Notre Dame Now

Join Sophie and Merian as they casually recap a whirlwind fall at Notre Dame — from Homecoming and spirited dances to a reflective retreat, Halloween costumes, and close football games. They also discuss college tours, open house ambassador duties, upcoming breaks, and personal moments about faith, friendships, and plans for the season.

Hosts Merian and Sophie kick off the new season with guest Mr. Cardoza, Notre Dame's Principal, discussing his summer, the transition into leadership, and the school’s new theme for the 2025-2026 school year "Rooted to Rise." They highlight the importance of faith, community, authenticity, and long-term planning for students. The episode also celebrates the football team's emotional win, student i...

In this episode of Notre Dame Now, join us as we sit down with Bishop Rojas of the Diocese of San Bernardino for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation. Listen as Bishop Rojas shares his heartfelt journey to the priesthood, beginning at the young age of 13, and his experiences navigating leadership during the challenging times of the pandemic. Discover how Bishop Rojas discovered his calling...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Notre Dame Now! Join us as we sit down with Mrs. Hernandez, our dynamic ASB coordinator, and delve into the vibrant world of student activities at Notre Dame. From orchestrating community service projects to planning the eagerly anticipated cornhole tournament on March 29, Mrs. Hernandez shares her insights and experiences. Discover how our ASB students are m...

Join the Notre Dame Now podcast with hosts Lubianca and Nico, as they dive into diverse discussions with sophomores Luke Webster and Sydney Cramer. This episode covers topics from sibling dynamics at Notre Dame and reflections on Ash Wednesday and fasting practices.  The episode highlights their involvement in various school activities like mock trial, swimming, and choir. Hear about the ins and o...

Join us in this engaging episode of "Notre Dame Now" as we sit down with two vibrant juniors, Michaela Rodriguez and Matthew Filippelli, to explore their journey at Notre Dame High School. Michaela, deeply involved in ASB, theater, choir, and softball, shares how her freshman year theatrical experiences helped her grow and build lasting connections. Meanwhile, Matthew reflects on memorable moments...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Notre Dame Now! This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Father Luke from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. Join us as he shares his experiences during his visit to our school, where he hosted the mini XLT and family XLT, and engaged with students in classroom discussions about hope, faith, and relationships with God. His powerful insights into c...

Welcome back to Notre Dame Now! In this exciting episode, we dive into the lives of two vibrant seniors, Cali Gonzalez and Gian De La Cruz, as they share their unique experiences at Notre Dame. Join us as they discuss their involvement in sports like basketball and water polo, their challenging AP classes, and their college aspirations. We explore the dynamic Notre Dame campus life, their takes on...

Mr. Avila sits down to talk about Notre Dame's faith formation opportunities on campus and ways in which students can get more engaged in their spiritual journey. 

Our new Athletic Director, Coach Carlton, is in the studio chopping it up about his home state of Colorado, his first week of ND and the future of Athletics.

Notre Dame's new President Dr. Barrows stops in to talk the Holy War rivalry, his experience in Catholic education, his goals for ND along with some of his go to hobbies. Hosted by: Lubianca Gaitan and Nico Kendall (Class of 2025)

Welcome back Titans! In this episode Lubianca and Nico check-in with one of newest faces on campus, Principal Cardoza.  Principal Cardoza talks about his faith journey, movies and his excitement to be a part of the ND community.

Notre Dame is lucky to have an array of musical talent on campus. This episode we check-in with the Sugar Bombs, Fluminis and Kennedy May as they reflect on their creative process and influences.  Let's go behind the music.   Hosted by: Lubianca Gaitan and Nico Kendall

Sports roundup with Boy's Basketball Coach Morris, Senior Pablo Puma, Baseball with Junior Brandon Sanchez, Team Manager Anthony Elias and Mock Trial feauturing Seniors Frances Cramer and Ashley DeGennaro. Hosted by: Lubianca Gaitan and Nico Kendall