Statement from Notre Dame’s Father John Jenkins on the disaster in Japan | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Statement from Notre Dame’s Father John Jenkins on the disaster in Japan Statement from Notre Dame’s Father John Jenkins on the disaster in Japan Published: March 18, 2011 Author: Notre Dame News The massive earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan last week, and the ongoing destruction that has ensued in recent days, is a tragedy of nearly incomprehensible proportions. My prayers are with those from our University who have been directly affected, as well as with the Japanese people as a whole. At the time of the quake, two Notre Dame students were participating in our study abroad program in Nagoya. We are thankful that they are safe, and we are closely monitoring events to ensure their continued safety, as well as that of a third student who traveled to Japan for spring break. For the Notre Dame students, faculty and alumni from Japan, I extend my deepest sympathies. Their country has been devastated and lives have been lost. They and their families are in my thoughts and prayers as they cope with both the current crisis and the challenging road to recovery in the days, months and years ahead. When students return next week from Spring Break, we will have a Mass for the people of Japan, and there are initiatives planned on campus to lend additional support. More information will be forthcoming, but in the meantime, there are many organizations providing invaluable assistance, and I encourage you to consider contributing to their efforts. — Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., Notre Dame president Posted In: International Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related September 30, 2022 Nanovic Institute to welcome former President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture September 12, 2022 Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street … in different countries? For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn