Notre Dame Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government

We're proud of our friend Jonathan Hannah for offering this experiential learning opportunity for students, and we're thrilled to play a role in supporting the University of Notre Dame's engagement with the broader City of South Bend community. Learn more about Hannah's "Philanthropy and the Common Good" course here: https://lnkd.in/gsHZjtQr

The 2024 Recap: There is much to be grateful for. Wishing you a 2025 as joyful and fulfilling as we had at the CCCG in 2024. We'll see you in the new year!

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." -- Isaiah 7:14 Merry Christmas from your friends at the CCCG! May the joy and peace delivered to us by our Savior's birth inspire us to be Christ-like with everyone we encounter, both during the Christmas season and beyond.

Students like Haley make our work at the University of Notre Dame so rewarding. We are continuously impressed by their intellectual curiosity, their charity in conversation with one another, and their propensity to become future political leaders of our beloved country. Learn more about our Tocqueville Fellowship Program at https://lnkd.in/gZHHj2f5.

Our Phillip Muñoz just published this article in the University of Minnesota Law School's Constitutional Commentary, in which he attempts to set forth the original understanding of an establishment of religion. Read the full article below: https://lnkd.in/dj-84F4K

“For me,” DeSantis answered, “conservative leadership is about having a certain foundation that you bring to the job that you are doing,” including “a fidelity to the founding principles of this country.” DeSantis explained that such an understanding of conservative leadership, though not an end in itself, is essential to “generating good outcomes for the people you represent.” Generating such “good outcomes” is the ultimate end that a conservative leader should be oriented towards, DeSantis indicated. In Florida, the outcomes DeSantis outlined as his goals as governor are “to preserve a free society in the state that I govern and … to ensure that all of my citizens have what Abraham Lincoln called an open field and fair chance to make the most of their God-given talents.” Read current Tocqueville Fellow Luca Fanucchi's write-up of Governor DeSantis's recent visit to the University of Notre Dame here: https://lnkd.in/ep7Rqqqx

"We believe very strongly in Notre Dame's distinctive Catholic character, and that's the reason we're here. Notre Dame matters, Notre Dame is important, and for us, it's been a big part of our professional vocation to feel like, not only are we doing our own scholarship, but we are also working towards the university's broader mission.” Read more about our friend and colleague Rick Garnett, professor at Notre Dame Law School and close collaborator with the CCCG, his vocational journey, and his recent invitation to join the American Academy of Sciences and Letters. https://lnkd.in/gFmTqSNc

Nothing is more central to the work we do than student formation, and our newest alumni spotlight highlights recent grad Abraham Figueroa's experience as a Tocqueville Fellow with the CCCG. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWHMqzSZ

"Dr. Bhattacharya criticized the global adoption of strict lockdown measures, arguing that these policies had devastating, far-reaching effects, particularly on vulnerable populations in poorer countries. He highlighted reports of severe collateral damage that 'should shock the conscience and heart,' pointing to rising rates of starvation, disrupted education, and increased poverty. He detailed how, in countries like India, millions of migrant workers were forced to leave cities, often traveling on foot back to their villages with no way to make a livelihood. On the day that this lockdown was announced 'a thousand died on route' with more suffering to come.This displacement, combined with economic shutdowns, exacerbated poverty levels and reversed years of progress in reducing global poverty." Catch up on what you missed from our visit with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya here: https://lnkd.in/dxWzQ4Tb

Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the CCCG! Today we express our gratitude for the many blessings we've been given and the opportunities we have to grow in virtue.