The President Isn’t Speaking at Notre Dame — And Some Domers Think That’s a Good Thing
The argument goes that Catholic colleges should decouple dialogue with civic leaders from graduation ceremonies and honorary degrees.
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‘A Scandalous Message’: St. Mary’s College Faces New Backlash Over Controversial Commencement Speaker
Mary McAleese, the former president of Ireland, advocates for the expansion of abortion access and the attempted ordination of women.
Harrison Butker Doubles Down on Commencement Speech at Catholic Gala
’It it is not people, but Jesus Christ, who I am trying to please,’ Butker, a three-time Super Bowl champion and the 2019 NFL scoring leader, said May 24.
Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Chides Catholic Leaders in Benedictine College Commencement Address
Catholic bishops should be more like St. Damien of Molokai, the three-time Super Bowl winner and outspoken Catholic said. ‘I believe that this audience and this venue is the best place to speak openly and honestly about who we are and where we all want to go, which is heaven.’
Class of ’24: Commencement Speakers Range From ‘The Chosen’ Actor to Cardinals
Catholic actor Jonathan Roumie, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong, Harrison Butker of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Father Mike Schmitz will address the Class of 2024.
Chiefs’ Kicker Harrison Butker to Give Commencement Speech at Benedictine College
Butker, who offered advice last year at his alma mater, Georgia Tech, is known not only for setting NFL records but also for being outspoken about his Catholic faith.
Pro-Life Values On Display at Catholic College Commencements
This year, many Catholic colleges in the U.S. have chosen pro-life speakers.
NFL Kicker Harrison Butker Offers Grads Some ‘Hard Truths’ About Family, Faith and Cancel Culture
‘Your life has value, and you are meant for more,’ the two-time Super Bowl champion said during his 2023 commencement speech at his alma mater, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Commencement ’22: Who Is Presiding Over Graduation Masses and Giving Addresses
A list of those encouraging the Class of 2022
Notre Dame Picks Pence for Commencement Speaker
In striking contrast to 2009, when the Catholic university invited Barack Obama to speak at commencement, the vice president was selected instead of President Trump.
