Notre Dame, Saint Mary's extend benefits to same-sex spouses

Margaret Fosmoe, Staff Writer, South Bend Tribune

Friday, October 10, 2014 7:29 AM

SOUTH BEND -- With same-sex marriage now recognized under Indiana law, the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College will extend benefits to all legally married spouses of employees, including same-sex spouses.

Notre Dame notified employees of the change via email late Wednesday.

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from decisions striking down bans on same-sex marriage in several states, including Indiana.

"This means that the law in Indiana now recognizes same-sex marriages and the University will extend benefits to all legally married spouses, including same-sex spouses," Notre Dame's email to employees stated.

"Notre Dame is a Catholic university and endorses a Catholic view of marriage. However, it will follow the relevant civil law and begin to implement this change immediately," the email read.

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