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National abortion study finds out-of-touch labels, knowledge gaps, appetite for moral discussion
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame partnered with sociologist Tricia Bruce to produce this in-depth report. It is a must-read for anyone committed to understanding not only what Americans believe about abortion, but how they think about it.
McGrath Institute to Examine Pandemic-Related Church Life Renewal in Virtual Seminar Series
The McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame is hosting a series of virtual seminars throughout summer 2020 aimed at empowering pastoral leaders and scholars for the work of renewing the Church.
Class of Echo 17 is Announced!
The McGrath Institute’s Echo Program is delighted to welcome 31 new students who have made the commitment to serve the Church, engage in integrative formation, and work toward their Master of Arts in Theology for the next two years.