland, taurant until it publicly apolo- University that we have in the “God, Country, Notre Dame.” position Hesburgh held until class of 1970, arrived on Notre gized to Hawkins, he said. general population,” he said. According to Hesburgh, the 1972, when Nixon dismissed Dame’s campus in 1966, he was “Fr. Ted always preached the “I don’t want to rest until the commission, which included him from the chairmanship for one of twenty-eight black stu- dignity of man regardless of institution that I love best has one African-American com- his and the Commission’s criti- dents, he said. race, creed or color,” Hawkins done its part to make blacks no- missioner and two African- cisms of the administration’s “In the fall of 1967, my room- said. ble citizens of this great land.” American lawyers on the civil rights record, accord- mate, Bill Hurd, along with “He marched with the cham- For Hesburgh, the notion of legal team, often met oppo- ing to Hesburgh’s autobiogra- other African-American stu- pion of human rights, Dr. King. equality is tied intricately with sition traveling through the phy. However, the work that dents, began discussions about Fr. Hesburgh was far ahead of the ideas of democracy and South, as many hotels and busi- Hesburgh did in 15 years on the the lack of inclusion of black society. greatness. nesses refused to serve them. commission resonates today. students and black culture in “He made it perfectly clear to “Remaking our beloved Despite these setbacks, over “I point you to the fact that the life of the University except the nation that anywhere Notre American in its professed image 70 percent of the commission’s the president of the United in football and basketball,” Dame’s minority students can be adventurous, inspiring, suggestions were made into States is today a black man, and McFarland said. weren’t welcome, neither was exciting, even fun,” Hesburgh federal law, most notably the that when I began working in “We saw a ‘race problem’ on Notre Dame.” wrote in 1972. “We must be , the the Civil Rights Commission, campus. We invited black stu- During Fr. Hesburgh’s time, willing to shuck the status quo autobiography said. Hesburgh a black man couldn’t have any dents from Saint Mary’s to par- the firstA frican-American man when it is retrogressive, unjust continued his work on the com- decent job, and now he’s presi- ticipate in these sessions. was appointed to the Board and going nowhere. We have to mission after these successes, dent of the United States,” “As a result of these meetings, of Trustees. Bayard Rustin, a be open to change and alert to knowing the Act would not end Hesburgh said in a 2013 inter- we agreed to create a student prominent civil rights leader, the great values that inspired racial inequality on its own. view with The Observer. organization to address our was appointed to the Board of this land’s beginning and led it “It is a part of my real hope Over his time at Notre Dame, concerns with the University Trustees in 1969, according to to greatness.” for America that all, or most, of Hesburgh also worked tireless- administration.” an Observer article from that this daily affront to the human ly to integrate the campus fully. By McFarland’s graduation year. Contact Kayla Mullen at dignity of blacks was outlawed “When I came to Notre in 1970, the administration had In 1973, Hesburgh founded [email protected] 6 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS H esburgh spearheaded co-education initiative

Observer Staff Report together a very good record, of which I’m very proud.” L ong heralded as the driv- ing force behind coeducation ‘Impossible conditions’ at Notre Dame, University A lthough Hesburgh’s person- President Emeritus Fr. al convictions about the role of Theodore "Ted" Hesburgh said women in University life largely he had simple reasons for open- propelled the transition to co- ing the University to under- education, the final decision graduate women in 1972. came after discussions in 1971 “When God made the human with Saint Mary’s College about race, he didn’t just make men; a potential merger between the he made men and women,” schools. Hesburgh told The Observer For about six years, Notre in February 2013. “Since this Dame and Saint Mary’s had is considered the best Catholic operated a co-exchange pro- university in the world ever, gram in which students at one well, why shouldn’t half the institution could take classes people here be women as well at the other. This arrangement Observer File Photo as men, since women … are just brought undergraduate wom- Fr. Hesburgh talks with students on God Quad. Hesburgh worked hard for the University to admit women as important in the scheme of en to Notre Dame’s campus, and though he did not face much opposition, the change required extensive discussion. things?” where a few female students al- To Hesburgh, this logic was ready were enrolled in graduate “Ted emphasizes that there Cekanski-Farrand to make sure complementing the work of their obvious. But to many Notre programs. was just a different view of what everything in the women’s hall male counterparts. Dame supporters in the early Then, departments at the two the final institution would look was running smoothly. “Women more and more have 1970s, the idea was “heresy,” he institutions started to work to- like,” Blantz said. He shared her commitment, had their say on campus. … Men said. gether more closely, and some Ultimately, “impossible con- she said, to integrating women and women tend to think very “They said, ‘You’re giving almost merged. Meanwhile, ditions” prevented Notre Dame into the student body and bring- much along the same lines at away the store. This is the great- many Saint Mary’s women be- from agreeing to merge with ing Notre Dame to the place it is a Catholic university,” he said. est macho, male-dominated came cheerleaders for Notre Saint Mary’s, Hesburgh said. today. “I’d have to work hard to scrape thing. … The place will go soft. Dame sports teams, former Vice “After two or three of these “[Hesburgh] took the time to up a problem [between men and It won’t amount to anything President for Student Affairs Fr. forays … I said, ‘Well, why don’t do that,” she said. “I couldn’t women]. … I think we get along anymore,’” Hesburgh said. “I Tom Blantz told The Observer in we just say it’s been an interest- have asked for a more gracious as a happy family where we’re said, ‘Look, I’m in charge, and November 2013. ing discussion. We’re still open individual who was wanting both making good contribu- this is what I think is impor- Blantz, who stepped into that to merge with Saint Mary’s at to make this a positive for the tions to the good of the whole tant. If we’re going to be the position in 1971, was among the any time. If you want to reopen University.” enterprise.” greatest Catholic university, we administrators who determined the discussion, that’s fine, but In February 2013, more than 40 Hesburgh said he thought the should be open to women, as the University would directly there’s no point getting into a years after the proposed merger inclusion of women made the well as to men.’” admit women to its undergradu- discussion where one side has failed, Hesburgh said his feelings University a microcosm more Although Hesburgh did not ate student body following failed a strong power blocking every about it had not changed. He was representative of the world in face overt opposition to the discussions to combine Notre time we get close to a merger,’” happy to see women succeed as general. It became, he said, “a proposed inclusion of women, Dame and Saint Mary’s. For a he said. Notre Dame students and to wit- much more normal human instituting coeducation re- while, however, it looked as if ad- ness growth in the relationship situation.” quired extensive discussion ministrators from both schools ‘The best of all worlds’ between Notre Dame and Saint Indeed, the world outside and personal initiative. would approve the merger. A dministrators at Notre Dame Mary’s. Notre Dame had a major im- “People didn’t come out with “There was a lot of closer re- and Saint Mary’s officially an- “I was in favor of the merger, pact on coeducation and the battle axes trying to shut the lationships in different areas nounced the cancellation of and I think the superior general University as a whole, especially place down or something. … of the University,” Blantz said. the merger in November 1971. [at Saint Mary's] was in favor of in the midst of the Vietnam War, Like anything else that goes on “Then [administrators] started Shortly thereafter, then-Associ- the merger. … To this day, I favor the civil rights movement and in a university, [coeducation] to investigate the idea of just ate Provost Fr. Ferdinand Brown joining, but I don’t think it’s nec- other political turmoil at home got thoroughly discussed, and merging and making one big called Blantz to tell him Notre essary,” he said. “I think we’ve and abroad. there were pros and cons, but university. It looked like it was Dame would admit 325 under- become closer to [Saint Mary's] “The great national deci- someone had to make the deci- going that direction anyway if graduate women — 125 first- in many ways. … I think we have sions that were going on … all sion,” he said. “I figured I was each department was going to years and 200 transfers — for the the best of all worlds short of a of these things that affected the president, so I made the de- start merging.” next academic year. merger, so I’ve been happy to see the world were bound to affect cision that, No. 1, we were going Additionally, Blantz said, “Many of those transfer wom- that develop.” the University,” he said. “I was to be coeducational and, No. 2, University administrators en obviously would be from Saint Hesburgh said the mutually very happy that the students women were going to have the thought admitting undergradu- Mary’s,” Blantz said. “I think we beneficial relationship between were very active in world affairs same … profile of excellence as ate women to Notre Dame would probably felt that since the two the schools is due in part to their and came at them from differ- the male students.” raise the level of academics, schools had jointly announced shared history, beginning when ent points of view as men and Hesburgh also thought wom- teach men to work with women, that we were merging, that if Fr. founded Notre women.” en deserved access to personal make the school more attractive then there were some women Dame in 1842 and the Sisters of Though the political and social space in dormitories separate to prospective male applicants that enrolled at Saint Mary’s for the Holy Cross followed suit and climate outside the University from male students. He be- and support Catholic education programs that Saint Mary’s did opened Saint Mary's in 1844. has changed considerably since lieved women didn’t need “men for young women. not have, because we told them “I think it’s interesting that 1972, Hesburgh said such a dy- looking over their shoulders “Those were some of the rea- we were going to be one school when Sorin began the school in namic environment encourages every hour of the day or night” sons that I think Fr. Hesburgh … Notre Dame probably felt those days, there were no [co- Notre Dame students to con- and, after a certain time in the and others decided that it’s some obligation if those students educational] schools,” Hesburgh sider their role in the world after evening, should have areas all time for men and women to be wanted to transfer over here, that said. “[Notre Dame] became a graduation. their own. educated together,” Blantz said. we should let them transfer.” men’s school, but only a year or “I think [involvement in world Hesburgh spent 35 years “And a logical thing to do would As a first-year law student so went by before [Sorin] asked affairs] was a good thing for edu- in the Office of theP resident, be to merge with Saint Mary’s. in 1970, Kathleen Cekanski- the sisters to start a school on the cation at Notre Dame because leading Notre Dame from 1952 They had a very good college Farrand was one of 12 women other side of the road. Our his- we don’t want to be in another to 1987. In that time, he doubled over there, and we had a very out of 250 students in her class, tory is almost identical, … and world,” he said. “We want to be the University’s enrollment, good college over here, and rath- part of only the third coeduca- from [the 1840s] on, we’ve been in the world that exists right grew its endowment, added 40 er than starting from scratch tional graduate class in the Law close together and should be. now. We want to compete in that new buildings, increased stu- some place, and especially with School. Two years later, she was [Saint Mary's] has been helpful world, and we want to be leaders dent aid and added lay people the co-exchange program going mailing letters to welcome 119 to us and vice versa.” in that world, and that’s true of to the Board of Trustees. But so well, that seemed to be the women of the first female under- both men and women.” he said he considered institut- logical thing to do.” graduate class into her care as ‘A more normal human ing coeducation to be the best But administrators strug- rector of Badin Hall. situation’ Former Assistant Managing decision he made while at the gled to determine how to Hesburgh gave the women of In the decades following wom- Editor Marisa Iati, class of 2014, University’s helm. keep the College’s name alive. Badin their first mascot — a small en’s admittance to Notre Dame, former News Editor Kristen “I moved ahead quickly, Furthermore, operating one Snoopy statue that represented Hesburgh saw their successors Durbin, class of 2013, and and I’ve never regretted it,” he combined school seemed like the dorm for years. He judged a make significant contributions former Managing Editor Megan said. “I think women are hold- it would cost, rather than save, door-decorating competition at to the University’s intellec- Doyle, class of 2013, contributed ing their own here and putting money. Christmastime and often called tual, athletic and religious life, to this story. News ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 7 Fr. Ted stressed academic integrity in athletics

By BRIAN HARTNETT of the student-athlete by not Dame’s then-passing mark of M anaging Editor admitting any student inca- 70 percent. pable of doing collegiate work, Gerry Faust, who coached S ixty years ago, well before requiring athletes to follow the the Irish football team from the advent of ESPN, conference same academic requirements 1981 to 1985, said Hesburgh realignment and a playoff, the as other students, taking “no was very resolute in what he college football system faced fresh-air courses” and giving considered his top goal for the many of the same questions it athletes the same treatment football team. does today regarding the role in campus life matters as they “He and [former University of student-athletes in univer- would for other students. executive vice president] Fr. sity life, the balance between Hesburgh then set forth a [Edmund P.] Joyce both felt academics and athletics and framework governing how the most important thing was the need for institutional in- Notre Dame selects and treats that the young men gradu- tegrity in the face of big-time its student-athletes. He noted ate,” Faust said. “If they didn’t college sports. that entrance requirements for graduate, then they’re not ful- Sixty years ago, a university athletes are the same as they filling what theU niversity is all president just two years into are for everyone else at Notre about, so therefore they never his job wrote an article for a Dame and that “many excel- took anybody that couldn’t fledgling sports magazine ad- lent athletes are not admitted make it academically.” dressing such college football- because of their high school The final main tenant on related issues. deficiencies.” which student-athlete life The president was Fr. Tommy Hawkins, who played at Notre Dame was based, Theodore Hesburgh, the mag- basketball for the Irish from Hesburgh wrote, was that ath- azine was Sports Illustrated, 1956 to 1959, said the admis- letes should “live a normal col- and the views Hesburgh set sions criteria for the University legiate life.” Living such a life Photo courtesy of University Archives forth would come to define his was particularly stringent, required that athletes not be and Notre Dame’s view of in- focusing on even more than swayed by the promise of ille- Fr. Hesburgh walks along the sidelines at a football game. Hesburgh tercollegiate athletics for the grades and athletic ability. gal deals or recruiting benefits emphasized academic integrity in athletics. next three decades of his term “That was a very sensitive and that the University display interest.” as co-chairman of the Knight and beyond. time because the athletes who integrity in all aspects, doling While Joyce largely oversaw Commission on Intercollegiate In the Sept. 27, 1954, issue of were chosen for scholarships out the same punishments to athletics, Hesburgh wouldn’t Athletics from 1990 to 2001. Sports Illustrated — the seventh were hand-picked at that time,” athletes that they would to any hesitate to intervene if he felt Hesburgh and co-chairman ever produced for the magazine Hawkins said. “Their families other student athletes weren’t living up to William C. Friday, president that now has more than three were investigated; they wanted Gene Corrigan, who served as standards, Corrigan said. emeritus at the University of million subscribers and was the to see that people came from Notre Dame’s athletic director “He would get upset if there North Carolina-Chapel Hill, first to feature a college football good families. from 1981 to 1987, said adher- was a sport where the kids oversaw a committee that re- player on its cover — Hesburgh, “It just wasn’t how good you ence to NCAA and University weren’t behaving,” Corrigan leased two reports, one in 1992 who had recently started his were as an athlete. Nobody rules was something Hesburgh said. “That meant more to him. and one in 2001. The 1992 report term as Notre Dame president said this to me, but I got the emphasized from his first mo- He liked to win, don’t get me called for stronger presidential in June 1952, penned an article feeling that you had to clear the ment on the job. wrong, but that wasn’t every- leadership and academic and titled “The True Spirit of Notre deck on a lot of different levels “He said to me one time, on thing to him, not at all.” financial integrity in colle- Dame.” before you were extended a one of my first meetings with Hesburgh also took a spe- giate athletics, while the latter In it, Hesburgh espoused his four-year scholarship to Notre him, ‘Do you know all the rules cial interest in ensuring some report set forth the academic views on intercollegiate athletics Dame.” of the NCAA?’” Corrigan said of Notre Dame’s early African- standards that formed the ba- as a so-called “spectator” of the Dave Casper, who played of Hesburgh. “I said, ‘Father, I American athletes felt wel- sis for the NCAA’s Academic game, rather than as an expert. tight end for the Irish foot- don’t know them all, but I un- come, according to Hawkins. Progress Rate (APR). Early in the piece, Hesburgh ball team between 1971 and derstand them.’ He then said, The former basketball play- In 2004, Hesburgh received made clear that administrators 1973, said athletes knew of ‘I want to tell you something. If er, who was one of just 10 the NCAA’s Gerald R. Ford at Notre Dame are “in favor of Hesburgh’s standards for them you or any of your people ever African-American students Award, which is presented to intercollegiate athletics,” though from the start of their careers. break those rules, you’re out of when he arrived on campus, an individual who has provid- with a few caveats. “I know that [Hesburgh] here by midnight, and I don’t said Hesburgh personally wel- ed leadership as an advocate “I must add that we favor thought it was important to talk to attorneys.’” comed him to Cavanaugh Hall for intercollegiate athletics intercollegiate athletics with- have a great athletics pro- Similarly, Hesburgh stressed at the start of his freshman over the course of his or her in their proper dimensions,” gram, just as it was important Notre Dame’s role as an integ- year and continued to check in career. Hesburgh said in the Sports to have everything … every- rity leader in the 1980s, an era on him afterwards. Hesburgh’s receipt of the Illustrated article. “It goes thing should be of excellence,” when college football was be- “He always kept track of me award, which came a half-cen- without saying that the proper Casper said. ginning to grow into the bil- and from time to time, I’d get a tury after his Sports Illustrated dimensions should be those of Once athletes were enrolled lion-dollar business it is today, message to drop in and see him article, represented the culmi- university life and purposes.” at Notre Dame, their major Corrigan said. so he could see how I was doing nation of an approach to inter- To understand these dimen- focus was not to simply win “He felt like we had to be a or if there were things that were collegiate athletics that often sions, one must understand a monogram but also to re- leader as far as ethics were con- bothering me,” Hawkins said. deviated from the norm at the that college and professional ceive a diploma, Hesburgh cerned, as far as doing things “Amazingly enough, as busy as time. athletics differ because col- said. Athletes had to stay eli- right, as far as graduating peo- he was, he always took the time Hesburgh himself recog- lege athletes must be students gible in order to do both, which ple, behaving themselves as to say, ‘Hello’ and ‘How are you nized the difference in his above all, Hesburgh wrote. required them to have a 77 athletes,” Corrigan said. “He doing? Is everything okay?’” views compared to others, According to Hesburgh, col- percent academic average at did not want [athletes] to live Hesburgh attended Notre particularly when he wrote in leges can emphasize the role the time, even above Notre together. He and Fr. Joyce were Dame home sporting events, Sports Illustrated of the criti- adamant that we would not but rarely, if ever, went to away cism that came from his deci- P aid Advertisement have anything like an athletic games, according to Corrigan. sion to bench a star basketball dormitory.” While Hesburgh wasn’t an player for a game against Despite some of his hard- overly vocal fan at games, he Kentucky for having an aver- line stances, Hesburgh had cared deep down about Notre age below 77 percent. After the little involvement in the day- Dame’s athletic performance, Irish lost to Kentucky by one to-day affairs of Notre Dame’s Faust said. point in overtime without the sports teams, mainly leaving “When we were on the road, suspended player, Hesburgh that responsibility to Joyce, he would invite my wife to defended his approach with who Hesburgh described as his watch games at WNDU-TV,” the following words: “watchdog” in the 1954 Sports Faust said. “My wife said he “At times like this, when the Illustrated article. would never show his emotions walls are falling in on an ad- “I would have lunch with Fr. in public, but privately, he was ministrator, it is good to seek Ted probably once a year, and rooting right and left all the quiet courage in the epigram we’d just talk about all things time.” above a hero’s grave: ‘Death is that had to do with intercol- After his retirement as not rare, nor is it of ultimate legiate athletics, what we were University president, Hesburgh importance. Heroism is both.’” doing, what’s going on in the took a role in influencing pol- whole country,” Corrigan icy on the national college Contact Brian Hartnett at said. “But that was never his athletics landscape, serving [email protected] 8 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Hesburgh advocated for lay governance of ND

By EMILY McCONVILLE priests of the Holy Cross to relin- In early 1967, the process of trans- emeritus, was an assistant rector financially. For example,D on N ews Writer quish ownership and control of the ferring ownership of the University on campus in the mid-1960s. He Keough, the former chairman of university to a lay board of trust- from the Congregation of Holy said while he was not involved in the board of trustees who died last A mid the triumph and turmoil ees who would be better equipped Cross to a lay board — which re- the decision to transfer control, Tuesday, donated or raised billions of the civil rights movement, the to oversee its future well-being,” quired Vatican approval — began. Hesburgh was open with the Holy of dollars for the University. changes of the Second Vatican Hesburgh wrote. According to Hesburgh’s autobi- Cross community throughout the "We reached out into the world Council and the push for academic A key motivating factor was ography, Fr. Edward Heston, Holy process. and picked out some of the best freedom for Catholic universities, the recently-concluded Second Cross’ procurator general in , “There were very good discus- leaders in the country like Don the 1960s saw what Fr. Theodore Vatican Council, which empha- put in a request for the transfer. sions,” Blantz said. “Fr. Hesburgh Keough, head of Coca-Cola, and Hesburgh called one of his great- sized involvement of laymen Approval “sailed right through,” was very open in his discussions he came in, and he helped us carry est administrative achievements: and laywomen in the Church. Hesburgh wrote, “which is highly with the Holy Cross. He’d bring off a great fundraising campaign," placing University decision- Hesburgh even wrote his 1945 unusual for the Vatican.” [Stepan], and he was there to an- Hesburgh said in an interview with making power in the hands of doctoral dissertation at Catholic Hesburgh then called in Ed swer our questions also, at these The Observer in 2013. laypeople. University of America on the role of Stephan, a 1933 graduate and a meetings.” One of the biggest impact of the “I would have to say that of all the laity in the Church. Chicago lawyer, to legally trans- Over the next several decades, transfer, Hesburgh wrote, was to the accomplishments during the “Vatican II had said that laypeo- fer ownership and to set up a new the new structure resulted in the give Notre Dame the independence 35 years of my presidency at Notre ple should be given responsibility governing structure. A continual input of trustees from a range of it needed to expand intellectually. Dame — improving the academ- in Catholic affairs commensurate priority, Hesburgh said, was to be backgrounds and fields, such as “I think we are more Catholic ics, the quality of the students, the with their dedication, their com- “careful not to load anything in fa- law, business, media and aca- today than we were in the past — endowment, the building program petence and their intelligence,” he vor of the clergy.” demia, who could both act as ex- both big C and little c,” Hesburgh — the greatest change made dur- wrote. “Many people may not have “We all wanted Notre Dame to amples for Notre Dame students wrote. “One could argue with that, ing my administration was turning taken that seriously, but we did. For continue as it had before, as a pre- and bring their expertise to the as many do, but I stand by that the University over to lay control,” me, it was the most natural thing in mier Catholic university, and also University’s decision-making, statement. It is very important that Hesburgh wrote in his 2000 auto- the world.” to grow stronger academically and Blantz said. we continue to have independent biography, "God, Country, Notre The separation of the University economically,” he said. “One of the things a Board of Catholic universities. They are the Dame." from a religious order would also The result was a two-tiered sys- Trustees does is represent the wid- very places that do the most of ad- Until 1967, Holy Cross priests be a step towards establishing its tem of governance: a 12-member er public at the University,” Blantz vance Catholic thought and influ- made all major decisions for the independence and academic free- board of Fellows — six Holy Cross said. “We are, at Notre Dame, every ence in this country. University, which was valued at dom, Hesburgh said. members and six laypeople — and University, training people for life “We have, and deserve to have, half a billion dollars, Hesburgh “An organization as big as a a Board of Trustees, whose mem- in American society and maybe the respect of everyone who values wrote. A lay advisory board existed, Catholic university, which is totally bers could be lay or religious. The even leadership in American soci- academic freedom and commit- but it had no real power. faithful to the Church, wants to go Fellows would set the number of, ety. Therefore, it’s probably good ment to the principles of reason In the summer of 1965, at a on and be a Catholic university, elect and oversee members of the to have that perspective of these seeking faith, and faith freely seek- University retreat house in Land needs a lot of elbow room,” he told Board of Trustees, allowing the leaders in American society over- ing a deeper understanding of all O’Lakes, Wisconsin, Hesburgh and National Public Radio's Fresh Air laity to make decisions but main- seeing your product and how you that faith means in our times." several other Holy Cross leaders set in 1990. “And I thought we'd have taining the voice of the clergy. are doing.” out to change that. more elbow room if we were run by Fr. Thomas Blantz, a professor The expertise of those leaders Contact Emily McConville at “The time had come for the lay people.” emeritus of history and a trustee also helped Notre Dame expand [email protected]

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By ANN MARIE JAKUBOWSKI “It was as good as done,” 2013, in the Carey Auditorium Captain Earl Carter, for- since Fr. Hesburgh’s selfless ser- S enior News Writer Hesburgh wrote about his of the library. mer Commanding Officer for vice to the nation provides them plans for the chaplainship that When he awarded Hesburgh the naval ROTC, said in 2013 with such a shining example as If young Fr. Hesburgh had his summer. that day, Tidd said he could that the ceremony was meant they look forward to their naval way, he would have boarded an But when the response letter think of no one who better ex- to honor “this selfless leader careers.” aircraft carrier in the Pacific to came from Fr. Steiner, it was not emplified the navy chaplain who has done so much for so serve as a naval chaplain dur- what he expected. motto “vocati ad servitium.” many.” Editor’s note: This article ing World War II upon his re- “I was to … report for duty “The Latin words on the naval “I thought it was a faithful draws on reporting by former turn to the United States from at Notre Dame on July 5, my chaplain corps seal are trans- tribute to a very, very deserving News Writer Christian Myers, Gregorian University in Rome. orders said,” he wrote. “Father lated ‘called to serve,’” Tidd said leader,” Carter said about the cer- class of 2013. But his superiors in the Steiner wrote that the Navy was at the ceremony. “In my mind, emony. “I’m honored we were able Congregation of Holy Cross had sending thousands of officer there is no one more deserving to do the presentation in front Contact Ann Marie Jakubowski other plans, and he was instead candidates to Notre Dame for to be named an honorary naval of our battalion of midshipmen, at [email protected] told to finish his doctoral stud- training, and Notre Dame was chaplain than someone who ies at Catholic University in in desperate need of faculty. has answered the call to serve Washington, D.C. That sank my hopes for a carrier our nation, the call to serve the “With the war on the whole in the Pacific. world and the call to serve God. time I was at Catholic University, “Little did I know that a month “Fr. Hesburgh, I am humbled I was really itching to get out of or so later the war in the Pacific to be able to declare: you are an Washington and into the mili- would end and I would become honorary navy chaplain.” tary service," Hesburgh wrote in chaplain for all the returning At the ceremony, Hesburgh his autobiography. “But Father veterans at Notre Dame. It was said he would “continue to Tom Steiner, my provincial su- as if the Lord were saying to me, serve our navy and country in perior at Notre Dame was ada- ‘Your planning is terrible. Leave every way possible.” mant. ‘Get your doctorate now, it up to Me.’” “I can’t tell you how much I or you will never get it,’ he told Seventy one years later, weeks am touched to be honored by me. ‘Then we’ll talk about your away from his 96th birthday, my Navy brothers,” he said. becoming a Navy chaplain.’” Hesburgh’s dream came true “Notre Dame is better because He worked overtime to finish when Rear Admiral Mark Tidd, we’ve had the Navy here as long the doctorate in just two years, then-chief of chaplains for the as we’ve had ROTC. and in the summer of 1945, he , came to “I can feel even closer to our wrote to Fr. Steiner again to re- campus to designate Hesburgh naval ROTC students now that Observer File Photo mind him of their discussion honorary naval chaplain in a I am an officer in the Navy. … Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, center, speaks during his ceremony to become about the chaplainship. special ceremony held April 17, Anchors aweigh.” an honorary naval chaplain April 17, 2013. ‘... and to enjoy the occasional cigar’

By EMILY McCONVILLE N ews Writer

In his 97 years, Fr. Theodore Hesburgh oversaw the Civil Rights Commission, the International Federation of Catholic Universities, several Vatican and United States delegations and the University of Notre Dame. The rest of the world took care of the cigars. “Just when I think I’m getting low,” he told The Observer in 2013, “someone will come in out of nowhere and say, ‘hey, by the way, I was in Central America and I picked up something for you,’ and they come up with a box of cigars.” Junior Tommy Schneeman said the presi- dent emeritus was smoking the first time he met him. “He was over 90, and it was like, alright, in- teresting,” Schneeman said. “[He] never had any health problems, which is like a miracle in itself. “... He was like, in his gravelly voice, ‘they’ve been trying to get me to quit smoking in here forever, but I told ‘em, if you don’t let me smoke in here, you’re going to have to take my name

Observer File Photo off the building.’” Fr. Theodore Hesburgh enjoys a cigar with residents of Zahm House during his annual meeting with the hall’s residents, a tradition So Hesburgh kept smoking cigars — and started in 2012 by former rector Scott Opperman to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Zahm. people kept sending them — until his death Thursday. “He continued, in his final days, to visit with family, friends and fellow Holy Cross religious and to enjoy the occasional cigar,” University President Fr. John Jenkins said in an email to the Notre Dame community Thursday night. That evening, among the Grotto candles lit in his memory, someone left a cigar in a candle holder for him. On Friday, Schneeman and juniors Brian Cimons and Andrew Glover gathered to light cigars under Hesburgh’s statue in front of the library named for him. “I always kind of wanted to smoke one with him but never got to,” Schneeman said. “So this is the best we can do,” Glover said. EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer Juniors Brian Cimons, Tommy Schneeman and Andrew Glover, left to right, A cigar left by a well-wisher Thursday night lies in Contact Emily McConville at smoke cigars in Fr. Theodore Hesburgh’s memory Friday. a candle holder at the Grotto. [email protected] 10 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Fr. Hesburgh fulfilled papal assignments

By HALEIGH EHMSEN “… I let Spellman know that A ssociate Saint Mary’s Editor if I was going to do this for the Vatican because they had no In his years as University one who knew about atom- president, Fr. Theodore ic energy, I expected to be Hesburgh served four popes able to vote according to my and offered advice to the own conscience and my own Vatican on matters of atom- knowledge of atomic energy. ic energy, ecumenism and I did not want to get to the Catholic education, among conference only to find some other topics. Vatican monsignor whisper- Hesburgh was especially ing in my ear every time a vote close with Pope Paul VI, but came up. as The New York Times re- “… I rearranged my sched- ported, he challenged the ule. From then on, for the Church’s attempts to assert weeks the meetings lasted, I greater control over Catholic spent Monday through Friday universities in the United at the conference and did States at times and argued for my university work on the a broader view of academic weekends.” freedom in the Catholic uni- versity context. Academic Freedom and Hesburgh received five Catholic universities Papal appointments, the H esburgh was able to bal- first as permanent Vatican ance both faithfully serving Photo courtesy of University Archives City representative to the and respectfully challenging Fr. Hesburgh shakes hands with Pope John Paul II after the publication of the papal letter “The Catholic International Atomic Energy the Vatican throughout his University in the Modern World.” Agency in , , life and presidency at Notre from 1956-1970. Dame, especially on matters the Modern World” after be- of academic freedom. ing unanimously approved by International Atomic “Notre Dame would lose all 40 delegates to the Federation Energy Agency its credibility in the United representing 23 countries. C ardinal Francis Spellman, States, and so would I, if an of- “After nine years of hard archbishop of New York, re- ficial in Rome could abrogate work and negotiation, it ceived approval from the our academic freedom with a seemed, at long last, that ev- Pope to appoint representa- snap of his fingers,” Hesburgh eryone was agreed on what tives with knowledge of atom- wrote in his autobiography. Catholic universities were, ic energy to the International In 1963, his peers elect- what we were, what we should Atomic Energy Agency, and ed him president of the be doing, and how we should Spellman reached out to International Federation of be doing,” he wrote. Hesburgh. Catholic Universities against Hesburgh’s involvement his will. The election was Ecumenism with the agency delegations also against the will of a cer- A t the request of Pope Paul made him a crucial bridge be- tain Vatican archbishop, who VI, Hesburgh spearheaded tween the United States and Hesburgh didn’t name in his the construction of the Tantur the Soviet Union during the autobiography, but was even- Institute for Ecumenical Cold War. tually confirmed by Paul VI. Studies, which opened in

“The last thing I wanted to Hesburgh encouraged for- in 1970. Photo courtesy of University Archives do was pack up and fly to New mer dean of Arts and Letters Hesburgh, Paul VI decided, Pope Paul VI presents Fr. Hesburgh with a signed official copy of the York and argue with Russians Charlie Sheedy to write a should head the Institute, first document published by Second Vatican Council. for the next several weeks,” he papal letter on academic because of his leadership wrote in his autobiography. “I freedom in 1965, which he as head of the Federation of The later years one time, George Shuster for- told [Spellman] that if it was presented to the Pope. After Catholic Universities. Despite U pon Pope Paul VI’s death mer assistant to Hesburgh very important for me to rep- years of work, it was ap- Hesburgh’s lack of experience in 1978, his secretary sent said, ‘The University president resent the Vatican at the con- proved Nov. 29, 1972 and with ecumenism, the Pope be- Hesburgh the Pope’s white that you don’t see off campus ference, I would do it. He said published as the papal letter lieved in Hesburgh’s abilities. cassock and skullcap to be probably isn’t worth seeing on it was. “The Catholic University in “It occurred to me that the displayed in Notre Dame’s campus,’” Blantz said. “You’ve Pope’s ecumenical institute museum with the episcopal got to be off campus to meet might be just the project and ring Paul VI had given him other university presidents sense of purpose that the years before. and politicians and draw from Federation needed to raise it- According to Notre Dame’s their expertise. So yes, Fr. self from the dead,” Hesburgh website, in 1983 Father Hesburgh was off campus an wrote. “The Pope knew he had Hesburgh was appointed awful lot, but did it hurt his given me a difficult, time- by Pope John Paul II to the presidency? I don’t think so.” consuming task, and he was Pontifical Council for Culture, Hesburgh’s papal ap- always very good at express- charged with finding ways in pointments and personal ing his gratitude.” which the saving message of interactions with Vatican of- The Vatican purchased the the Gospel could be preached ficials helped to publicize the Tantur property and leased it effectively in the world’s var- University, Blantz said. to Notre Dame for 50 years at a iegated cultures. “We had Vatican officials dollar a year, Heburgh wrote. Hesburgh served two oth- coming to campus periodi- The Institute opened in 1970 er appointments from the cally,” he said. “Notre Dame after seven years of planning. Vatican including UN human is an outstanding Catholic “Most important, since rights declaration in , university, and they might 1970, more than 2,000 Iran in 1968, Member of the have come here on their own, Protestant, Orthodox, ’s UN delegation. but Ted getting to know them Anglican and Catholic theo- Fr. Thomas Blantz, pro- and being involved with the logians of all ages, both men fessor emeritus of history at Vatican gave Notre Dame a and women, have lived, stud- Notre Dame, said Hesburgh lot of publicity and I’m sure ied, prayed together at the in- was away from the University it made a good impression on stitute,” he wrote. “The dream often, but when he was on people in the Vatican.” of Pope Paul VI lives on today campus he could accomplish at Tantur in Jerusalem, work- a lot more than most other News Writer Emily McConville ing to achieve Christian unity presidents because he had contributed to this report. Photo courtesy of University Archives at a place were Christianity outside expertise, including Fr. Hesburgh, left, poses with Pope Pius XII, center to deliver a report began.” his work with the Vatican. Contact Haleigh Ehmsen at from the International Atomic Energy Agency. “There was a statement at [email protected] News ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 11 Reading to a ‘living legend’

By ISAAC LORTON would give me a definition. It was A ssistant Managing Editor great. I loved it.” Spesia said she was definitely not The late Fr. Theodore Hesburgh cut out for handling Hesburgh's ci- enjoyed cigars and reading news- gars, however. papers in the afternoon. “One time, Melanie [Chapleau], He continued to smoke cigars his secretary, was busy doing every day, but once his eyesight something so he asked me if I began to fade, students would read would light his cigar," Spesia said. newspapers to him in his office "I don't think I did the best job of on the 13th floor of the Hesburgh it. I was trying to angle myself, I Library. couldn't get the lighter to work Senior Beth Spesia was one of and it was just a disaster. So I think these readers. She began work- it was best that I just stuck to my ing her freshman year at the Kroc reading.” Institute for International Peace Sophomore Madeleine Paulsen, Studies, the founding of which was another one of Fr. Hesburgh's inspired by Fr. Hesburgh's work. To readers, said that she learned how return the favor, the Institute sent to cut and light cigars from her one student to read to Fr. Ted every time reading to Fr. Hesburgh. Observer File Photo afternoon. "He usually had a cigar already, Fr. Hesburgh poses behind his desk in his 13th floor office. Student readers often came to “I started working at the Kroc but if it went out, if he wanted a his office to read him The Observer and the New York Times, among other publications. Institute my freshman year in the new one, or on the rare days when fall," Spesia said. "I didn’t know he didn't have one originally, I to spend so much time with him." — he just seemed older," Spesia incredible," Walsh said. "For me, this at the time, but a part of the would get him a new one," Paulsen On football weekends, many said. "He just seemed more tired. the kindness and attentiveness job is that office sends one stu- said. "Fr. Ted actually taught me people would stop into Fr. There were some days he wouldn’t Fr. Ted extended to me made me dent every afternoon to read to Fr. how to cut and light his cigars, as Hesburgh's office in an attempt to chat as much while we were read- strive to be a better person. It may Hesburgh. Since the Kroc ... [has] it was something I had never done meet with him, Walsh said. ing. He was always really sharp sound corny, but when you meet a really strong tie to Fr. Hesburgh, before last summer." "In these moments, I was acutely — he was still having visitors, even Fr. Ted, you kind of feel like you're they send someone every day. As a The literature that the students aware of how lucky I was to be with this semester — so I think hearing meeting the next closest thing to first-semester freshman, I started would read aloud was always the Fr. Ted," she said. "Some people the news every day he enjoyed it in God." going once a week to read to him. same: The Observer, the New York just wanted to meet him once in a way because it would make him Fr. Hesburgh was a world- I knew Fr. Hesburgh was a big deal, Times and if he was up for it, Time their life, and I got to see him and think of stories and keep him up to renowned activist and scholar, but after a few times going, I real- Magazine, Spesia said. talk with him every week. People date on what was going on in the Walsh said, but he was first and ized I didn’t really know enough “He always liked to start off with often brought medals or jewelry to world. So when he kind of started foremost a friend. about him, so I remember getting The Observer, he would say, ‘We’ve be blessed by Fr. Ted, and I felt in- slowing — I could just tell, and I "I think that's the beauty of Fr. 'God, Country, Notre Dame' in the got to figure out what’s going on credibly privileged to be blessed by think other people could tell too — Ted," Walsh said. "Despite his lofty library. It was a very meta expe- around here first before we figure him every week." that he just seemed slower." achievements and celeb status, he rience, [reading] ‘God, Country, out what’s going on in the world,’" Reading often turned into dis- From her the start of her fresh- was always a true friend to all he Notre Dame’ in the Hesburgh Spesia said. "I always thought it cussing, reminiscing and other man year in August 2011 to now, met. I can't ever thank him enough Library. It was a very Notre Dame was really cool that he still wanted stories, Spesia said. Spesia noted a shift in her interac- for his contributions to Notre experience.” to hear what professors were given "He’d comment lot on the news," tions with Fr. Hesburgh, but she Dame, to the study of peace, to the After the news of Fr. Hesburgh's awards and what lectures were go- she said. "Some days he was chat- also noted that he remained true United States — but most impor- death Thursday night, Spesia ing on. So I would usually read the tier than others, but sometimes to his values and opinions, espe- tantly, I can't thank him enough said she "had a moment" in the main stories of The Observer and it would be commenting on the cially on education. for being a friend." McGlinn Chapel to herself and re- the some of the letters to the editor news, and sometimes it would be “Our conversations definitely Spesia said she values her time flected on the time she had spent and the editorials. reflecting.S omething I would read changed throughout the years," with Fr. Hesburgh above any other with the Holy Cross priest. “Sometimes when we would to him would jog a memory about Spesia said. "This past year he experience at Notre Dame because “When I heard the news, I was finish the New York Times, we a trip that he took once, and he was slowing down a bit. He always of what she learned from him. She by myself," Spesia said. "It was ob- would read Time Magazine. The would tell me about it.” would ask me about my major said although she was only read- viously really sad, and I just felt like one thing that I really liked about Fr. Hesburgh was especially because I think he would just be ing to him a couple hours every there was a sadness everyone on reading to him was that he really vocal about the Iraq War, the refreshing his memory. He would week, it meant a great deal to her, campus was experiencing. knew what he liked to hear, so if I American government's struggle ask, ‘Who are you again, and what’s and she took away a lot from those “I also immediately felt so grate- was reading a story and he had got- with bipartisanship and race your major?’ I would tell him the meetings. ful that I had all of these hours I ten enough out of it, he would say, relations. Program of Liberal Studies, and he “I guess I really just got to ob- had spent with him. It just kind of ‘That’s enough, let’s go to the next “The last four years with a lot would say, ‘That’s the best one we serve how much he cared about hit me hard at first.” one.’ Sometimes he would ask me of the news that were about Iraq, have,’ which is really great.” others, about Notre Dame, about Spesia recounted the many what I thought about things. At he would talk about the times Spesia hadn't read to Hesburgh individual students who had come hours spent with the former first, when I was a freshman, this he had traveled there," Spesia since Feb. 10 because of his failing to see him, about the world really," University president. was very intimidating. I was like, said. "Anytime there was a story health and the cold weather, she Spesia said. "That was the nature “The first time I went, I was re- ‘Oh my gosh. Fr. Hesburgh wants about the conflict between the said. of our discussions, about issues ally nervous," Spesia said. "I knew I to know what I think about the Democrats and Republicans, he “I haven't gone in in the past a going on in the world. He was just was going to read for a very impor- Middle East, what am I supposed would get a little worked up about couple of weeks because he hadn't so giving of his heart to the Notre tant person. At that time — back to say now?’ But I definitely got it because his whole thing was that gone into the office because it Dame community that I think when I started freshman year — I more comfortable talking to him." we need to get through it and work was too cold,” she said. "I think he there’s a reason that he’s so be- would read close to three hours, It was in Fr. Ted's nature to make together. So that would get him was getting a little sick too, and it loved by students even of my gen- which can be kind of tiring. I was people feel comfortable, Spesia going. would just be too dangerous to go eration because people still felt this nervous that I wouldn't do a good said. “He would bring up issues re- out in the cold. That was a bum- connection to him that they could job reading, and I was nervous that “Everyone who meets him right lated to the work he did in the Civil mer, missing a few weeks, because go into visit. I would mispronounce countries away I think would agree with me Rights Movement with things reading to him every week was al- "He’s a living legend. I always that I should know how to pro- that he puts people at ease like no that are relevant today like the ways the highlight of my week. was really in awe of him — and go- nounce or something.” one else," she said. "He is — was — Ferguson incident. He comment- "It was just a nice routine. I ing into his office, it’s hard not be, Although Spesia was corrected just a kind, gentle soul that even for ed on that a few times. He was sad would go in there and it wouldn’t there’s pictures up of presidents, many times over her four years a scared freshman, I felt that right about the situation, and he talked matter what other stresses I had awards left and right — but getting reading, she said, Hesburgh's cor- away I had an ease in that maybe I about how all the work that had going on in my life, it was just this to know him in such a regular, rou- rections always came from a good wasn't expecting." done for civil rights to give people peaceful sort of relaxing time, tine way, and the time we had to- place and were valuable to her. Junior Kerry Walsh, another a voice.” where I would get into this rhythm gether when I would be reading, I “I did get corrected on some of one of Fr. Hesburgh's readers, said Spesia studied in in the of reading and being able to have got to see what a truly great person my pronunciations, but it was a he truly cared about every person spring 2014 semester. Upon her conversation. I really enjoyed the he was outside of all of the amaz- good learning experience,” Spesia that walked into his office. return to campus this past fall, she part of the week where I got to see ing things he had done and all the said. “There were sometimes that "My absolute favorite part of noticed that Fr. Hesburgh was dif- him. Even before he passed away, awards he had won, and for that I I thought he would be asleep — I reading to Fr. Ted was always at the ferent. However, she said reading I was like, ‘I hope next week it’s not am truly grateful.” would be an hour and a half in, very end, when he told me to stand seemed to get a positive reaction this cold, so I can go read to him.’” page 10 of the New York Times — in front of him to be blessed," she from Fr. Ted, and it appeared to be Walsh said Fr. Hesburgh's legacy Associate News Editor Kayla when he would awake out of no- said. "He would ask God to watch helpful to him. will be the kindness that he ex- Mullen contributed to this report. where and correct me. He would over me, and told me that I would “So I would just say — from the tended towards others. say this is the correct way to pro- be in his prayers. I constantly left fall of my junior year until when I "The feeling of meeting of Contact Isaac Lorton at nounce it, it means this and he his office in awe of how lucky I was came back the fall of my senior year befriending Fr. Ted is truly [email protected] 12 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com NEWS Tributes spring up across campus

Observer Staff Report and Georgetown “in honor of Dame men’s lacrosse team ob- the late Father Theodore.” served a moment of silence in S ince the death of Fr. 5:27 p.m. — Senior Associate honor of Fr. Hesburgh before Theodore Hesburgh on Athletics Director John Heisler its game against Dartmouth in Thursday night, the Notre sent out an email to the Notre Loftus Sports Center. The team Dame community has hon- Dame football media list also wore “Fr. Ted” stickers on ored him with various tributes reading, its helmets. around campus, spontaneous “Beginning today, Notre “If you look at the history of and planned. We have col- Dame athletic teams will wear Notre Dame, lected some of those moments ‘Fr. Ted’ patches or stickers on made Notre Dame famous, here. some combination of their uni- and Fr. Ted took that and made forms, warm-ups or helmets. Notre Dame a great universi- Feb. 27 Moments of silence will be ob- ty,” Irish coach Kevin Corrigan 1:07 a.m. — The Observer served prior to home events in said. tweeted out the news Fr. each of Notre Dame’s 26 var- Theodore Hesburgh died at sity sports. In the near future, March 1 the age of 97, confirmed by a there will be commemorative 9:33 a.m. — The Notre University spokesperson. signage created for each Notre Dame women’s lacrosse team Throughout the night — Dame home athletic venue — unveiled the patches it will Notre Dame students, faculty to be featured either on the wear to honor Fr. Hesburgh and community members field or court itself or displayed in its Sunday afternoon game gathered at the Grotto to re- elsewhere at the facility.” against Duke. member Fr. Ted. Candles spell- 7:00 p.m. — Fr. Ted was hon- 10 a.m. — University ing out “TED” were arranged ored by the hockey team before President Emeritus Fr. Edward on one of the racks, and some its game against No. 9 Boston “Monk” Malloy celebrates people sang the Alma Mater. College at Compton Family Ice Mass at the Basilica of the Sunrise — The Notre Dame Arena with a moment of silence Sacred Heart and reflects on Fr. Grounds Crew began putting and a video tribute, in addition Hesburgh’s legacy in the hom- up Hesburgh banners on light to “Fr. Ted” stickers on the Irish ily. The Liturgical Choir led a poles across campus. helmets. rendition of the Alma Mater in 11:00 a.m. — Notre Dame “I had no idea when I first Hesburgh’s honor at the end of President Fr. John Jenkins held started here what kind of man the Mass. a press conference to reflect on we had with us here on cam- 11 p.m. — A Rosary was held CAITLYN JORDAN | The Observer Fr. Hesburgh’s influence on the pus,” Irish coach Jeff Jackson at the Grotto in remembrance Many athletes, including freshman hockey player Jordan Gross, wore University and to provide de- said. of Fr. Hesburgh. stickers commemorating Fr. Hesburgh during games. tails about the schedule for the 7:00 p.m. — The 85th annual upcoming days. Tournament re- “Next to Fr. Sorin, no one membered Fr. Hesburgh with a had a greater impact on this moment of silence and a 10-bell University,” Jenkins said. salute while his picture was put “Notre Dame lost a piece of up on the video boards. its heart last night. But Fr. Ted 9:45 p.m. — Notre Dame lives on.” Symphony Orchestra played 3:00 p.m. — A bouquet of the Notre Dame Alma Mater in flowers sits in the snow at the honor of Fr. Ted following its feet of the Fr. Hesburgh statue concert Friday night. in front of the “Word of Life” “Notre Dame lost her great- mural on the south face of est son,” orchestra director Hesburgh Library. Daniel Stowe said. 3:28 p.m. — The Notre Dame softball team announced Feb. 28 through its Twitter account A ll day — The American flag that players would wear black in the middle of South Quad EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer ribbons in their hair during flew at half staff. The Grotto saw several tributes to Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, including candles arranged to spell “TED,” notes, games against No. 20 Missouri 1 p.m. — The No. 2 Notre a cigar in a candle holder and this decorated candle.

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By LESLEY STEVENSON the Notre Dame campus. He had become a great friend N ews Editor “He was one of the na- of my mother and he asked tion’s most influential fig- about my mother; we talked Friday morning, with the ures in higher education, the about mom a lot. news of University President and national “And so it was just a usual Emeritus Fr. Theodore and international affairs,” conversation and he — he was Hesburgh’s death just reach- Jenkins said. “Serving four as jovial and excited about life ing many Notre Dame stu- popes and nine presidents, as ever in that conversation.” dents, University President Fr. Hesburgh was a moral Jenkins reflected on the de- Fr. John Jenkins reflected on force in virtually all major velopment of his relationship his time with the priest, who social issues of his day, in- with Hesburgh, starting from was 97. cluding civil rights, peaceful his time as a student, when “I extended my heartfelt uses of atomic energy, cam- Hesburgh was president, to condolences to the Hesburgh pus unrests, third-world de- now. family, to my brothers in the velopment and immigration “You know, I was a stu- Congregation of Holy Cross, reform. dent in the 1970s when Fr. to the University of Notre “Whatever else we may say Hesburgh was president, and Dame family and to all those about Fr. Ted, he was a priest those were the days when he was very much involved in “When I became president, he became the national scene,” he said. “He had been very prominent really a mentor, an advisor, a confidant in civil rights and segrega- in so many ways, and I had many tion, obviously in the confer- conversations with him. I remember one ences in the ‘60s over the war, of the things he said that’s always stayed in the Catholic Church. “… I did not know him with me is ‘Stay close to the students.’ when I was an undergradu- ... He was loved by and he loved our ate — I mean, personally — students. So I took that advice ... and I but he was an admired figure appreciated that.” for me and an inspiration for EMILY McCONVILLE | The Observer me in so many ways,” Jenkins University President Fr. John Jenkins addresses the media at a press Fr. John Jenkins said. “When I entered the conference Friday morning at the Morris Inn. president Congregation of Holy Cross, University of Notre Dame I entered studies and I got to moments of his presidency, “Fr. Hesburgh … lost his know him better. highlighting Hesburgh’s rela- sight to macular degenera- “… [He] was still kind of tionship with his mother. tion,” Jenkins said. “He was whose lives were touched and and a man of faith who had a a revered figure for me, but “In challenging times, he slowing down but he had enriched by Fr. Hesburgh’s confident hope in God’s love always encouraging, and was always there. He was good days and bad days. remarkable life and minis- and the promise of eternal he was a model for me as a always encouraging. I men- “I think he was going to try,” Jenkins said. life. We believe he is now with priest, as a religious, as an ac- tioned my mother — in 2009, [his office in the Hesburgh Jenkins said Hesburgh, the the God he served so faith- ademic, and I always looked we invited President Obama Library] until, I believe, last longest-serving president of fully and in the arms of Notre up to him.” and there was a great deal week. He celebrated Mass the University of Notre Dame, Dame, Our Lady, whom he Jenkins emphasized the of controversy about that, as daily; he had a cigar daily. He died at Holy Cross House late was so devoted to. impact Hesburgh had on the you may recall,” Jenkins said. was very engaged. Thursday night. In an email “Notre Dame lost a piece of early years of his presidency “He heard that, you know, “The past week, he seemed to the resident assistants of its heart last night, but Fr. Ted and the best advice he re- and it was a difficult time — to slow down a bit. He wasn’t , rector Fr. Paul lives on at Notre Dame and ceived from his predecessor. but without asking me, talk- going to the office. We knew Doyle said Hesburgh cele- among the millions of lives he “When I became president, ing to me, he called my mom, when he wasn’t going to the brated Mass earlier that day, touched around the world.” he became really a mentor, just to say … this would turn office that that was a sign. as was his daily custom. an advisor, a confidant in so out well. They became best “He was actually, even yes- “Fr. Ted had long prayed On his relationship with many ways, and I had many friends from that day and terday I’m told — I didn’t that God would allow him Hesburgh conversations with him,” he that’s … Fr. Ted. He cared see him yesterday — but I’m to say Mass on his last day Jenkins said his last inter- said. “I remember one of the about people.” told he was engaged, talk- on earth,” Doyle wrote. “Fr. action with Hesburgh was things he said that’s always ing to people, seemed okay Hesburgh did just that at last Sunday, when they en- stayed with me is ‘Stay close On the week before but in the evening seemed 11:30 a.m. Thursday among joyed a casual conversation to the students.’ … He was Hesburgh’s death to struggle to breathe and his brothers in Holy Cross.” and smoked cigars together. loved by and he loved our stu- Jenkins said Hesburgh’s passed away a little bit before “He seemed in good spir- dents. So I took that advice … death, though not expected, midnight.” On Hesburgh’s legacy its. He’s always been so en- and I appreciated that.” came after a period of de- Jenkins said Hesburgh’s in- couraging about my work as Jenkins spoke on Hesburgh’s teriorating health for the Contact Lesley Stevenson at fluence extended well beyond president,” Jenkins said. “… influence during the difficult priest. [email protected]

Courtesy of University archives Fr. Hesburgh signs a construction beam as construction begins for the Hesburgh Library in the early 1960s. Hesburgh planned the construction of more than 40 buildings during his record-breaking 35-year tenure as University president. 14 The observer | MOnday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com

father theodore m. hesburgh timeline 1917 - 2015

1917 , 1917 1 934 born Theodore September 1934 “Ted” Hesburgh to May 1937 1937 November 1937 Theodore Martin Hesburgh notre dame to June 1940 1940 was born in Syracuse, New H e attended the University York, to Theodore Bernard June 10, 1940 Hesburgh and Anne Marie of Notre Dame and Holy gregorian 1943 Hesburgh. Cross Seminary to become university homecoming a priest. June 24, 1943 H esburgh was sent to Rome H e arrived back in the U.S. to attend Gregorian Univer- and began attending Holy sacred heart sity. With the impending Cross College in Washington, church second World War, he left D.C., to complete his theol- Rome after the American ogy studies. H esburgh was ordained consul there ordered U.S. a priest along with 15 citizens to leave . other seminarians in Notre Dame’s Sacred Heart Church (now the Basilica of the Sacred Heart).

“m  y door is always open, no matter how difficult a problem that person has that knocks on that door, I will do my best to solve it. I would hope that the students can talk to me about their dreams. They’re very important, their dreams.” - Fr. theodore hesburgh

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“ i ’d just like to say that if you had to pick one place in the whole world in which to live and work and to realize your dreams, I can’t think of a better place than the University of Notre Dame.” - Fr. theodore hesburgh

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August 1943 to May 1945 1945

1945 to 1948 back in 1945 the capital vetville August 1945 chaplain to May 1948 19 48 A fter his ordination, he returned to Washington, H esburgh became the chap- teaching 1948 to 1949 D.C. to work on his doctor- lain for WWII veterans and 1949 ate in sacred theology at their families at the Univer- H e served as an assistant department the Catholic University of sity of Notre Dame. 1949 to 1952 America. He was awarded a professor in the Department chair Doctorate of Sacred Theol- of Religion at Notre Dame. executive vice ogy and returned to Notre H esburgh served as the president Dame to teach as a theology chairman of the Department professor. of Religion at Notre Dame. H e was appointed to the position of Notre Dame executive vice president by then-president Fr. Cavana- ugh. 16 The observer | MOnday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com

“I  just look out the [13th floor library] window, and I see the Lady. I’m about the same height [up here] as she is on the dome, and my prayer is always very simple: ‘Lady, it’s your place. And if we have a few problems at the moment, I know you’ll help us out. And stay with us and help us, period.’ And it works.” - Fr. theodore hesburgh

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1964 January 1967

1964 September 14, 1964 board of trustees medal of U nder the leadership of July 21, 1964 freedom Hesburgh, the Congregation 1 957 of Holy Cross hands over September 9, 1957 chicago rally P resident Lyndon B. John- control of Notre Dame to a 1952 to November 16, 1972 son awarded Hesburgh the predominantly lay board of H esburgh walked and sang Medal of Freedom for his trustees. June 27, 1952 commission on arm-in-arm with Dr. Martin work in civil rights. It is the Luther King Jr., at Soldier highest honor that can be president civil rights Field in Chicago to protest bestowed upon a civilian by the killing of three young a U.S. president. The 35-year-old Hesburgh H e was appointed to Presi- civil rights workers in was named the 15th Presi- dent Dwight Eisenhower’s Mississippi. dent of the University of Commission on Civil Rights. Notre Dame, a position he Hesburgh would serve as the would hold for 35 years. chairman in his final three years on the commission. The observer | MOnday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com 17

2014 2013 May 25, 2014 97th birthday June 24, 2013 2000 H esburgh celebrated his 70th Anniversary July 13, 2000 97th birthday fishing in 1987 of Ordination Wisconsin.

June 1, 1987 Congressional H esburgh was honored at a 1972 Gold Medal Jubilee Mass in honor of his

retirement 70th anniversary as a priest. August 7, 1972 P resident A fter 35 years of serving awarded Hesburgh the Con- co-education as the University of Notre gressional Gold Medal for Dame’s President, Hesburgh his lifetime of achievements. H esburgh announced that retired. The Congressional Gold Notre Dame would become a Medal is the highest civilian co-ed institution and begin to award bestowed by the U.S. admit women. Congress.

2015 FEBRUARY 26, 2015

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H esburgh prayed for decades that he would be able to say Mass on “It is easier to exemplify values than teach them.” the day he died. And Thursday, Father Hesburgh said Mass at Holy Cross House. Father Doyle said men present at the Mass - Fr. theodore hesburgh commented on how “happy and peaceful” Hesburgh looked.

ERIN RICE | The Observer 186 The observer | Monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com Inside Column Th aNK you, Father Ted

‘BuILT us up’ he simultaneously guided Notre Dame and helped Ed itorial the University grow into one of the nation’s premier Ann Marie Jakubowski Catholic institutions and a recognizable entity around S enior News Writer Thank you, Fr. Ted. the world. By glancing at a timeline of University President His high-profile work on a national level, day-to-day Fr. Hesburgh, in your 97 years you trans- Emeritus Fr. Theodore Hesburgh’s life, one can tell he duties as University president and busy retirement formed Notre Dame, the United States and lived it to the fullest. He collaborated with popes. He didn’t prevent him from welcoming students into his the world. You had the most purposeful and worked alongside U.S. presidents. He broke the sound office for a chat when he worked late, pausing for a inspiring life I can imagine, and your presence barrier, received prestigious awards and served on moment to bless an alumna’s baby or meeting groups will be deeply missed. committees of national and international importance. of students in his library office to tell stories and offer I wish there had been a way to watch the We would like to thank him most, however, not for advice. news of your death travel with a bird’s eye these endeavors, but for his commitment on a most In doing so, he set a beautiful example for what it view, slowly at first and then lighting up our personal and engaging level to the University of Notre means to strive to be a “force for good” at Notre Dame. entire campus in a single night and echoing Dame and its students. Fr. Ted stood for equality, inclusion and all those across the nation and the world all weekend. When The Observer was founded in 1966, Fr. Ted who might otherwise be forgotten. He stood for Notre I suppose you have exactly that perspec- was University president. Over the years, he took the Dame, establishing himself as the face of the school tive on us now, looking down and watching time to give interviews to the paper, provide feedback and an inspirational model for generations of students, the impromptu tributes and memorials and on its coverage and participate in valuable campus many of whom he made a point of personally getting plans materialize on campus and the heart- dialogues. He assured The Observer of its editorial to know. Many of the exciting aspects of the University felt reflections and anecdotes pouring out independence from the University administration, we report on today — athletics, the work done by wom- nationwide. and in recent years, he had students read the paper to en on campus and distinguished professors — origi- These past 72 hours have felt like both a him in the morning. We thank him for lending such a nated with Fr. Ted and his commitment to Notre Dame sprint and a marathon in our newsroom, and thoughtful ear to campus voices in this, and so many and its students. every moment has been dedicated to honor- other ways. Popes, presidents and Notre Dame stu- One of our goals as a newspaper staff in serving ing you as best we can. The more reflections I dents alike listened to Fr. Ted because he listened to Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s is to connect mem- read and photos I flip through, the more I real- them so well. bers of the community with one another, something ize how utterly irreplaceable you are. You are The outpouring of letters we have received from Fr. Ted did throughout his life with his vision for the an infinitely deep source of inspiration for our former students wanting to share precious moments University and its values. He shaped Notre Dame community. spent with Fr. Ted has also illustrated his sincere love through his powerful leadership abilities, represented The more I learn about your legacy, the for the University. by the changes he helped implement, and also through more certain I feel that for the next century He lived a life highlighted by greatness and also the generous person he was, evidenced by the loving and beyond, Notre Dame will keep you al- marked with genuine dedication to small but dear tributes he received during his life and now after his ways in our collective mind, draw guidance moments, often including Notre Dame students. It is death. from the precedent you set and turn to you as a marvel how he found time for it all. While he pro- We are most sincerely grateful Fr. Ted made so much a source of both motivation and reassurance. vided leadership and advice to prominent national time for The Observer and for all Notre Dame students. This weekend, I’ve read your quote dozens organizations, like the Civil Rights Commission, Thank you, Fr. Ted. Rest in peace. of times about wanting to be “nothing more, but nothing less” than a priest. We’ve tried to make that the guiding theme of our coverage this weekend, but I’m only beginning to wrap my mind around just how powerful a state- ment that is. To say you were a great religious leader, but “nothing more” would be completely inaccu- rate, looking at the extraordinary list of your global accomplishments. But to say you were “so much more” than just a priest because your impact was felt beyond the Catholic Church would completely fail to convey the centrality of your priestly vocation to your life’s work. You devoted your life to unceasingly build- ing up the good in our world and building up the Catholic Church. You spent your life build- ing up Notre Dame as an institution capable of, in turn, building up its own students in spirit, mind and body. You represented what is best and truest in Notre Dame by fulfilling your priestly voca- tion to represent Christ to the world, whether you were acting on behalf of the University or the United States or the Vatican. Your legacy is inextricably tied to your identity as a priest; you unceasingly built the University and the world into a better place. Nothing more, and nothing less. We have much to celebrate this week. As much as we mourn your death, we now have the chance to gather as a community and re- visit the tangible fingerprints you left on the story of Notre Dame, the United States and the world. We will thank you over and over again, in as many different ways as we can think of, for unceasingly building us a better world.

Jakubowski served as The Observer’s 2014-2015 Editor-in-Chief. Her term ended officially Saturday. The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not Observer File Photo necessarily those of The Observer. Father Hesburgh reads The Observer in his office on the 13th floor of the Hesburgh Library. VI EWPOINT ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 19

In ways great and small, Fr. Hesburgh has left an indelible mark on the Notre Dame community, the country and the world. Though he will certainly live on in history for his enormous contributions to important causes such as the Civil Rights movement and Notre Dame’s transition to coeducation, Hesburgh’s legacy echoes deeply through the hearts of those he touched.

To preserve the personal impact Hesburgh had on so many, The Observer has gathered letters on Hesburgh’s life and legacy from various members of the community.

McC roRMICK: ‘F . Ted willingly embraced the uncertainty of the moment’ In truth, I don’t know Fr. Hesburgh very well. Have I listened to some of his incredible sto- we’ll start working toward the things that matter. Until then ries, marveled at the number of years he served as president of Notre Dame, pondered how it’s time to batten down the hatches and just get by. But the he kept track of the 150 honorary degrees he received or gushed with pride every time I see truth of the matter is that the holy trifecta of things becom- him standing arm and arm with Dr. King? Absolutely. ing better, less stressful and more ideal rarely lines up. For those of us who did not have semi-regular interactions with him, attend one of his What are we to do? Here’s my strong recommendation: Masses or recall a personal anecdote, how are we to situate these days? Intentionally. Look, slow down this week and learn from a man who repeatedly I understand that these are really busy days. Mid-terms, group projects, papers, travel plans refused to accept the malaise and stress of life as normative, and the need for sleep are all presenting themselves as much more pressing matters. but instead sought to share the joy of faith and humanity Here’s the deal: significant history happens when people are present in the moment. Each with those most in need. of us have it within ourselves to refuse to allow the malaise of life or the stress we encounter Let me offer an example. In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King to prevent us from seeing the beauty of an unexpected opportunity. All too often we move Jr. was jailed for his nonviolent resistance in Birmingham, through life with this feeling that when times get better, less stressful or more ideal, then Alabama. During his time in jail, Dr. King wrote a letter titled “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” in which he outlined P aid Advertisement the struggle up to that point and his reasons for continuing to defy the law. Here’s just a paragraph from Dr. King’s im- pactful letter: “I have heard numerous religious leaders of the South call upon their worshipers to comply with a desegregation deci- sion because it is the law, but I have longed to hear white ministers say, follow this decree because integration is mor- ally right, and the Negro is your . In the midst of blatant injustices inflicted upon the Negro, I have watched white churches stand on the sidelines and merely mouth pious irrelevancies and sanctimonious trivialities. In the midst of a mighty struggle to rid our nation of racial and eco- nomic injustice, I have heard so many ministers say, ‘Those are social issues which the gospel has nothing to do with,’ and I have watched so many churches commit themselves to a completely otherworldly religion which made a strange distinction between bodies and souls, the sacred and the secular.” It was in April 1964, with the struggle for civil rights still raging on, that the now famous picture of Dr. King and Fr. Hesburgh was taken at a rally at Chicago’s Soldier Field. There were no doubt other things Fr. Ted could have been do- ing that day. Further, his very presence at such a rally would have brought forth risks to both his own reputation and quite possibly that of the University he represented. But it did not prevent him from taking action. Fr. Ted willingly embraced the uncertainty of the moment because he knew it mattered. He knew it mattered for him as a priest to represent the love of God for all people, and he knew it mattered to demon- strate his solidarity with the African-American community. Today, we are faced with any number of challenges that must be thought through, prayed about and faithfully acted upon. In the death of Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, we have an example of how living in response to the world’s need and re- fusing to accept injustice, inequality and daily malaise does make a difference. As a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross, I am proud of my brother. As a member of the Notre Dame family, I am grateful that we have the opportunity to honor this faithful priest.

Fr. Pete McCormick Director of Campus Ministry 20 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com VI EWPOINT spittler : ‘Fr. TEd Gave us opportunity’ The three hours I spent with Fr. with Fr. Ted I had been hoping for. Observer and a chapter of a biogra- departments in the world. In fact, Ted were easily the most worth- The following day, a Saturday, I phy. Fr. Hesburgh sensed that my without him, I would never have while three hours of my Notre hurried to Hesburgh Library to read voice was getting tired of reading, been able to attend the University Dame career. It was August before to the man without whom I would so he stopped me by saying, “That’s of Notre Dame. my junior year had begun. I was not be attending my dream school. enough now. What about you? Tell Upon hearing of his passing back on campus early and look- Scurrying into his office, I told his me about yourself.” So, I explained Thursday, my heart immediately ing for something to do before my secretary my name. She responded that I was a double major in theol- broke. I was overwhelmed with classes began. On several occasions by telling me she would be leaving ogy and peace studies. He imme- grief and sadness, and it has yet to the previous year I had tried and after I went in with Fr. Ted, and he diately responded, “Oh, so you’re evaporate. I will never forget the failed to make an appointment with didn’t have another appointment one of my girls.” My eyes and heart time I spent with Fr. Hesburgh. Fr. Hesburgh’s secretary to read to until later that day so I should just filled to the brim at the knowledge I will never forget the amazing him. Before the masses descended wait until his next engagement to that the most important man at the things he did for this University. I on the library, I figured being back leave. Nervous, I followed her into University valued my studies. will never forget his awe-inspiring on campus early was the best op- the office where the man himself Without Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, contributions to this country and to portunity to spend time with the sat smoking a cigar. I introduced Notre Dame would not be the in- the world. All I can say now is thank Living Legend. myself and he handed me the paper credible Catholic institution it is you, Fr. Ted. After being denied a slot on the to get reading. today. I would not have a peace calendar of the Most Interesting Two hours and two cigars later, I studies institute at which to study. Sara Spittler Man Alive two days in a row, on was hoarse. We had made it through I would not be a part of one of senior the third I finally received the time , The the most outstanding theology off-campus duffy : ‘we were blessed by his presence’ In the few short days since Father Hesburgh’s community over the past 80 years has at least passing, I’ve been struck by the overwhelm- one of these stories. We were blessed by his ing stories. Not the stories of his work on presence. We loved to catch a glimpse of him civil rights or immigration. Not the stories on campus. We savored our chances to strike Observer File Photo of his meetings with world leaders. And not up a conversation with him, even if just for a Fr. Hesburgh speaks to members of Zahm House in 2012. the stories of the brilliance and foresight that moment. And we loved to hear others’ stories made him a transformative figure in Catholic about how he impacted them. P aid Advertisement education. This week, we celebrate Father Hesburgh’s Those impressive feats are inspiring and legacy as a University president, an influen- well-documented, but I’ve been most moved tial advocate for peace and justice and an by the humble stories of how deeply he touched adviser to popes and presidents. But we also so many Notre Dame alumni, students, par- celebrate the legacy he leaves behind on this ents and friends. The stories of a kind word campus and with all of us around the world after the death of a loved one. Of the loving who are proud to call ourselves members of advice given to an expectant mother. Of tak- the Notre Dame family. For us, Father Ted ing time out of his famously busy schedule to was a friend, a teacher, a mentor, a colleague play in a friendly poker game. Of welcoming and most importantly, a priest. anyone to one of his daily Masses. Of opening his door at any hour of the night for a student Dolly Duffy brave enough to knock and come inside for a executive director friendly conversation and a blessing. Notre Dame Alumni Association He was available to everyone, and nearly everyone who has been a member of this T uthiLL: ‘what a truly amazing american life’

I’m reflecting on Fr. Ted’s 97 years with strengthened Our Lady’s University and awe, not sadness. What a truly amazing made our country better through your American life. For me, one of the greatest commitment to civil rights. gifts of Fr. Ted’s life was coeducation. Notre My favorite personal memory was in Dame has had such a tremendous impact on 2006. I came to campus with my three- my life and the lives of so many women. My month-old daughter Cecilia and saw Fr. Notre Dame experience not only enriched Ted at a football game. He said a blessing me intellectually, it strengthened my faith over my baby girl and then asked Mary to and commitment to service. My connec- bless her mother as well. Three months tions through the Notre Dame family con- later, I was diagnosed with breast can- tinue to bring countless and unexpected cer. I’ve always believed Fr. Ted’s bless- gifts. My time as editor-in-chief of The ing worked and gave me strength to face Observer helped drive a lifelong passion for a challenging year of treatment. It’s now journalism. Fr. Ted made that all possible. eight years later, and I am healthy and ex- Most of all, he allowed me to share this pecting another baby girl. Thank you, Fr. unique and often hard-to-describe experi- Ted, for blessing my life in so many ways. ence with my dad, Bruce Tuthill, class of 1964. Over the years, we have bonded over Kelley Tuthill football victories and heartbreaks. We have class of 1992 lit countless candles together at the Grotto news reporter, WCVB-TV (Boston) and shared beers and pizzas at Rocco’s. advisory board member, John W. And now we mourn together that you are Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics gone but celebrate all the ways you have and Democracy VI EWPOINT ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 21

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M ichelle and I were saddened to learn religion and conviction with friendship, of the passing of Father Ted Hesburgh. civility and love. The same can be said During his lifetime of service to his coun- of the man generations of students knew try, his church and his beloved University simply as “Father Ted.” Our thoughts and of Notre Dame, Father Hesburgh inspired prayers are with his fam- generations of young men and women ily, his friends and the to lead with the courage of their convic- Notre Dame commu- tions. His deep and abiding faith in a lov- nity that loved him ing God, and in the power of our shared so dearly. humanity, led him to join the first-ever United States Civil Rights Commission, and join hands with Dr. King to sing “We Shall Overcome.” His belief that what unites us is greater than what divides us made him a champion of academic free- dom and open debate. When I delivered the commencement address at Notre Dame in 2009, I was honored to thank Father Hesburgh for his contributions to our country and our world. Photo couresty of University Archives Father Hesburgh often Fr. Hesburgh embraces President when he visited to deliver the spoke of his beloved Commencement address in 2009. university as both a lighthouse and a crossroads – the “HS I belief that what unites us is lighthouse stand- ing apart, shining greater than what divides us made with the wisdom of the Catholic tradition, him a champion of academic and the crossroads joining the differences of culture, freedom and open debate.” Jnkins ae : ‘F ther ted was a moral force’

To the Notre Dame Family: class schedule will re- Mass, with reserved seating, will a school well-known for football into sume on Thursday. be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the one of the nation’s great institutions Veni Sancte Spiritus. Come, Holy Visitation is open Basilica. All are welcome to join the for higher learning. Spirit. to all, from procession after Mass to Holy Cross Of his many accomplishments at the noon through Community Cemetery. Doors will University, Father Ted was particularly With these daily words of prayer, 6 p.m. Tuesday, open at 6 p.m. Wednesday for a tick- proud of Notre Dame’s admission of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., resuming at 9 eted memorial commemoration at the women to the undergraduate program implored the Holy Spirit to fill p.m. Tuesday Purcell Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. beginning under his leadership in the hearts of the faithful and to through 10 a.m. Father Ted served as the 15th presi- 1972. kindle in us the fire of God’s love. Wednesday in dent of the University of Notre Dame For me personally, Father Ted was Last night, at the age of 97 and after the Basilica of from 1952 until his retirement in 1987. a brother in Holy Cross, a mentor, a 71 years of priestly ministry in the the Sacred Heart. He was one of the nation’s most influ- friend and a model of what a priest Congregation of Holy Cross, Father A funeral ential figures in higher education, the should bawe. I think of his example Ted has gone home to the Lord. I ex- Catholic Church and national and in- every day I serve as Notre Dame’s pres- tend my heartfelt condolences ternational affairs. While serving four ident. Although saddened by his death, to the Hesburgh family, to Popes and accepting 16 presidential I take consolation in knowing he is my brothers and sisters appointments, Father Ted was a now in the company of heaven praying in Holy Cross, to the moral force in virtually all major for all of us. University of Notre social issues of his day, includ- Dame family, and to ing civil rights, peaceful uses of Yours in Notre Dame, all whose lives were atomic energy, campus unrest, touched and enriched treatment of Vietnam draft Fr. John Jenkins by Father Ted’s re- evaders, third-world develop- president markable life and ment and immigration reform. University of Notre Dame ministry. Next to Notre Dame’s found- We welcome stu- er, Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., dents, faculty, no one has had a greater im- “ he turned what was staff and the pub- pact on the University than lic to campus on Father Ted. With his appoint- a school well-known Tuesday, March 3, ments to the faculty, his and Wednesday, creation of great centers and for football into one March 4, to cel- institutes for scholarship ebrate Father and research, his commit- of the nation’s great Ted’s life. Classes ment to our Catholic char- after 12:20 p.m. on acter, and most of all his institutions for Wednesday are can- leadership, charisma and celed. The regular vision, he turned what was higher learninG.” 22 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com VI EWPOINT Refle ctions from Athletic Leaders Phlps r e : ‘F . Hesburgh was a living saint’ To me, Fr. Hesburgh was a living saint. in the position to sit on the bench during What he’s done his whole life of being a games. Fr. Joyce would always say Mass priest is no different than what Mother for the UCLA home games but never sit Teresa did in her life as a nun. To me, on the bench. he’s the godfather of the Civil Rights Act. So Fr. Ted goes 8-0 and beats No. 1 What he’s done with personalities DePaul in double overtime. Orlando and how he can just motivate you to be Woolridge made two free throws to more than what you think you can be seal the deal. I’m walking with him mentally, physically and spiritually by off the court, put my arm around him, his own example, but always his words and I said, “Fr. Ted, boy a lot of prayers of wisdom to individuals gives them the to get through this.” He said, “Yeah, energy to make change in the world that Digger, I was running out of Hail needs change — no matter if it’s poverty, Marys.” He always had that sense of war, health issues, whatever. humor to do things with you and get He did that with President José you going. Napoleón Duarte of El Salvador. Duarte What I became was from coaching and his brother came to Notre Dame basketball, he got me coaching the in the late 40s and came up by train streets to implement the Civil Rights Act through Central America, Mexico, and to a lot of these people who didn’t not they ended up in Fr. Hesburgh’s dorm only know and understand that there’s a Photo courtesy of University Archives because he could speak Spanish. way out of poverty. Former Irish coach Digger Phelps, center, and then-University president Fr. Theodore And then I want to say after Duarte We’ve stayed close all those years, and Hesburgh meet with a basketball recruit on campus. graduated, there was a universal Notre he’s been good to me. I’ve survived two Dame night down in Panama City, cancers — prostate cancer and bladder I was still praying for him to live, get Restaurant where it originated in Rome, Panama. Fr. Hesburgh was there. And cancer. And when I went to get a bless- through this and go another six months about four or five blocks from the he saw Duarte and said, “Nappy, what ing before my bladder cancer surgery, maybe. Vatican. And we’d have a night together, are you doing?” He says, “Well, I’m a civil he gave me a blessing and looked at me I guess I’d say I’m a disciple of and that’s where I could get him to talk engineer back home in my country.” right in the eyes and said, “Have the Hesburgh. He believed in this place. He about issues or events or his life. We just Hesburgh looked at him and said, “No, courage,” which I wrote down on that made it co-ed. That was one of his goals. bonded and just stayed close. What he it’s time for you to take your country and date, and I have it in my wallet. That was It’s a sad time because he touched so wanted done from civil rights, I went lead it out of that dictatorship and com- April 23, 2013 — 3:10 p.m. I went and saw many people in so many different ways. out from coaching basketball to coach- munism and bring in democracy.” him and got a blessing. And I was just fortunate to be one of ing the streets. So Nappy decides to start a revolution. I went to Mass Tuesday, Wednesday, those people. When I say I’m a disciple What he has been in my life, especially He gets captured. But yet they pull off Thursday this week. I saw him Thursday, of Hesburgh because I just believe in spiritually, and that’s why I just say, “Hey the revolution, and they bring in de- and I said to him, “You’re the guy that what he did spiritually and what he what Mother Teresa was as a nun, he was mocracy. He gets elected president. And put the Civil Rights Act, and you’re the did in his own life and how he did with as a saint.” She was a living saint, and so Duarte told that story in the early 80s at one that got me coaching the streets.” outreach and go after certain issues — was he. a commencement ceremony where Fr. And he said, “I want you to do some- no matter if it was poverty or the Civil So hopefully someday Rome recog- Ted gave him an honorary doctorate. thing for me.” And I said, “What?” He Rights Act. nizes that and the Vatican makes him a He and I have been close. He was on said, “Keep coaching the streets.” I said, It was sad yesterday. There’s a bunch saint. the bench for eight games in my 20 years “I want you to do something for me.” He of us in his inner circle, we’d go to as the game priest, would say Mass and looked at me, and I said, “I want you to Parisi’s six or seven times a year so he Digger Phelps then with the medals, bless them, give do what you told me when I went in for could have his alfredo sauce because he former coach them to the players and then put himself my prostate cancer — have the courage.” and Pope Paul VI used to go to Alfredo’s Notre Dame men’s basketball Hawkins h : ‘T e man was far ahead of his time’ In 1955, I accepted a four-year bas- man was far ahead of his time. As has huddling with Father was three years international awards and photographs ketball scholarship to Notre Dame. been expressed in the vernacular, he ago when I presented to him the free- documenting a life of historic accom- Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh was then “talked the talk and walked the walk,” verse narrative I wrote about him in plishments. It is a place where the in his fourth year as president of the he was a champion of civil rights. He my book, “Life’s Reflections, Poetry echoes of the past miraculously blend University. I chose Notre Dame from marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, for the People.” It is entitled, “The with the hope of the future. the numerous scholarship offers I had Jr. He was a national leader on the House of Hesburgh.” I read it to him This wonderful homestead is land- because of the tremendous sense of Human Rights Commission and was as he quietly listened. The narrative is scaped with the beautiful flowers of belonging I felt when I first set foot a major contributor to our country’s reprinted below: spring, the green leaves of summer, on campus. The majesty of it all was first civil rights legislation, all while “The House of Hesburgh” the radiant change of colors of the fall overwhelming. It didn’t matter one bit guiding the growth, development and A Salute to Father Theodore M. and tinged with the blustery winds that our nation was beset with racial fortunes of Notre Dame. I have trav- Hesburgh and swirling snows of winter. It is in conflict and that segregation was ba- eled the world and have interacted President Emeritus, University of every respect a place that stirs your sically still the law of the land, nor was with some pretty important people, Notre Dame being and inspires the spirit within I overly concerned at becoming one but Fr. Hesburgh remains the most “Welcome to the House of Hesburgh you. of 10 blacks in the entire University. productive and inspirational person — it has no walls and yet it is a fortress As you leave please go in peace, I had attended an early integrated I’ve ever known. of humanity, intelligence and dignity. and upon departing, know that you Parker High School in Chicago and My favorite photograph is not of me It is a bastion of religiosity, with win- have experienced the wonders of God served as a student racial ambassador slamming home a high-flying dunk, dows open to the world. It is a place through one of the most powerful and there. Fr. Ted confirmed my decision but of Fr. Hesburgh presenting to me that you can go to restore your faith, enlightened vicars of our time. Rest by making my day on the morning my Bachelor’s degree in 1959. Through talk and listen to your soul, chart your assured you will never forget that you of freshman check-in at Cavanaugh the years, I have frequently visited the life’s course and fortify yourself for have visited the House of Hesburgh.” Hall, where he greeted my family with campus and always made a point of the road ahead. When I finished, Father shed a open arms and told my mother that getting together with Fr. Ted. We have This home is filled with the love tear and said to me, “Darn you Tom he expected great things from me as a always enjoyed a strong relationship. of God and our sacred Mother. It is a Hawkins, I don’t cry,” to which I re- student, an athlete and a developing My last visit was with my family on storehouse of forthright conviction, plied, “Why should I sit here and cry Notre Dame man. I was inspired be- Jan. 16 of this year, the day before my understanding and sage advice, honed alone?” What a great man. yond belief, but the inspiration didn’t induction into the Notre Dame Ring of by years of education, fervent prayer stop there. Fr. Hesburgh announced Honor. Fr. Ted regaled us with stories and effective living. Tommy Hawkins to the world that anywhere Notre of the past and individually blessed It is well decorated with memen- class of 1959 Dame’s minority students weren’t wel- us all. tos of an eclectic past. It features an former NBA and Irish player come, neither was Notre Dame. The My all-time favorite memory of endless array of both national and basketball Ring of Honor inductee VI EWPOINT ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 23

Refle ctions from Benefactors

Hesse : Lessons Jordan: ‘A truly iconic on life, love, global figure’

I am a 1969 Notre Dame graduate and University. marriage currently serve on the University’s Board As a true entrepreneurial educator, Fr. of Trustees. Two of my children are Notre Ted has laid a foundation for future genera- It is with a heavy heart, that during the week my wife Diane and Dame graduates; JW, class of 2001, and tions of leaders. A true champion of civil I are celebrating our silver wedding anniversary, we learn of the Jennifer, class of 2003. My family and I are rights, social justice and the elimination of passing of a great man who played a part in our union and helped so saddened to learn of Fr. Ted’s passing. poverty, his entire persona will provide an us stay together these 25 years. He was, and shall always remain, a truly umbrella which will not only allow our great On Feb. 23, 1990, we walked into Fr. Hesburgh’s office atop iconic global figure, not only in higher University to survive, but will enable it to the Hesburgh Library to have our “Dutch Uncle Talk” (as Fr. Ted education but across all social, political, continue to thrive in his image. called it) with the man who was to marry us the following day. Fr. economic and spiritual worlds. Admired by Fr. Ted’s life touched and influenced a Hesburgh was holding press interviews when we arrived, as El all, his inspirational leadership will con- multitude of people, of all races, colors and Salvador’s former President, Napoleon Duarte, a Notre Dame grad- tinue to guide us. creeds, in so many special ways. His wisdom uate and Fr. Ted’s close friend, had passed away earlier that day. Fr. Ted taught me that Notre Dame is not particularly influenced me in a very unique When finished, Fr. Ted came into a room we waited in and told us just a leading center for Catholic spiritual- experience I had with Fr. Ted a number of he was going to fly to El Salvador to perform the funeral after he ity, a great academic enterprise or a lead- years ago after a trustee meeting when we married us at the Log Chapel. ing member of the intercollegiate sports flew together to Boston and had two hours He then gave us advice about keeping a marriage together. His community, Notre Dame is much more: it of uninterrupted conversation. It was during most memorable story was about the need for open communica- is a “Way of Life.” It is a Way of Life that has a particularly difficult time in my life, and tion. He told the story of a couple he knew well. The wife had suf- deeply embedded Notre Dame while dedicated to my children, I expressed fered for decades with her husband’s foul-smelling breath. She as a very important mem- to Fr. Ted that I wasn’t entirely sure how to never told her husband to brush his teeth or use mouthwash in fear ber of the American cul- let them know how much I loved them. of offending him or hurting his feelings. He urged us not to keep tural landscape. Under He gave the advise of a lifetime when he things inside, to communicate openly. Father Ted (we know you Fr. Ted’s leadership, our said, “The greatest gift a father can give can hear us), thank you for some great advice. Way of Life occupies a to his children is to love their mother.” As fate would have it, a snow storm hit South Bend the next day very special home in This was a very special moment for me (surprise). It was 10 minutes before the ceremony was supposed higher education that from a very special person. to begin, and Fr. Hesburgh still had not arrived at the Log Chapel. no other institution When asked by a non-Notre Dame Then, Fr. Ned Joyce walked in and handed us a hand-written note. can claim; it is the one friend to briefly define Fr. Hesburgh’s In it, Fr. Ted apologized that due to the storm’s worsening nature, defining feature that persona and life, I responded by say- the National Guard needed to drive him to Indianapolis right away, coalesces all of us who ing, “Priest, Educator, Advisor and before our ceremony was to begin to board Air Force Two with are dedicated to Counselor, Global Inspirational then-Vice President Dan Quayle for El Salvador. He said he had Our Lady’s Leader, Author, Intellectual, arranged for his friend Fr. Joyce to marry us. (We may be the only Proud, Selfless, Humble, couple with two marriage certificates, one signed by Fr. Joyce and Gentle, Firm in His Beliefs one signed by Fr. Hesburgh). but Fair, an Entrepreneur, When I was a student in the 1970s, we revered Fr. Ted. He was a Modern Day Renaissance such an impressive public speaker and national figure, and he gave Man, Respected, Revered us all pride to be Domers. He made many positive changes at the and Adored by All, a University during his tenure, perhaps the best being admitting Human Being With the women, which I got to experience first-hand as women came to Common Touch, My Hero Notre Dame for the first time my sophomore year. in Life.” We saw Fr. Hesburgh a number of times over the years, usually on Fr. Ted, you will be re- Council weekends. After listening to him speak, I always felt I could membered forever and become a better man. dearly missed. I received an email today from a friend, Derrick Mayes, who Jay Jordan summed up Fr. Hesburgh well class of 1969 with the quote, “If he wasn’t Member a priest, he would have Notre Dame Board of been President, and if Trustees he wasn’t American, he would have been Pope.” We will miss this ‘Everybody knew wonderful, humble Philbin: man.

Dan Hesse him and loved him’ class of 1975 Naturally, I am stunned and saddened by the passing of Fr. Hesburgh. We all knew it was com- Former ing one day, but when it did it was like a tremendous loss for all of us and our school. CEO, Sprint The first time I saw Fr.H esburgh was in the 1950s. I was working in the small ice cream parlor Corporation behind the cigarette stand, and I could hear a crowd forming behind our building. I opened the window to see what was going on and there he was, shovel in hand, getting ready for the next building. I swear to you he looked just like [the actor] Tyrone Power. Good-looking, smiling and ready to bring Notre Dame to its next level. I remember him handing me my diploma in the Stadium with a big smile and then I was off to the service. Years later, working in Hollywood, I was asked to host a Notre Dame meeting. It was Fr. Hesburgh and . What a night. What a team. I’ve been to Washington D.C. when he was there surrounded by Senators and Congressmen. Everybody knew him and loved him. At Notre Dame games, I always made it a point to see him up in one of the booths, to shake his hand and thank him for everything. Once I couldn’t resist, I gave him a kiss on the cheek. He was just that kind of man to all of us, and we will never forget him and neither will Notre Dame.

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Refle ctions from Religious Leaders Dolan: Hesburgh ‘first and foremost, from crown to toes,’ a priest

S ure, his sterling leadership in higher educa- mind, the Medal of Freedom and 150 honorary tion comes to mind as we praise God for Fr. degrees he was awarded shrink in comparison Hesburgh’s life; how could we ever forget his to his vocation. prophetic voice in civil rights, international In the hours after his passing, we all remi- justice and peace, and nisced about the impact he had on us. What the dignity of the unborn and the immigrant? most of us recall most would be his priestly Then again, we recall his writing and speaking, touch: the Masses offered in basilicas, al- his voice in the public square and of course, we leys and huts all over the world, the sermons will never forget his epic service at Our Lady’s preached, the babies christened, the fallen- University. away coaxed back into the arms of Holy

Photo courtesy of University Archives The litany of his accomplishments and our Mother Church, the infirm anointed, confes- Fr. Hesburgh, pictured on the left, “discovered his priestly identity in reasons to thank God for him are lengthy, sions heard, couples united in marriage, the the Eucharist,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said. but what towers above them all would be his friends buried. priesthood. When all is said and done, he was — even Ted Hesburgh was first and foremost, from more than educator, reformer, political con- ‘Fr. Ted crown to toes, a Catholic priest. sultant, civil rights leader, international relief Rhoades: No one can read his autobiography without worker, and ecumenical friend — all this and sensing his joy in being a priest: daily mass, more because he was above it all, a faithful the divine office, visits to Jesus in the Blessed priest. sought the grace Sacrament, love of the Mother of Jesus, his Requiescat in pace. loyalty to the successors of St. Peter, his bond to his spouse, the Church — we all called him Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan of God’ “Father,” the title he cherished most. In his Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York P aid Advertisement I first met Fr. Hesburgh five years ago at my installation as Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He warmly welcomed me and told me how welcome I should always feel at Notre Dame. In fact, every time I later met with him at Notre Dame, Fr. Ted showed me that same warmth. My conversations with him have been a wonderful blessing in my life these past five years. His strong conviction that there be a close relationship between the University of Notre Dame and me as local bishop impressed me greatly. He saw this as an essential part of Notre Dame’s Catholic identity. His spiritual wisdom has inspired me in many ways. What touched me the most was Fr. Ted’s deep faith and convictions about his priestly identity. Numerous times he shared with me the importance of daily Mass throughout his priestly life. Clearly he discovered his priestly identity in the Eucharist. He shared with me the many places throughout the world where he celebrated Holy Mass. It was clear to me that this is what immersed him in the mystery of Christ and stirred him to give so much of himself in service of the Church, Notre Dame, our nation and humanity. I was also struck by his intimate relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom he experienced as his spiritual mother and the spiritual mother of Notre Dame. I think she gave him the strength to respond so generously and wholeheart- edly to the demands of his priestly ministry, including his presidency of Notre Dame, which he always saw as a work of priestly ministry and not merely administrative leadership. Fr. Ted gave me a copy of his autobiography a few years ago. I had some questions after reading it that Fr. Ted was so gracious to an- swer. He helped me to understand some of the issues and challenges he faced. I was especially grateful to discuss with Fr. Ted the Catholic identity and mission of Notre Dame. I remember with special gratitude a visit of my family and me with Fr. Ted in his office at the library. He was most gracious, and we spent a very enjoyable hour together. My family was amazed to learn about some of Fr. Ted’s experiences. He did not boast of his accomplish- ments, but clearly he was excited about the opportunities he had to be involved in so many important events. He gave wonderful advice to my nephew and nieces about the call to service of the poor and living the faith through love. His words were impactful. I imagine he gave similar advice to students at Notre Dame through the years. I saw how he naturally related to young people and inspired them in their commitment to the Gospel. Throughout his life, Fr. Ted sought the face of God. He encountered Christ each day in the Eucharist under the forms of bread and wine. I pray that he will now meet Him face to face and celebrate at the heav- enly banquet feast that the Eucharist foreshadows. And may Mary, our Mother, welcome her faithful son to the communion of saints in heaven.

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Refle ctions from Notre Dame ALUMNI McGowan: His heart was Ryan: ‘The Navy is ‘full of the Holy Spirit’ better off because

I’m a Double Domer (BA in 1966/MA in A second special interaction was when 1968) and was an admissions officer from my wife Maureen and I were living in New we had Fr. Ted’ 1966-1968.(I later received a Doctorate York City and had fraternal twin sons. He from ). I got to know came to our apartment for a visit and to With Fr. Ted’s passing, our on the national stage serv- Fr. Ted in particular over my last four years give his blessing to the two newborns, Matt University, the Navy and ing as the Chairman of the at Notre Dame, especially during my stint and Joe. the Nation have lost a great USNA Visitors Board, saying in admissions, when my office was a couple And the third was just a few years ago leader, mentor and friend. It mass or hearing confessions floors below his in the Administration on the occasion of Bellarmine‘s 60th an- is no secret of Fr. Ted’s love while underway on a sub- building. niversary and my 20th as president, when of the U.S. Navy or the Navy marine or aircraft carrier I was immensely impressed by his person we had an exchange of correspondence that Sailors’ love for him. I was or hosting the NROTC mid- and leadership, and he inspired my career was especially poignant and beautiful. privileged to be able to visit shipmen for a “fireside” chat in Catholic higher education, not only in My favorite prayer is the one Fr. Jenkins him numerous times over up in his office on the 13th the beginning but throughout, including to mentioned in his recent email as a fa- the last few years, and he floor, he always inspired this very day. vorite of Fr. Ted’s, “Come, Holy Spirit….” would always talk about how us to be better Sailors and I had the good fortune to keep in touch Fr. Hesburgh’s heart was full of the Holy important the relationship Ambassadors for our Nation. with him as our paths crossed throughout Spirit, and it did enkindle in him the fire of was between Notre Dame The Navy valued Fr. Ted so my life, especially over my career as a dean God’s Divine Love, a love that many of us and the U.S. Navy. He talked much that in 2013, we com- and vice president at , throughout the world have been blessed to how the relationship started missioned him as an honor- and for the past 25 years as president of experience over the years of our friendship on the football field and was ary Navy Chaplain. During Bellarmine University. with this distinguished and very special strengthened back in the the ceremony, Fr. Ted said, Three interactions are particularly man, priest and leader. May he now rest in 1940s when they established “I can’t tell you how much memorable for me. The day I received a peace and in our memories, forever. a full-time training presence I am touched by my Navy seven-figure gift to complete funding for Thank you, Fr. Ted Hesburgh, for your on campus with the V-7, V-12 brothers. … Notre Dame is Bellarmine‘s new library and was headed inspirational, formative presence in my life and Naval ROTC programs. better because we have had to an NCAA Presidents Council meeting, I and in the lives of all who knew you. Notre But since then, the relation- the Navy [and Naval ROTC] met Fr. Hesburgh in the US Air terminal at Dame and the world is a better place be- ship matured into the one here on campus.” The Navy Washington DC’s National Airport and had cause of you. forged today based on the is better off because we coffee together. He congratulated me and shared institutional values had Fr. Ted. I will miss him said that the new library would transform Dr. Joseph J. McGowan of integrity, honor, courage dearly. Bellarmine as Notre Dame’s Library trans- class of 1966, M.A. 1968 and commitment. I am not formed Notre Dame, and it has. President, Bellarmine University eloquent enough to capture Capt. Mike Ryan in words his importance or class of 1985 impact on the U.S. Navy or Commanding Officer Kenney: Under Fr. Ted, her Sailors. Whether it was Naval ROTC Notre Dame Notre Dame ‘fostered and grew’

D ear Father Ted, It is with gratitude and deep devotion that I write to reflect on your legacy at Notre Dame and your lasting gift to the women of Our Lady. Forty-plus years later, we women of ND are the proud legacy of your having the vision and the courage many years ago to break the mold and allow us to attend this great university. The Notre Dame community fostered and grew under your good guidance, and the men and women that now serve as Our Lady’s ambassadors are positive proof that co-education is the best environment for men and women to learn how to live and work together. We women of Notre Dame are blessed and thankful for having been given this opportunity to grow and serve in the spir- it of Our Lady. You have set an example for all of us, the men and women of Notre Dame, of the impor- tance of service to God and others above self. Your legacy will live on in all of us who were made to feel as equals on this campus, whether in the classroom or the athletic arena. You inspired us to strive toward excellence, to challenge the status quo, to break barriers in our careers and our lives and to look to Our Lady for guidance and support. Your dedication to God, to Country and to Notre Dame (to paraphrase from a “best-sell- er”), has given us the moral compass to live by. Whether in our professional lives, or more importantly in raising our families and within our communities, the lessons you helped impart while we were at Notre Dame have shaped who we are. We are the women of Notre Dame, and we are a powerful, spiritual and responsible group who cherish life and seek justice and truth. We thank you for your influence in our lives, which will live on in eternity. Your work on this earth is now complete; may you rest in peace in the comfort of your Lord. We are Notre Dame. Yours in Our Lady,

Tara C. Kenney class of 1982 first female student body vice president Kellogg Institute for International Affairs, advisory board Photo courtesy of University Archives Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Fr. Hesburgh, posing in front of the Hesburgh Library, “always inspired Boston us to be better Sailors and Ambassadors,” Capt. Mike Ryan said. 26 The observer | monday, march 2, 2015 | ndsmcobserver.com VI EWPOINT

lette rs from hesburgh

Editor’s Note: This letter written by community must take a stand, the university a very special kind of place Fr. Hesburgh appeared in The Observer Student Life Council, the Faculty — if it can establish its standards and “In the best of worlds, on Monday, Nov. 25, 1968, after a Senate and the Academic Council. maintain them. If you establish them I would hope that student protest on campus prevented Most universities have already stated clearly, I will maintain them with we would not have interviews by recruiting representatives clearly that while peaceful protest is your support. to have specific from Dow Chemical and the CIA from legitimate, protest that infringes on These are my reactions and my call taking place. the rights of other members of the to action — as clearly and as frankly rules about human community or obstructs the normal as I can state them. I could have acted sexuality any more Dear Notre Dame Faculty Members functions of the University is cause unilaterally, and many have accused than we should have and Students: for separating from the community me of weakness or lack of leadership to have rules about You are all aware of the protest those who indulge in such action. in not doing so. However, I much pre- this past week against recruiters The first duty of the whole University fer to appeal to you, for this is your other major precepts from Dow and CIA. There has been community, as an open society, is to community and your University and of Christian considerable static from outside the preserve its own right to be and do it cannot be what it should be without conduct.” University and a good deal from that which it needs to be and do to be your support. inside, as you can imagine or have itself. Freedom cuts both ways. heard. If the University community will Sincerely yours, in Notre Dame, “For the great My own reaction is this: students declare itself, I shall take whatever (Rev.) Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. majority of students have a right to protest, according to action is appropriate if this situation President on this campus one the ground rules established in the is repeated. Student Manual by a Faculty-Student- May I add that no one in this com- P.S. One last reaction: while I be- might assume a Adminstration Committee last spring. munity should be forced to do some- lieve that the students involved in Christian standard All of these rules were observed until thing inhumane, such as walking on last week’s episode should be cited of conduct that Wednesday morning when a number others, to exercise normal freedom of as violating established standards, represents the kind of students did everything possible to action. A small minority may exercise and put on disciplinary probation, create a confrontation. In doing this, leadership, but there is a great differ- I would be inclined to use the occa- of standard ... that I believe they used their freedom of ence between leadership and tyranny. sion for greater profit in the future by might be expected of action to obstruct the freedom of oth- Last Wednesday’s performance was not suspending them, but declaring the type of students ers and impose their own personal clearly tyranny. I sincerely invite this our intentions clearly for any future who come to Notre convictions on others. community to declare itself, through recurrence. Young people are under In a free society like the University, its proper representatives. If not, great strains today, and we should all Dame.” this is completely out of order, there is no saying who will be tyran- be satisfied by a recognition by the Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh whatever the sincerity of their mo- nized next, for whatever reason, or total community, from here on, that published Friday, Jan. 31, 1975 tives, which I concede. At this junc- on whatever pretext, with or with- so is the University. If it goes under, so ture, it seems to me that the whole out sincere interest in what makes a do all of us and our life commitment. VI EWPOINT ndsmcobserver.com | monday, march 2, 2015 | The Observer 27

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Editor’s note: This letter written by fact of an invitation in no way sug- this treatment. Personally, I do, and Fr. Hesburgh appeared in The Observer gests that we agree with whatever so do many others here, and it is my “Student life at this on Thursday, Nov. 12, 1970, in response might be said, because in every case opinion, after a discussion with the to an editorial appearing in “Our we have no idea what will be said. Editors, that if they had it to do all school is reckoned to be Sunday Visitor,” a weekly Catholic It so happens that in a long list of over again, the story would have been a powerful and essential newspaper. The letter was proceeded speakers, representing every pos- treated differently. part of the educational in the print edition by an editor’s note, sible range of opinion on the widest It is easy to stand on the sidelines experience.” which has been included to help pro- range of subjects, one of our student and carp. It is difficult to try to create vide context to the letter: Academic Commissioners invited in our age a great Catholic univer- a woman to speak on women’s lib- sity with all the risks it necessarily The following are excerpts from eration, a subject of great interest to involves. “Life in the halls should University President Theodore M. young people today. I am not trying to I think such a university is be- infuse the life of study Hesburgh’s letter to Monsignor James justify his choice of a speaker. I never ing created at Notre Dame in a way with a grace and P. Conroy’s editorial in last week’s “Our heard of her before she was invited. unique in all the world. If I did not a humanity and a Sunday Visitor.” The editorial attacked But, women’s liberation is certainly believe this, I would not be here. I am various aspects of Notre Dame life, a suitable topic for discussion in the willing to be here because I do be- maturity that make the including the presence of Ti-Grace university today. lieve in Notre Dame, in its past, pres- scholarly life something Atkinson on campus, The Observer’s It so happened that this was a sorry ent, and future, in its dedication to unique here.” coverage of Miss Atkinson and the choice. The reasons behind the invi- our Lady as well. I am willing to take abortion ad that ran in the paper the tation were valid enough; the book my stand with our Christian young week after the controversial Atkinson written by this woman was not par- people who do, indeed, make enor- “We all interlock here. article. In general, Hesburgh reaf- ticularly provocative, but she did take mous mistakes from time to time, firmed the University’s open speaker this occasion to proclaim such outra- but who make them in good faith We all have personal policy, supported the non-censorship geous things that she completely lost and in the interest of trying to make and communal of The Observer and requested the pa- her audience and, by her vulgar and Christianity relevant to an age of un- responsibilities.” tience of the Catholic community in blasphemous language, convinced believers, chauvinistic Catholics, and the educational process. them that she is not a good repre- some times insensitive elders. sentative of what is good in women’s The greatest challenge to the “Notre Dame is and can Dear Monsignor Conroy: liberation. Church today is not to discipline and In the interest of fairness and un- Our student press, which is not sub- browbeat the young — it is to win be different from many derstanding, I must respond to your ject to prior censorship, decided to young people for the Kingdom of God universities today, can recent editorial on Notre Dame. I play the story straight and to repeat and His Justice and His Salvation and be a community of trust you will share this with your some of the more outrageous things to do all this in freedom, by manifest- concern and growth, readers. she said in an effort to portray just ing to them His Love. Our students have a right to invite how bad a performance it was. can better the present here speakers on a wide variety of Again, one can argue about the Very sincerely yours, quality of academic and subjects. So do our faculty members journalistic judgment involved here. (Rev.) Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. social life.” and so does the administration. The There are those who find no fault in President

“Change is easy enough. ... Special character takes years to achieve.” Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh published Friday, Oct. 29, 1971

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For 40 years, I have been blessed by the friendship and inspirational counsel of Fr. Theodore Hesburgh. Fr. Hesburgh has devoted his long and consequential life to serving humanity, always taking courageous stands on the serious moral issues that have faced our nation and the world — from his fight for civil and human rights and against nuclear proliferation and global hunger to his ongoing efforts to seek peace among people in conflict. As has every U.S. president since Eisenhower, I had the privilege of his advice and personal service when I was in office. His invitation for me to deliver Notre Dame’s Commencement address early in my Presidency provided a forum to inspire a new generation with the concept of human rights. His vocal concern regarding the treatment of immigrants led me to name him chair of the Select Committee on Immigration and Refugee Policy, and his recommendations served as the basis of crucial congressional reform legislation.

Photo courtesy of University Archives Fr. Theodore M. Hesburgh chats with , 39th President of the United States, during a visit A ‘devoted,’ to the White House while Carter held office. ‘courageous’ S tudents knew he M aLLOY was ‘gREATNESS’ friend Fr. Ted Hesburgh was my immediate that before every major moment in their predecessor as President of Notre Dame, lives, before all important decisions, they my fellow Holy Cross priest and my close should simply pray, “Come Holy Spirit,” personal friend. In recent years, I and they could be confident that God’s Following up on a humanitarian fact-finding mission to had some of my undergraduate will would be done. the former Vietnam war zone with my wife Rosalynn, Fr. students read his wonderful memoir Fr. Ted Hesburgh has left a mar- Hesburgh helped spearhead relief efforts that averted mass “God, Country, Notre Dame.” We velous legacy for all of us who walk starvation among Cambodian refugees. Because of his then went together to his office in his footsteps. As our leader progressive views about the role of science and technology atop the Library and he warmly for 35 years, a role that he took in world development, I appointed him U.S. ambassador welcomed us and regaled us with on with all of his manifest in- and chairman of the U.S. delegation to the U.N. Conference stories spread out across his telligence, courage and on Science and Technology for Development, the first time amazing life of ministry and strength, may they one a priest had served in such a diplomatic role. He succeeded service. The students told me day say about us what beyond expectations in all these tasks. afterwards that they now knew we proudly say about Fr. Fr. Hesburgh has made the world a better place — for those what greatness looked like, Ted, of us whose lives he has touched directly and as an inspiration greatness combined with a “Love Thee Notre for generations to come. deep personal faith and a Dame.” decades long ethic of service. Jimmy Carter When asked what advice he Fr. Edward A. “Monk” 39th President of the United States had to pass on to the young- Malloy est members of the Notre President Emeritus Dame family, he told them University of Notre Dame Baucmpe ha ‘wI will al ays be grateful’

I had the privilege of working as the Executive Assistant He made that clear in so many ways. It was how he identi- to Fr. Hesburgh before I was appointed Executive Vice fied himself, and how he lived his life — from the simple President of the University. It was a privilege to have had the room he resided in at Corby Hall to the worldwide stage on opportunity to work so closely with this very special man. which he operated. Celebrating daily Mass and praying Of course, he was remarkable in what he accomplished the Divine Office were givens, no matter where he was. and who he knew. He was advisor to popes and presidents, Reaching out as a priest to people in need (sometimes and during my time as his executive assistant I travelled even in danger to himself) was taken for granted. He with him, met incredible people, and saw first-hand how was “Fr. Ted” to everybody who knew him, no matter he worked and how much he was respected. His pragma- how rich or poor, important or unknown that person tism combined with his vast knowledge and active mind might be. He was a wonderful role model for his broth- enabled him to come up with solutions to problems that ers in Holy Cross. seemed insurmountable. He had a unique ability to bring I will always be grateful for the years I spent working people together to discuss issues and arrive at solutions, with Fr. Hesburgh, years that helped shape my life as a people who otherwise might not even be talking to each priest and University administrator. other. He was also probably one of the most well-read per- sons I had ever met. Fr. William Beauchamp But, of all the things about Father Hesburgh that are President important, he was first and foremost a Holy Cross priest.