NashVegas is...

Here in Nashville...

... calling, and I reckon he'd better answer. And answer he did! That's right, Fr. Ralph recently headed south to Music City, Nashville, for a brief, but full, visit of a city that recently has become a center and beacon for so many things from music to whiskey, whiskey to food, and whiskey to whiskey. Hosted by Dr. Mike '13 and Sam Burton '13, Fr. Ralph visited the sites as well as tasted them, seeing any and all persons he could in this briefest of sojourns. Suffice it to say, Fr. Ralph took to Nashville like a fish to water, and he vows to return for long visit. On the visit, Fr. Ralph shared, "Nashville really is NashVegas... not just because of all the lights but also because of all the live music performances ALL throughout the day. And if you don't like that, well, there's plenty of other diversions to be discovered, enjoyed, of course, revisited!" 

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... and the sign says it all!

Saturday Squirrel.

Furry Friend is watching!

Often, we see our campus friends scurrying about the quads, frolicking, begging, and more. But, if we look about- and up- we would notice that sometimes our furry friends are watching us! And that was the case when taking a walk around St. Jospeh's Lake, when after looking up, a squirrel was staring down. On being spotted, this squirrel non-verbal, "Hey there neighbor! What ya doing there?"

It's official...

Mr. & Mrs. Allegero

... they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and their ND families present, Elizabeth (Ellie) of Florida State and Notre Dame and Charles Allegero of Keenan Hall were married at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. It was a beautiful day, of course, being the day after the Summer Solstice, it was the hottest day of the year! It truly was a day not wear black but white... lucky Ellie! It was another day made by the Lord, and what a day it was! On this happy day, Fr. Ralph Haag, CSC, friends of the bride and groom, said, "The joy and happiness of this couple was apparent, and it spilled over into all present, lifting spirits, bringing smiles, and filling us all with the Spirit of God. What a gift this couple gave us... now go enjoy the south of France!"

Best wish and congratulations Ellie and Charlie!

It's official...

Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Julie Schechtiel...

... they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and the Steds family present, Julie Bottarini of Farley Hall '23 and Jack Schechtiel '23 of Steds were married at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. As it was the Summer Solstice, the couple not only enjoyed beautiful weather but also the maximize amount of sunlight. Suffice it to say, but it was a day made by the Lord Himself. On Julie joining the Steds Family, Michael Lynch '23, Steds President and groomsman, shared, "What a beautiful celebration of two amazing people! I couldn’t be happier for Jack and Julie. I hope they felt the love and support of the Steds Family as we danced the night away to welcome our newest member!"

Best wishes and congratulations Julie and Jack!

... and the Steds celebrated with the couple, and...

... so did the Steds Moms and their sons...

... and it was another happy reunion!

Your Sunday picture...

So peaceful 

... from Notre Dame. It very much feels like halcyon days at Notre Dame. With sun, agreeable temps, and quiet, campus truly feels like a little slice of heaven. Here is a view of a swan enjoying the waters of st. Joseph's Lake with late spring blooming clover with the steeple of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in the background. Enjoy, and enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

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It's official...

Mr. and Mrs. McKeon

... they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and the Steds family present, Molly Walsh of Lewis and Peter McKeon of Dillon, Steds (AR), and NDLS, were married at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. It was a beautiful day, made only more beautiful by this bride and groom. On Molly joining the Steds Family, Nate McKeon also of Dillon, Steds (AR,) and NDLS, Stedsman, disclosed, "Pete carried on the tradition of McKeon men marrying far above their station, and the Steds family is richer for it. Pete and Molly became Mr. and Mrs. McKeon in a celebration for the ages - there wasn’t a dry eye, a still foot, or an empty glass in the house."

Best wishes and congratulations to Molly and Pete!

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It's official...

Mr. and Mrs. Benedict and Caitlyn Cook

... they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and the Steds family present, Caitlyn Merrill ’21 of Catholic University and Benedict Cook ’21 of Steds were married at the Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola in Rome, Italy. Since the couple met in Rome, they wanted to make their vows there, the city where all roads lead, even hearts too! It was a beautiful day, and not only were the couple excited but also any and all persons in the Eternal City who saw this bride and groom. Indeed, the crowds cheered and applauded the couple before and after the wedding so much so that the couple actually caused a traffic jam. Everything was thoughtfully planned out, and the day was a true reflection of them and how they see their life now as one. On Caitlyn going the Steds Family, Chris Foley ’20, Stedsman and groomsman, declared, “Cait has felt like family for years, but now she’s officially in the STEDS family. She’s for the kids!”

Best wishes and congratulations to Cait and Ben!

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