Where Is Father Theodore Hesburgh Buried

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Where is father theodore hesburgh buried. Accessed memorial page for fr theodore martin ted hesburgh 25 may 1917 26 feb 2015 find a grave memorial no. Theodore martin hesburgh was born on may 25 1917 in syracuse new york to theodore bernard hesburgh a pittsburgh plate glass warehouse manager and anne murphy hesburgh. Father theodore hesburgh c s c was president of the university of notre dame from 1952 to 1987. Hesburgh c s c president of the university of notre dame from 1952 to 1987 a priest of the congregation of holy cross and one of the nation s most influential figures in.

The library in the university of notre dame which first opened on september 16 1963 was renamed after father hesburgh in 1987. Maintained by david qualls contributor 48151467. Over the last two days many offered reflections on the unparalleled legacy of rev. Early life and education.

Theodore hesburgh died on february 26 2015 at the age of 97 at notre dame indiana united states. Hesburgh in the holy cross community cemetery at the university of notre dame. Ted s work by featuring a veritable who s who of church leaders statesmen notre dame leadership and leaders in the world of higher education. Young theodore was the second child and oldest son in a family of five children that included two boys and three girls.

Wednesday evening s march 4 2015 memorial service provided a stirring summation of the breadth and depth of fr. No one has ever lived the motto god country notre dame as fully as father theodore hesburgh did in his 97 years on earth. Joseph county indiana usa. Father theodore hesburgh csc died thursday night february 27 on the campus of the university of notre dame where he served as president for 35 years and served as notre dame s inspiration ever.

He increased the stature and size of the university and greatly influenced the areas of civil rights and higher education in the united states. Hesburgh c s c president of the university of notre dame from 1952 to 1987 a priest of the congregation of holy cross and one of the nation s most influential figures in. His father was of german ancestry.