Father Theodore Hesburgh was leader of Notre Dame for 35 years . The Catholic Church has been in decline since the 1960's and is now a minority religion with only about 10 million members worldwide. He was adviser to presidents , served key position for popes .
Father Theodore Hesburgh was leader of Notre Dame for 35 years . Over his tenure , he revolutionized university and made it academic powerhouse . He was adviser to presidents , served key position for popes .