Beautiful things to know about the strong Catholic faith of the legendary football coach, including his amazing newspaper trick!
Millions are remembering the life and legacy of Lou Holtz this week, the former Notre Dame football coach and beloved Catholic who died after a brief time in hospice.
A devoted husband to his late wife Beth, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, he was 89 when died this week surrounded by his loving family.
As we reflect on his character and Catholic faith, here are some things to know about this extraordinary man who died this Lenten season:
1. Lou Holtz gave us the mother of all sports quips. When a rival chaplain argued that God doesn’t care who wins football games, the Notre Dame football coach responded: “God doesn’t care who wins tomorrow. But his Mother does.”
2. Long before he ever coached at Notre Dame, a young Lou Holtz was formed by the Sisters of Notre Dame, attending St. Aloysius Grade School in East Liverpool, Ohio. He often credited his time with the nuns for his faith formation.
As Holtz told the Register in 2012:
“The Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Aloysius Grade School
