"The University of Notre Dame is committed to fostering an environment of welcome and mutual respect that is grounded in its Catholic mission." So says Jack Swarbrick, Notre Dame's athletic director, in a new video meant to convey support for LGBT athletes at the University. According to the Chicago Tribune, the video is Notre Dame's response to the You Can Play Project, an initiative that promotes respect and support for LGBT athletes. Here is Notre Dame's short video:

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Matt Emerson's essays have appeared in a number of publications, including America, Commonweal, and the Wall Street Journal. The Catholic Press Association named his September 2012 essay "Help Their Unbelief," published in America, as the "best essay" in the category of national general interest magazine for 2012. He is the author of the book Why Faith? A Journey of Discovery (Paulist Press 2016).Articles:Fruitful Searching (Jan. 5-12, 2015)Preambles for Faith (May 13, 2013)Help Their Unbelief (Sept. 10, 2012)Posts at The Ignatian Educator