A memorable Notre Dame graduation
A large number of Kraemers and Jansens attended the University of Notre Dame’s graduation ceremonies this weekend for the class of 2024, which includes my youngest son, Daniel!!! A bit surreal to think that my youngest is now a college graduate! And what a weekend!
The activities started with a wonderful mass with Cardinal Pierre in the Joyce Center — I had previously never attended a mass with so many priests! Daniel even gave the invocation at one of the graduation ceremonies.
Father John Jenkins, the President of Notre Dame, gave the commencement address. He is retiring as president after serving 19 years. His speech focused on challenging the students to avoid polarization, to take the time to listen and understand the views and perspectives of others. It reminded me of my daily repetition of the words of St. Francis: “Seek to understand before you are understood.”
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