2026年2月, 圣母院聘用了支持堕胎权的教授Susan Ostermann, 激起了主教和学生对此事对学校天主教特性的影响的强烈反对。 In Feb 2026, Notre Dame’s hiring of pro-abortion rights professor Susan Ostermann sparked backlash from bishops and students over its impact on the school’s Catholic identity.

2026年2月,天主教主教Kevin C. Rhoades谴责圣母大学任命支持堕胎权利的教授Susan Ostermann领导刘亚洲研究学院,称这威胁到该大学的天主教特性。 In February 2026, Catholic Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades condemned the University of Notre Dame’s appointment of pro-abortion rights professor Susan Ostermann to lead the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, calling it a threat to the university’s Catholic identity. 他引述了她对反生命教义的公开批评,声称这些教义与种族主义和厌恶女性现象有关,以及她与人口理事会的合作。 He cited her public criticism of pro-life teachings, claims linking them to racism and misogyny, and her work with the Population Council. 其他主教也加入了批评意见,敦促圣母院在2026年7月开业日期之前推翻这一决定。 Other bishops joined the criticism, urging Notre Dame to reverse the decision before her July 2026 start date. 这场争议引发了辞职、学生反对、关于学术自由与宗教使命在天主教机构的辩论。 The controversy has sparked resignations, student opposition, and debate over academic freedom versus religious mission at a Catholic institution.