
← For Good: Stories from Notre Dame11 dec 2025 · 33 min
Fr. Monk Malloy Reflects on His Notre Dame Journey (Ep. 39)
<p>For Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C., president emeritus of Notre Dame and longtime priest-in-residence at Sorin Hall, leadership at Our Lady’s University begins with faith, humility, and service—virtues instilled by his parents and deepened through the mentorship of his dear friend, Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C.</p><p>In this episode of <em>For Good</em>, Father Malloy reflects with gratitude and wonder on an extraordinary life of service, sharing his memories of guiding the University through triumphs and tragedies, partnering with the City of South Bend to help renew the local community, and teaching generations of Notre Dame students to be intentional and present with themselves and one another.</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 – Meet Rev. Edward “Monk” Malloy, C.S.C.</p><p>1:48 – Continuity of Holy Cross leadership</p><p>7:25 – An encounter with Fr. Ted Hesburgh</p><p>10:06 – A humble upbringing</p><p>12:35 – Life as Notre Dame’s longest-serving priest-in-residence</p><p>16:10 – How Notre Dame students have changed over time</p><p>19:20 – Reshaping Notre Dame’s relationship with South Bend</p><p>21:45 – A lifelong passion for teaching</p><p>24:07 – A global Notre Dame and lessons from travel</p><p>25:33 – Major events as president</p><p>27:35 – A mentor’s words</p><p>30:16 – A Christmas blessing for the Notre Dame family</p>