The History of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy

Father Michael Mathis, C.S.C. founded the liturgical studies program at the University of Notre Dame in 1947. Out of his summer programs in liturgical studies grew the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, established in 1970. Since its founding, the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy has sought to renew the Church through robust liturgical formation, serving as a source of education, formation, and inspiration for the men and women of faith who have dedicated their lives of Christian discipleship to building up the Church.

Through programs and resources that integrate theological insight, liturgical experience, and pastoral wisdom, the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy strives to cultivate leaders in the Church by educating and forming both lay and ordained parish and diocesan ministers, teachers, and parents for the task of liturgical evangelization.

For a complete history of Father Michael Mathis, C.S.C., please enjoy the below downloadable biographical sketch.

To learn more about the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, please visit their website.