Best of...

...the Gentlemen's Monthly. Yes, three years ago today, here was today's posting. Enjoy this blast from the past!

Your Sunday...

They don't make them like they used to...

...picture from Notre Dame. A view from from the nave in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart... a view that never fails to capture our attention and inspire us to raise our minds and hearts to God. 

Congratulations!

Welcome!

With housing assignments now complete, the fifty new residents of Notre Dame's oldest and most storied residence hall have been chosen. Receiving their assignments on the 7th of July, the new Steds residents will arrive in late August for Welcome Week and orientation. On rooming assignments, Fr. Ralph said, "To our newest residents, welcome, and to all returning residents, get in your rooms and shut the door!"

NEW RESIDENTS, for important information about your new home and move in, click HERE.  

Your Sunday picture...

Happy Sunday

from Notre Dame. Here's a picturesque view of campus from the north side of St. Joseph's Lake. With a pair of ducks meandering about and the setting summer sun upon the the Dome and Basilica steeple, this picture communicates that it was a beautiful Sunday at Notre Dame! Enjoy your Sunday wherever you may be!

It's official...

The happy couple with Fr. Ralph

...they're married! With Fr. Ralph witnessing and with fellow Stedsmen present, Krista Ury’ 14 of St. Mary’s and Patrick Wall ’14 of Steds were married at St. Kilian’s in Mission Viejo, California this past Friday. It was a beautiful Californian day, and it was only made more beautiful by this beaming and radiant couple… so much so one would need sunglasses! On Krista becoming a part of the Steds family, the Stedsmen said, ”Welcome to the family!” 

Best wishes and congratulations Krista and Patrick!

Here’s a picture of the Stedsmen attending in a serious photo…

…and one where they are showing their sillier side.

Happy Birthday America!

Stars and Stripes forever!

For being 241 years old, you look marvelous! Wherever you may be this 4th, from sea to shining sea, enjoy your day of family, fireworks, and freedom!

Western Steds continued...

Fr. Ralph, Tim Bossidy '11 and Andy O'Connor '11

...as Steds gathering was convened on Balboa Island. Not surprisingly, the Steds gathering had a distinctive West Coast, Californian vibe to it. Suffice it to say, it was very chill event. Yes, it was chill up until the moment the corn hole set was brought out. The chill vibe dissipated as competitive spirits came out. Still, the vibe rolled back in like the tide as dinner and drinks were had. On the evening, Andrew O'Connor '11, 6th native generation Californian and Stedsman, said, "It's always fun to reconnect with college friends, but getting together with Notre Dame friends is something special. It was a joy to host Father Ralph and fellow Stedsmen for a Saturday night BBQ. Games, good food, and great company made for an awesome night. Looking forward to doing it again next year Father Ralph!!"

I am sure Fr. Ralph is too.

154 years ago...

Fr. Corby outside Corby Hall

...on July 2nd, 1863, the future President of Notre Dame, Fr. William Corby, CSC, gave General Absolution to the Union's Irish Brigade on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. One of only three persons having a statue at the actual battlefield AND be a general, Fr. Corby has yet another statue commemorating his actions at Notre Dame. This campus statue of Fr. Corby is a copy of the one at Gettysburg. And there's your Notre Dame history lesson... a day early too!