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Notre Dame bishop blasts abortion-rights advocate named institute director, calls it ‘scandal to the faithful’
Bishop Rhoades opposes Ostermann's appointment as Liu Institute director due to her abortion advocacy, citing conflict with Notre Dame's Catholic mission and public backlash from community members.
- On Feb. 11, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne–South Bend, urged Notre Dame to rescind Susan Ostermann's appointment as Liu Institute director, effective July 1, and called on leaders to `rectify this situation`.
- The appointment, announced on Jan. 8, drew criticism because Ostermann has written op-eds defending abortion and consults for the Population Council, an international research organization.
- Citing Ex corde Ecclesiae, Bishop Rhoades argued Ostermann's claims about the pro-life movement conflict with Notre Dame's mission and urged prayer and correction to defend Catholic identity.
- Notre Dame defended the appointment as scholarly, citing Ostermann's expertise and reaffirming its 2010 institutional statement on sanctity of human life, while many faculty, students, alumni, and benefactors expressed shock and disappointment.
- Canonical options include formal warnings and Vatican referral, and Ex corde Ecclesiae assigns local bishops responsibility to protect Catholic identity, though practical limits may focus remedies on dialogue or Holy See referral.
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