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Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame

What has been reported publicly about abuse at this school, newest first. Each entry describes its legal or disciplinary status as reported and links to the original source.

1999

College staff misconduct · Accused: former residence hall rector (priest)

Years of abuse: 1980s-1990s

A university-commissioned investigation found Notre Dame should have done more to respond to complaints that a priest who served as a residence hall rector had male students undress fully to be 'weighed' in a locker room; several people said he sexually touched or assaulted them. He also worked at nearby Holy Cross College.

Status: Allegations detailed in an outside law firm report released in 2026; no criminal case reported.

Response: Notre Dame commissioned the Debevoise & Plimpton review; its president said the university was 'deeply disturbed' by the findings.

Source 1 (2026-06-01)

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