Statement from Notre Dame President Father John Jenkins on the dismissal of charges against May 2009 protesters | 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 President Father John Jenkins on the dismissal of charges against May 2009 protesters Statement from Notre Dame President Father John Jenkins on the dismissal of charges against May 2009 protesters Published: May 06, 2011 Author: Notre Dame News The following statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame, is in response to the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office dismissing charges against protesters who were arrested for trespassing on Notre Dame’s campus in May 2009: “I am sincerely pleased that the charges against those who were arrested on our campus in May 2009 have been dismissed. “From the start, everyone involved in this difficult matter has been in complete accord on the sanctity of human life, and we all remain committed to continuing our work to support life from conception to natural death. “I am grateful to St. Joseph County Prosecutor Michael Dvorak and St. Joseph County Superior Court Judge Michael Scopelitis and their staffs for their patience and professionalism in handling this matter.” Posted In: Faith Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 dCEC to Award 2023 ND Evangelium Vitae Medal to Robert P. George September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 15, 2022 In new book on global Catholicism, Provost John McGreevy explores modern history, current challenges of the Church September 15, 2022 Death penalty abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean to speak at Notre Dame September 14, 2022 Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain to deliver the 2022 Keeley Vatican Lecture 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