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We Are All Notre Dame

As a Catholic research university, Notre Dame is committed to defending the dignity of every human person, to promoting a just society in which every person can flourish, and to attending particularly to the needs of the most vulnerable.

What We Believe

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Native American Initiatives

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Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

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Notre Dame Stories of Inclusion

Hispanicheritage Assets Diversity

Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

We recognize the many contributions of Notre Dame’s Hispanic and Latino community members.

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Campus celebration

Institute for Latino Studies announces Hispanic Heritage Month events

Upcoming Events

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Event

Catholic Mass in French

October 11 | Mass will be celebrated in French on Sunday, October 11, at 3 p.m. Any faculty or staff member is welcome to sing in the choir. Rehearsals are held one hour prior to the start of Mass.

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    As a Catholic university, we are committed to defending the dignity of every human person and promoting a just society where every person can flourish.