I was just getting so used to good news and then this.

The University of Notre Dame made it official today. I mean, we all knew it. They knew it. But today they made it official. Notre Dame is no longer a Catholic university.

The university named after Our Lady dropped ‘acceptance and support for Catholic mission’ from staff values.

Human Resources President Heather Christophersen said the new values were “an expression of how we seek to advance Notre Dame’s mission as a global, Catholic research university.”

They mean “global” and “research” but not Catholic in any meaningful way.

Here’s the truth: If you’re not hiring and firing for mission you don’t have a mission. Nobody’s saying ND doesn’t have a mission any longer. Of course, it does.

Try to be an administrator who comes out against DEI at Notre Dame. You’ll find out that you’ve broken the mission right quick, won’t ya?

Prior to the change, Notre Dame’s staff values were as follows:

— Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions, and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished

— Teamwork: Works cooperatively as a member of a team and is committed to the overall team objectives rather than own interests

— Integrity: Demonstrates honest and ethical behavior that displays a high moral standard. Widely trusted, respectful, and honorable.

— Leadership in Excellence: Demonstrates energy and commitment to improving results, takes initiatives often involving calculated risks while considering the common good

— Leadership in Mission: Understands, accepts, and supports the Catholic mission of the university and fosters values consistent with that mission.

As you might’ve guessed, the words “Catholic mission” didn’t make the cut in the new mission. Y’know, because Christ died on the cross so we could “Embrace opportunities with creativity and dedication.” Or something.

The sad thing is that so many young Catholics show up at Notre Dame expecting their faith to be fed. It will not be, at least by the university as a whole.