In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the tragic devastation it has caused on the East Coast, the University has reached out in support of those who may have been affected.
The Alumni Association communicated Tuesday evening to nearly 20,600 alumni, parents and friends in the region, offering prayers. More than 400 recipients have responded with messages of thanks, requests for specific prayer, and stories about losses.
The University issued a news release Wednesday afternoon with condolences and words of support and prayer from Father Jenkins to all affected by this massive storm, and in particular members of the Notre Dame family. The story included information on a special Mass celebrated at 5:15 Wednesday evening for victims of the hurricane and encouragement to support relief efforts by agencies such as Catholic Charities and the American Red Cross. The news release is at the following link: