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Future of Notre Dame’s Renowned ‘Catholic Think Tank’ in Question After Leadership Shakeup

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Supporters of the McGrath Institute for Church Life are insisting that the next director continue an emphasis on ‘service to the Church’ after university administrators abruptly announced that longtime director John Cavadini’s tenure would end following this academic year.

Over the past two decades, the McGrath Institute for Church Life (MICL) has established itself as a vital “think tank” for the U.S. Catholic Church, helping dioceses across the country tackle pastoral challenges like young-adult disaffiliation and gender dysphoria with faith and creativity.

But now, benefactors, faculty and bishops who have been involved with the University of Notre Dame institute are expressing concerns about its future after administrators abruptly announced a coming change to its leadership.

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